Synopsis
Master greenhouse strategy for year‑round vegetables.
This book explains how to grow and market forced crops in frames and greenhouses, with practical guidance on temperature, moisture, and space usage to optimize yields.
Among the key crops discussed are rhubarb and lettuce, including how to time growth for marketable stalks and heads, manage early forcing, and handle harvesting and packing for best quality. The text blends technique with real‑world results, showing how different environments affect growth and profitability.
- Temperature ranges that promote steady growth and high yields without overgrowth
- Harvesting and handling methods to preserve firmness and quality
- Comparisons of frame beds versus benches and their effects on cost and efficiency
- Practical notes on market timing, pricing, and returns from winter forcing
Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, operation‑focused view of vegetable forcing in controlled settings.
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