Hartselle FFA greenhouse sale returns April 14

Gardeners, it’s time to get excited. The annual Hartselle FFA greenhouse sale is back, and this year’s selection is bigger and better than ever. The sale officially opens to the public on April 14, offering a variety of healthy vegetables and flower plants just in time for spring planting. 

FFA students have worked hard to cultivate a diverse range of plants that will be garden-ready by mid-April, ensuring that customers can get a strong start on their home gardens. The sale not only provides high-quality plants but also supports the Hartselle High School FFA program, giving students invaluable hands-on experience in agriculture and business.  

The greenhouse sale features a wide array of beautiful flowers and vegetable plants. For flowers, customers can choose from multiple varieties of calibrachoa, petunias, impatiens, geraniums, vinca, marigold, begonias, coleus, gerbera daisy, salvia, lantana and ipomoea. There are also hanging baskets available with Boston and Kimberly ferns. 

For vegetable plants, you’ll find a selection of heirloom and popular varieties of tomatoes such as Cherokee Purple, Brandywine Pink, Rutgers, Roma, Red Cherry, Marglobe and Beefsteak. Also on offer are cucumbers, squash, zucchini, and several varieties of peppers including Mad Hatter, Jalapeno, Red Cheyenne, California Bell and Sweet Banana. 

“We hope to see as many people as possible come out to our greenhouse sale,” FFA advisor Austyn Randolph said. “This is one of my favorite times of the year, as well as one of the more exciting times for our students. The support from our community means so much to us. Every purchase made directly supports the agriscience department and provides funds for projects and activities that our students engage in year-round.”  

 A variety of plants will be available for purchase. Flowers and ornamental plants are priced at $39 for a tray of 18 plants, $3 for an individual plant, $5 for a 6-inch pot and $14 for a hanging basket. Vegetable plants are available for $30 per tray of 18 plants or $2 for each individual plant. Additionally, ferns such as Kimberly and Boston ferns are priced at $15 each.