Nursery Supervisor

Nurseries supervisors oversee the propagation and growth of a wide variety of horticulture plants in both production horticulture and amenity horticulture environments. The work can involve the cultivation of trees, shrubs, and ornamental and flowering plants and includes a range of activities.

In the Sunraysia region, Jason Bowes supervises a 20-acre fruit tree nursery at Victorian Citrus Farms in Red Cliffs, Victoria.

Jason is dedicated to producing up to 300,000 commercial citrus, mango and avocadoes trees to the highest standard and health status, in a suite of protected cropping environments including hot houses and shade house layouts.

Initially focusing on producing trees for the retail market for Bunnings and other retail nurseries, Jason has helped Victorian Citrus Farms expand to double its size.  Today, the trees are sold commercially to horticulture growers who plant them in their field to produce fruit for local and international consumers.

Jason manages the whole nursery which employees eight permanent staff and 15 casual workers. His main duties see him monitoring and looking after the seedlings and trees, ensuring they have enough water and nutrients among other things.