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Greenhouse Production

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Louisiana Greenhouse Vegetables in 2008 [Image: tomato]In 2008, 14 parishes had farms commercially growing greenhouse vegetables on 3.2 acres of greenhouse space. Acreage was down by 40 percent from 2007 as interest declined. All production was devoted to tomatoes, except for one grower of 7,000 square feet of hydroponic lettuce. Distribution of the industry was statewide, and sales were to local markets. All greenhouse produce was for fresh market sales, and much was sold direct-retail by growers. Estimated gross farm value of Louisiana greenhouse vegetables was nearly $1.1 million in 2008. Energy costs had become a major cost of production in the winter of 2008. No expansion in the greenhouse industry is expected. For  production and market information see http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/commercial_horticulture/greenhouse_production/

Posted on: 1/14/2008 1:04:54 PM