South Florida Nursery & Real Estate

Description:

This nursery is a wholesale grower and distributor of Bromeliads and Orchids; all produced under the strictest quality standards. The end product provides brilliant, long-lasting color to interiorscapers, mass marketers,
wholesalers, garden centers and brokers in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. The nursery has been in business for 28 years, and has developed a reputation for growing exceptional plants.
The practice of using only the highest quality materials for production, with plants grown in a controlled environment, results in a finished product that's stronger and longer-lived from the beginning. The nursery has
an extensive list of repeat customers that have the confidence to purchase their products, sight unseen, knowing that the nursery produces consistent quality products. The ownership has a passion for not only plants, but for nature and the environment. They are consistently looking for ways to minimize their carbon footprint. They are one of the first nurseries in South Florida to substantially invest in solar power and to supplement common fertilizer use with organic fertilizers. In addition, the practice of compost recycling is standard operating procedure, as is the use of a reverse osmosis water system at this nursery. With the owner planning to retire, the next owner will be taking
possession of a very profitable, exceptionally staffed operation, with a long history of doing the right things to help the environment.




The entire property measures approximately 15 acres. The improvements are the following:


Shade Houses: There are 6 shade houses built with the support poles closer together than average and with 2 levels of roof material. This adds strength to the overall structure and better control of the internal temperature of the shade house. The crops are grown in wire tables to keep plants stable, provides good air circulation and keeps the soil well-drained. All the shade houses are irrigated.
Greenhouses: There are 3 greenhouses with steel columns and ridged sides. The buildings are fully irrigated with computerized controls and have fans and foggers to help manage temperature and humidity. The houses are set up with stationary wire benches or rolling benches that can be moved to maximize the growing area and minimize the labor needed to move the crops in and out of the houses. Rolling benches better utilize interior production areas, thus eliminating production space lost to the need for having multiple walkways. The 4th and newest greenhouse has a dutch- built moving container system that even further utilize the growing area and minimize the labor needed to move the crop.
Pack and Shipping: The packing and shipping area has a concrete floor and is set up with a large staging queue so that plants can be transported in from the growing area and shipped to market. There is a spacious shipping office as well.
Offices: There are 2 office buildings. One is a double shipping container, renovated inside to provide an owner's office and conference room, fitted with its own HVAC, wired for internet. The other is a spacious manufactured building with a reception area, central meeting space and four private offices. Both buildings are extremely sturdy, were refitted with impact windows and will hold up better to storms and general wear and tear.
Restroom Facility: A new building was recently constructed with spacious his and her restrooms.
Reverse Osmosis: The property has 2 reverse osmosis systems with storage tanks, filters, wells, and pumps. The water is taken from the wells pumped through the filters to purify and store in the metal tanks. This treatment takes out the minerals and impurities and is healthier for the plants than ordinary well water. The 2 systems can process 90,000 gallons per day.
Solar Farm: The property has a large 84KW solar system that produces electricity with solar voltaic panels. As a result, the owner was able to reduce the nursery's electrical consumption by over 570%. The initial cost of the system was $240,000 and has life expectancy of 20 to 25 years.
Business Overview: Sales have consistently increased over the last few years. The type of plants being grown and sold are in high demand, and have minimal competition from other nurseries. The employees have been at the facility an average of 10 years. The gross sales were in excess of $4  million dollars in 2022. To ensure a smooth, successful transition, and in turn, ensuring long-term success, the owner is willing to help train and consult as needed.