Assistant Greenhouse Grower

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Greenhouse Grower to oversee all aspects of plant production for our retail garden center. The assistant grower with the Head Grower is responsible for planning, growing, and delivering high-quality annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, patio containers, herbs, and greenhouse vegetables for seasonal retail sales.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong horticultural expertise, crop scheduling experience, greenhouse climate management skills, and the ability to lead a production team in a fast-paced retail environment. The assistant Grower will play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive exceptional plants while maintaining efficient and profitable growing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Crop Production & Quality Management

• Develop and execute annual production plans for:
• • Bedding plants and annual flowers
  • Hanging baskets and mixed containers
  • Perennials
  • Herbs
  • Greenhouse vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and specialty crops
• Monitor all stages of crop production from propagation through retail sale.
• Schedule seeding, sticking, transplanting, pinching, spacing, and finishing to meet retail sales targets.
• Maintain exceptional plant quality standards.
• Manage crop timing to ensure peak appearance during sales periods.

Greenhouse Environmental Management

• Monitor and control greenhouse climate systems including:
• • Heating

Integrated Pest & Disease Management

• Implement and maintain an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
• Scout crops regularly for insects, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment strategies using biological, cultural, and chemical controls when necessary.
• Maintain pesticide application records and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Greenhouse Vegetable Production

• Oversee greenhouse vegetable growing programs from planting through harvest.
• Manage crop nutrition, pruning, trellising, pollination, and harvest schedules.
• Monitor production yields and quality standards.
• Introduce new vegetable varieties and specialty crops based on market demand.

Staff Leadership

• Lead and supervise greenhouse production staff.
• Train employees on propagation techniques, plant care, pest management, and safe equipment use.
• Schedule daily and seasonal labor requirements.
• Promote a positive, productive, and safety-focused work environment.

Inventory & Production Planning

• Forecast crop needs based on historical sales and market trends.
• Maintain accurate inventory and crop records.
• Coordinate ordering of plugs, liners, seeds, containers, fertilizers, and greenhouse supplies.
• Minimize crop losses through effective production planning and monitoring.

Retail Support

• Collaborate with retail staff to ensure fresh, sale-ready product availability.
• Assist with merchandising recommendations and inventory turnover.
• Provide plant expertise and customer education when needed.