| Estimated Cost |
Low end cost $7- $10, High end $20 – $25 per square foot of greenhouse |
| Market Outlets |
Retail Stores, Food Services, Resturants |
| Market Potential |
Limited to Poor |
| Yield Potential |
1 to 25 lbs/sq ft |
| Profit Potential |
$0 to $20 per square foot per year. |
| Adapted Areas |
All, best near urban areas |
| Labor Requirements |
Moderate to high depending on mechanization level. One to three employees per 10,000 square feet |
| Equipment Requirements |
Greenhouse facilities with evaporative cooling system, heaters. |
| Soil Requirements |
None |
| Water Requirements |
Large volume of high quality irrigation water |
| Minimum Size |
15,000 square feet for single family income |
| Risk Factor |
High |
| Other Limiting Factors |
Profitable market, temperature in summer, very technical and demanding of time. |
| Comments |
Seasonal (fall, winter and spring) but requires intensive management. |
