Hydroponic / Greenhouse Crops
The primary crops grown in greenhouses include: pepper, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, herbs, and strawberry. The industry in Florida has changed from primarily either tomato or cucumber in the early 1990s to the diversity of today. A variety of structure types are used, as well. Structures include both fan and pad or naturally ventilated systems. Both are successfully used in the state depending on cropping intentions. More...
- Florida Greenhouse Production Handbook
Considerations for financial issues, construction, crops, production, pest management, and marketing. - Greenhouse Crops
Cucumbers, muskmelons, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, and alternative crops. - Greenhouse Design
Cost estimates, structure design, plans, and construction. - Greenhouse Manufacturers & Suppliers
Lists of nationwide manufacturers and suppliers. - Hydroponic Production
Design suggestions, greenhouse management, nutrients, and crop varieties. - Marketing, Economics & Risk Management
Direct marketing, market management, production risk management, and farmers' markets. - Seed Sources
A list of nationwide seed sources. - UF/IFAS NFREC Suwannee Valley Reports
Full list of hydroponic trials reports conducted at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Suwannee Valley.
UF/IFAS Sites
State & Federal Agencies
Other University Sites
- Controlled Environment Agriculture Center--University of Arizona
- Greenhouse Budgets--Ohio State University
- Greenhouse Food Production--North Carolina State University
- High Tunnel Production Manual--Penn State University
- Hydroponic Vegetable Production--Ohio State University
- Hydroponics--Texas A&M University
Organization & Associations
Florida Small Farms Hydroponics Now on Facebook
Join others involved in hydroponics to share your ideas, join discussions, see upcoming events, etc.
Virtual Field Day
- Take a virtual greenhouse tour and see everything from transplanting to harvesting in a live working greenhouse.
