Title: Describe factors to consider when planning a greenhouse.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Selecting, Operating, and Maintaining Greenhouses

Description should include

- site location
- drainage and soil quality
- nearby utilities
- road access
- market opportunities
- municipal laws, zoning laws, and other restrictions
- access considerations regarding accessibility standards, guidelines, and compliance (e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA])

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is site location important when selecting a greenhouse?

- What factors are important when considering marketing opportunities for the greenhouse crops being grown?
- How can specific structures and operating systems affect the location of the greenhouse?

- Why is it important to consider who may need access to the greenhouse?

Teacher Resources:

Contact information for determining greenhouse placement.

Eric J. Stallknecht, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor - Greenhouse Production Specialist
Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1444 Diamond Springs Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Work: (757)-363-3835 | Cell: (706)-206-1727

Christopher Mullins
Virginia State University – College of Agriculture
Director of Integrated Farm Operations
Extension Program Leader – Food, Ag Systems & Agroforestry
PO Box 9081Petersburg, VA 23806
804-524-5834
cmullins@vsu.edu