SAE:  Produce Greenhouse Crop (Ferns)
Description:
  • Can be grown in school provided facility or in a facility other than school.
  • Be sure to pick variety that is popular in region.
  • Keep production to a manageable level but at a level that can be profitable.
  • Produce a "High Quality Fern".
  • Intensive Management for best quality plant.

Written by Eddie McKie

 

Factors To Consider

Ranking:

1 = lowest

10 = highest
Time required

 10
Investment  7
Equipment needed  6
Skills required  7
Facilities required  9
Land required  2
Labor Intensity  9
Potential for income  10
Transportation required  5
Expansion possibilities  10
Expertise needed  9
Advertising needed  7
Susceptible to disease  7
Susceptible to insects  7
Suitable for residential areas  9
  Other (specify)
Length of production cycle 8-9 months
Regional  all
When to start project anytime

 

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