CajuninKy said:I have a small garden and grow in raised beds. Our local farmers market is young and I am venturing into it as a vendor this season. I will be concentrating my efforts on specialty veggies that are not typically sold at the market, ie long beans, scallop squash, white cucumbers, ect. Nothing too exotic, just trying to fill a niche and get a bit of attention. People in our area are not known to be very adventurous is their eating habits so I was hoping some of you experienced vendors might have a few tips for me. I will be giving away recipe cards with purchases. I appreciate your help with this. I want to be successful.
Terrific idea of specializing on a few vegetables, and great idea on handing out recipe cards.
I have been vending my adenium plants at our local weekend flea market for only about 3 months, and found a method that works very well for me. Granted these are live plants, but marketing of anything carries the same application of concepts: well displayed items, courteous demeanor from vendor, and so forth.
On the aspect of being a potential customer as I sometimes am, I get uncomfortable when the vendor greets me and seems like a hungry raptor ready to pounce. As a vendor, I have realized that instead of watching people go by (after awhile this gets boring), and focusing my attention on "maybe" potential customers, that I could be doing something constructive.
And so...I also bring those adeniums that need to be lifted and feeder roots spruced up. I have my bonsai tools on the table where I am working on my adenium plant. This attracts and becomes a learning experience for the customer, and most times result in sales.
Hope this helps.
