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Group 013

Growing of plants for propagation

This category includes activities of growing plants specifically for propagation, i.e., for the production of seeds, seedlings, bulbs, tubers, or cuttings. Essentially, entrepreneurs operating here do not grow plants for direct consumption, but for use as planting material in other crops or for landscaping. It is an essential niche in the agricultural chain, ensuring the genetic and qualitative basis for future productions.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Growing of plants for obtaining seeds and planting material Growing of ornamental shrubs Growing of ornamental trees Growing of seedlings and cuttings Growing of plants for bulbs
  • ✅ tubers and rhizomes Growing of rolled turf Growing of plants for grafting Establishment and maintenance of nurseries

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Silviculture and other forestry activities (see division 02) Harvesting of wild forest products (mushrooms
  • ❌ berries
  • ❌ etc.) - see 0230 Animal propagation (livestock farming)

Subordinate Structure

0130 Cultivation of plants for propagation
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Growing of plants for propagation, corresponding to CAEN division 013, represents a fundamental link in Romanian agriculture, often underestimated in general economic discourse. This activity does not target direct food production but provides the biological material necessary for the entire agricultural chain, from field crops to orchards and ornamental plantations. In Romania, the sector is based on a long tradition in the selection and multiplication of local varieties, as well as on the import of planting material from Western Europe to meet domestic demand. The macroeconomic importance of this field lies in its capacity to influence the productivity and resilience of national agriculture. By producing certified seeds, vigorous seedlings, and disease-free planting material, nurseries directly contribute to increasing yields and adapting crops to climate change. At the same time, the propagation of ornamental plants feeds a growing market for landscaping, both in public and private spaces, generating jobs and income in rural areas. Recent developments in this niche show a trend towards increased professionalization and stricter certification, imposed by European standards and traceability requirements. Entrepreneurs in the field face significant challenges, such as bureaucracy for authorizing planting material, competition from imports, and demand fluctuations. Investments in irrigation systems, greenhouses, and thermotherapy technologies are essential to maintain the quality and biological safety of production. However, the sector's potential remains high, especially in the context of EU incentives for establishing nurseries and conserving plant genetic resources.