Manatee Farms – Wholesale Grower of Quality Plants
1892
The Seed Sprouted
Manatee Lemon Co. is founded
1911
Expansion
The company is re-named the Manatee Fruit Co., and the trees are grafted to grow oranges and grapefruit. The company also starts growing and shipping vegetables.
1936
Further Growth
The company begins growing cut flowers, with the gladiolus quickly becoming its signature crop.
1974
Potted Plants
The company begins growing and selling potted plants.
1990's
Meeting Customer Demands
The company shifts to direct importing and distributing cut flowers while continuing to grow its own locally.
April 1st, 2018
It's all in a Name
The company changes its name to Manatee Farms.