This document discusses growing flowers as an open field crop as an alternative to traditional agriculture. Some key points discussed include:
- Growing wax flowers is presented as an example crop that has advantages like low water needs, minimal fertilizer and labor requirements, and not needing specialized equipment.
- Details are provided on field preparation including bed dimensions, spacing between plants and beds, and drip irrigation system.
- A 5-year cash flow projection is given showing the initial investment being recouped within 2 years and continuing positive cash flow each year after.
- A monthly breakdown of investments and costs for the first year and projected income from harvests starting in the second year is also provided.