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Design Suggestions and Greenhouse Management for Vegetable Production in Solid Media in Florida

George Hochmuth and Robert Hochmuth


Release Date: 8/10/2022

Reviewed At: 12/5/2022

DOI: 10.32473/edis-cv195-1990

Agriculture

Abstract

The purpose of this publication is to present suggestions and options for designing and operating a greenhouse for vegetable production in solid media systems.

About this Publication

This document is BULLETIN 327, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Originally published as SSVEC-44 in October, 1990. Reprinted as SP110 in June 1992, September 1994, and October 1997. Revised and reprinted as Bulletin 327 in February 1998. Revised February 2004 and August 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

George J. Hochmuth, professor emeritus, Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences; and Robert C. Hochmuth, regional specialized Extension agent IV, North Florida Research and Education Center; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Hochmuth, G., & Hochmuth, R. (2004). Design Suggestions and Greenhouse Management for Vegetable Production in Perlite and Rockwool Media in Florida. EDIS, 2004(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-cv195-1990

Authors

George Hochmuth
George Hochmuth
Specialist
University of Florida

professor emeritus, Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

Robert Hochmuth
Robert Hochmuth
Specialized Agent
University of Florida

Extension agent IV and assistant center director, vegetables, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center—Suwannee Valley, Live Oak, FL

Contacts

Wanda Laughlin
Wanda Laughlin
staff
University of Florida

agricultural assistant II, greenhouse manager, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center—Suwannee Valley, Live Oak, FL

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