Tomato production in a greenhouse is a devoted trade

I once asked a former open land tomato producer what his greatest change was that he experienced after putting up greenhouses to control his own climate and acquire year round production. The answer was simple; “I used to take my family down to the South coast twice a year; now they are going on their own!” That is what it basically boils down to; to swap from open land to controlled environment production entails your 24/7 attention to your investment. (Ed)

Tomato production

in a greenhouse is a devoted trade

Uniformly truss of tomatoes – a sign of a healthy plant and good management.

All of us involved with greenhouses know that running a successful greenhouse operation means that the operator needs to have eyes all over the place as well as being a plant, climate and market analyst to be able to second-guess whatever may happen next. Also, he or she has to continuously train and mentor greenhouse assistants to ensure success and minimize losses through human error or neglect. With spring and summer plants in full production, growers must be everwatchful to react smartly to all the changes taking place in the plant and climate over this transition period. During the winter – spring – summer transition, changes are often so subtle that they can catch the grower unawares. It can be generally stated that successful greenhouse growers are those who can “pro-actively” (vs. reactively) avoid potentially harmful conditions to counter potential plant stress and harvest reduction. The main players in the seasonal changes affecting the plants will be lengthened day light plus increasing day and night temperatures.

it can be generally stated that successful greenhouse growers are those who can “pro-actively” (vs. reactively) avoid potentially harmful conditions to counter potential plant stress and harvest reduction. 6