I have a new 1400 sq. ft. greenhouse (not a kit) that has just been finished. I want to grow fruits and vegetables commercially and I do have a lot in mind, but I need to have some input from your readers since they all seem to have good level advice. I have grown large gardens, which I will continue to do, but the greenhouse is different. Please let me hear from all of you. Thanks in advance.
By Nikki from ID
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The first thing to do is make sure that any seeds (or plants you want to propagate) you're thinking of using, are not covered by a patent. It is against the law in the US to sell any plant that is under patent (unless it's your patent, of course).
The next thing to do is contact your local extension office (Google the nearest university plus the words cooperative extension service) and make sure that you understand the law for your area for market gardening-whether you plan to sell transplants or harvested produce. There are very strict laws governing the activity and you could find yourself in very serious trouble if you don't know the laws.
Many small market gardeners have found themselves facing FDA and other ag concern agents. The laws can be picayune, but they can also save lives-a lot of e.coli, and other potentially fatal illness has been traced back to the greenhouse or garden-not knowing is no excuse.
Better to start out right-know the laws and practice the good husbandry required to protect your customers.
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