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Slow-Season Funding for Nurseries and Garden Centers

Heat the greenhouse, keep growers on payroll and lock in spring orders while sales are quiet. Funding sized to your deposits.

Bridge the Off-Season

Off-Season Funding

Reach spring with full benches and a full crew

Winter and late summer can squeeze even well-run garden centers. We help established nurseries cover fixed costs and pre-orders through the lull, with clear repayment terms in every offer.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Funding that understands seasonal sales

Fast and low on paperwork

Five minutes to apply plus about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered with a soft pull to start. We look hard at your deposit history across seasons.

No hidden surprises

The full repayment amount appears in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment you can see ahead

The repayment schedule is in the offer up front, so you can plan it around slow and busy weeks.

Need capital this week?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

The quiet months are expensive

After the last fall mums and holiday greens sell, foot traffic at most garden centers drops off. The bills do not. Greenhouses need heat. Year-round staff still need pay. Rent, insurance and utilities keep coming, and the biggest spring pre-orders from growers often need deposits right in the middle of winter.

Many nurseries also feel a second lull in the hottest part of summer, when planting slows and customers wait for fall. Slow-season funding for nurseries and garden centers smooths both dips so you reach the next busy stretch with stocked benches and a full crew.

What off-season funding typically covers

How seasonal deposits are viewed

Uneven deposits are normal for this trade. We review about three months of business bank statements and look at them in context, along with existing obligations. A December with half the sales of May is not surprising to us. What helps is a consistent record of deposits flowing into a business account over time.

If the off-season is a yearly pattern, a business line of credit can be set up once and drawn on each winter. Revenue-based financing is another option some owners choose because repayment follows sales.

The basics

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The 5-minute application starts with a soft credit pull; no tax returns required. FICO 500+ considered, and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Every offer shows the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you accept. Take a close look at how payments line up with the slow weeks still ahead, not just the busy ones you expect.

Plan the off-season like you plan spring

Owners who come through winter in good shape usually budget it on purpose. List fixed monthly costs, mark when grower deposits are due, and set a target for what the business needs on hand by late February. Our nursery cash flow guide has a simple worksheet approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

My sales drop sharply in winter. Can I still apply?

Yes. Seasonal swings are expected for nurseries and garden centers, and we review recent statements in context.

Can I use the funds for spring pre-order deposits?

Yes. Locking in plant and hardgoods orders during the slow months is one of the most common uses.

Do you need tax returns or a business plan?

No tax returns are required. We review about three months of business bank statements to start.

How much funding is available?

We provide $25,000 to $5,000,000, based mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

What credit score do I need?

FICO 500+ is considered, and we start with a soft credit pull.

Should I apply in winter or before it starts?

Applying in the fall, while recent statements still show strong summer and autumn deposits, gives you more room to plan. That said, you can apply whenever the need comes up.

Greenhouse heat $28,000.00
Spring pre-orders $65,000.00
Winter payroll $40,000.00
Off-season repairs $25,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Small moves during the busy season make the slow season easier to fund.

  • Set aside part of spring deposits for winter
  • Keep business and personal accounts separate
  • Budget fixed winter costs month by month
  • Note grower pre-order deadlines early

Off-season funding with us versus a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Seasonal dips
Reviewed in context
Often a red flag
Application
About 5 minutes
Long underwriting
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours
Weeks or longer

Get through the quiet months ready to grow

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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