| Estimated Cost |
$5 to $7 per square foot of greenhouse |
| Market Outlets |
Retail florists, grocery stores, retail garden centers, mass merchandisers |
| Market Potential |
Good |
| Profit Potential |
$0 to $20 per square foot per year (gross) |
| Adapted Areas |
All, best near urban areas or other major markets |
| Labor Requirements |
Moderate to high, depending on mechanization level. Generally one to three employees per 10,000 square feet. |
| Equipment Requirements |
Greenhouse facility |
| Soil Requirements |
None |
| Water Requirements |
Large volume of high quality irrigation water. |
| Minimum Size |
15,000 square feet |
| Risk Factor |
Moderate |
| Other Limiting Factors |
Production of flowering plants (i.e., chrysanthemums, kalanchoes, etc.) requires intensive management and technical skills. markets can be limited for low volume producers. |
| Comments |
Most flowering plant production is associated with holidays. Although year-round scheduling is possible, summer months can be slow. |
