What is Greenhouse?
A Greenhouse is a framed structure covered with a transparent material and large enough to grow crops under partial or fully controlled environmental conditions to get optimum growth and productivity.
Greenhouse Technology is the technique of providing favorable environment condition to the plants.
Of all agricultural production activities, the greenhouse industry is worldwide the fastest growing sector. The greenhouse is goldmines that offer the most profitable business opportunities.
The use of the greenhouse is mainly for the production of seasonal and non- seasonal crops, for the production of high-quality flower, vegetable and the preparation of nursery prepared by tissue culture.
Guide for organic vegetable farming income, and project report
Organic Farming is highly beneficial to farmers as the vegetables produced have high nutritional quality with sufficient quantity. This farming system encourages the biological cycle by using microorganisms, soil flora, and fauna, plants, and animals. It helps to retain the fertility of the soil for longer durations. Organic Vegetable farming is somewhat challenging as it is a risky method for beginners.
Organic Vegetable Farming in India.
Advantages of Greenhouse:
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The yield may be 10-12 times higher than that of outdoor cultivation depending upon the type of greenhouse, type of crop, environmental control facilities.
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Reliability of crop increases under greenhouse cultivation.
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ideally suited for vegetables and flower crops.
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Year-round production of floricultural crops.
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Off-season production of vegetable and fruit crops.
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Disease-free and genetically superior transplants can be produced continuously.
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Efficient utilization of chemicals, pesticides to control pest and diseases.
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Water requirement of crops very limited and easy to control
Main Components involve in Greenhouse Construction.
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Procuring land needed. (Selecting a site location is very important, choosing a site near by local market is a good idea)
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Setting up or constructing the greenhouse (includes material).
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Procuring planting material.
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Procuring fertilization system.
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Procuring grading and packing area.
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Procuring refrigerated van.
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Procuring office equipment.
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Procuring Import of technology.
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Labour charges for setting up all above components.
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Hiring technical manpower.
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Procuring Pesticides, Fertilizers and preservatives.
Which Crop Suitable for Greenhouse Farming
To start Greenhouse farming required high investment hence though the crop is having high commercial value & sustainable market demand this crop cultivated in the Greenhouse.
Floriculture crop like all cut flower & vegetable is mostly grown in the greenhouse.
What are the most profitable crops to grow in a greenhouse?
The profitability of greenhouse crop depends upon the various factors such as market, climatic condition, labour, raw material availability
List of Most Popular Floriculture and vegetable growing crop in a Greenhouse.
| Floriculture | Vegetable & Fruit |
|---|---|
| Gerbera | Colour Capsicum |
| Dutch Rose | cucumber |
| Carnations | tomato |
| Anthurium | exotic vegetable |
| Lily | Strawberry |
| Orchids | |
| Gypsophila | |
| Limonium | |
| Alstroemeria |