How do I show a buyer my nursery’s growing blocks and plant ages?
Give the buyer a map of the nursery with each growing block numbered, then a stock list that shows species, variety, size and planting year for every block. Add notes on condition and expected sale timing, so the buyer can walk the rows with your list in hand and check what you say.
A map does most of the work. Mark each block, its approximate size and the crop in it, then tie every block to a line in your stock list. Where plants were moved, divided or replanted, note it. If you keep records of when cuttings went in and when stock was potted up, share those. They let the buyer see how the nursery refills its pipeline.
Be straight about what is sellable and what is not. Separate stock that is ready, stock that needs another season, and stock you would remove. Buyers will count and inspect, so a list that matches the rows earns trust and a list that does not costs it. Note any plants that are held for a specific customer.
Finish with the people side. Say who looks after each block, which crops need special skill, and what you would hand over in person. A walk-through visit, scheduled when the weather is good, helps the buyer see what the paperwork describes. Update the list shortly before the buyer visits, so the counts reflect what is in the rows that week. A fresh list avoids arguments later about what was actually included.
Key takeaways
- Tie every numbered block on the map to a line in the stock list.
- Separate ready stock, next-season stock and stock you would remove.
- Schedule a walk-through so the buyer can check the list against the rows.
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Sources
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- 01Business Development Bank of CanadaGovernment7 steps to increase your business’ value—before you sell it
- 02Business Development Bank of CanadaGovernmentWhat is inventory
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