Local cut flowers are hot stuff these days as farmers and small-scale growers cash in on the popularity of fresh bouquets, and home gardeners continue a trend that caught on during COVID-19 cocooning.

Cut flowers are a rapidly expanding crop in Tennessee, driven by growing consumer interest in locally grown products and by farms diversifying to manage risk and efficiently utilizing limited acreage.

Tariffs on imported flowers remain high, potentially increasing Mother's Day bouquet prices. Up to 80% of cut flowers sold in the U.S. are imported, primarily from Canada, Mexico, and other countries.