Market Stall Checklist

Plants & Nursery

Use this checklist to plan your market stall. Tick off items as you acquire them, and use the notes space to record your own questions, suppliers, and costs.

Itinerant Traders

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Prepared by:

Date:

13 June 2026

🛒What you will sellTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Indoor plants

Header product — groups varieties.

Pothos

Monstera

Peace lily

Snake plant

String of pearls

Fiddle leaf fig

Outdoor plants

Header product — groups varieties.

Lavender

Rosemary

Native plants (grevillea, banksia)

Propagation of some native varieties may require permits — check Plant Variety Rights.

Herbs

Header product — groups varieties.

Basil

Mint

Parsley

Chives

Thyme

Sage

Oregano

Seedlings

Header product — groups varieties.

Tomato seedlings

Capsicum seedlings

Cucumber seedlings

Lettuce seedlings

Pumpkin seedlings

Succulents and cacti

Header product — groups varieties.

Succulents (mixed varieties)

Cacti (mixed varieties)

Succulent arrangements

Dried flowers and botanicals

Remove if not applicable.

Cut flowers (seasonal)

Remove if not applicable.

My notes:

🧺What you will need to buyTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Potting mix (premium)

Seed raising mix

Seeds (various)

Seedling trays and pots

Perlite / vermiculite

Slow release fertiliser

Propagation mix

Cuttings (propagated from stock plants)

From own stock — check plant variety rights before propagating.

Bulbs and tubers (bought wholesale)

Seasonal.

Grow pots (plastic)

For selling plants.

Terracotta pots

For display and selling.

Plant labels and stakes

My notes:

⚙️Equipment you will needTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Propagation trays and heat mats

Watering cans and hoses

Pruning shears and secateurs

Potting bench

Vehicle / trailer

For transporting plants — significant logistical consideration. Plants require careful loading and securing.

Trestle tables

Tiered plant display stands

Essential for maximising display space.

Gazebo/marquee

Cash float/till

My notes:

🚚Your trading setupTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall setup / nursery stall

My notes:

📦Packaging and servingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Plant sleeves / wrapping paper

Carry bags (sturdy)

Plants are heavy — use strong bags.

Plant care instruction cards

Buyers appreciate knowing how to care for their plant.

Branded stickers / labels

Twist ties and plant ties

My notes:

📋Compliance requirementsTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Australian Consumer Law compliance

Plants must be accurately described — correct species name and care requirements.

Biosecurity compliance

Plants and soil must not carry declared pests or diseases. Soil movement restrictions apply in some states — check with your state agriculture department before transporting soil.

Plant variety rights compliance

Some plant varieties are protected under Plant Breeder's Rights — must have licence to propagate and sell. Check before propagating named varieties.

Public Liability Insurance

My notes:

💳Costs of tradingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

Plants require careful transport — factor in vehicle size, fuel, and travel time.

My notes:

Free business guides for Australian market traders — itineranttraders.com.au

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Market Stall Checklist

Plants & Nursery

Use this checklist to plan your market stall. Tick off items as you acquire them, and use the notes space to record your own questions, suppliers, and costs.

Itinerant Traders

itineranttraders.com.au

Prepared by:

Date:

13 June 2026

🛒What you will sellTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Indoor plants

Header product — groups varieties.

Pothos

Monstera

Peace lily

Snake plant

String of pearls

Fiddle leaf fig

Outdoor plants

Header product — groups varieties.

Lavender

Rosemary

Native plants (grevillea, banksia)

Propagation of some native varieties may require permits — check Plant Variety Rights.

Herbs

Header product — groups varieties.

Basil

Mint

Parsley

Chives

Thyme

Sage

Oregano

Seedlings

Header product — groups varieties.

Tomato seedlings

Capsicum seedlings

Cucumber seedlings

Lettuce seedlings

Pumpkin seedlings

Succulents and cacti

Header product — groups varieties.

Succulents (mixed varieties)

Cacti (mixed varieties)

Succulent arrangements

Dried flowers and botanicals

Remove if not applicable.

Cut flowers (seasonal)

Remove if not applicable.

My notes:

🧺What you will need to buyTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Potting mix (premium)

Seed raising mix

Seeds (various)

Seedling trays and pots

Perlite / vermiculite

Slow release fertiliser

Propagation mix

Cuttings (propagated from stock plants)

From own stock — check plant variety rights before propagating.

Bulbs and tubers (bought wholesale)

Seasonal.

Grow pots (plastic)

For selling plants.

Terracotta pots

For display and selling.

Plant labels and stakes

My notes:

⚙️Equipment you will needTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Propagation trays and heat mats

Watering cans and hoses

Pruning shears and secateurs

Potting bench

Vehicle / trailer

For transporting plants — significant logistical consideration. Plants require careful loading and securing.

Trestle tables

Tiered plant display stands

Essential for maximising display space.

Gazebo/marquee

Cash float/till

My notes:

🚚Your trading setupTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall setup / nursery stall

My notes:

📦Packaging and servingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Plant sleeves / wrapping paper

Carry bags (sturdy)

Plants are heavy — use strong bags.

Plant care instruction cards

Buyers appreciate knowing how to care for their plant.

Branded stickers / labels

Twist ties and plant ties

My notes:

📋Compliance requirementsTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Australian Consumer Law compliance

Plants must be accurately described — correct species name and care requirements.

Biosecurity compliance

Plants and soil must not carry declared pests or diseases. Soil movement restrictions apply in some states — check with your state agriculture department before transporting soil.

Plant variety rights compliance

Some plant varieties are protected under Plant Breeder's Rights — must have licence to propagate and sell. Check before propagating named varieties.

Public Liability Insurance

My notes:

💳Costs of tradingTick each item as you research, acquire, or complete it.

Market stall fee

Fuel — travel

Plants require careful transport — factor in vehicle size, fuel, and travel time.

My notes:

Free business guides for Australian market traders — itineranttraders.com.au