Story: Commercial Seedling Production at Benara
Episode: 3
Presenter: Nigel Ruck
Air Date: 16th March 2024

Nigel visits Benara Nurseries, one of Perth’s leaders in horticultural plant production, and shows us around.

• The nursery industry plays a vital role in producing billions of plants annually for gardens, commercial projects, national parks, and food production.
• Today, Nigel explores Benara Nurseries, a renowned horticultural plant production leader founded in 1963, spanning 520 acres with over 300 acres in full production, and over 350 dedicated staff.
• Benara Nurseries is a family-owned business, specializing in high-quality wholesale plants and emphasizing customer service and professional product support.
• With over 50 years of experience, Benara grows an extensive range of plants, including seedlings, ornamental, native shrubs, and advanced trees, making it a leading supplier for garden retailers and the landscape industry nationwide.
• Benara Nurseries, with its dedication to high standards and the latest innovations in plant growth, has become a trusted destination for plant supply across Australia.
• The seedling nursery at Benara is considered one of the most modern and automated in Australia, producing millions of seedlings annually for retailers, landscapers, and commercial gardeners.
• The company's commitment to quality is evident in its extensive production nursery, where daily hand-picking and stringent quality control ensure consistently high standards.