Thinking outside the box

[rockpile]

Agreed AB5. We have lots of greenhouses in Alberta with year round production. Look Up Innisfail Growers. Weather hasn't been an issue.

[sumdumguy]

Once again, someone offers a potential solution, and almost everyone responds with the reasons why it won't work. No one wants solutions, we just want a place to complain.

It is a discussion - adults discuss and both sides are presented.

[grassfarmer]

Once again, someone offers a potential solution, and almost everyone responds with the reasons why it won't work. No one wants solutions, we just want a place to complain.

I disagree in this instance. Mine was a genuine question. Maybe Klause has the answer but it's the first thing that struck me as a potential downfall of the plan. Thinking about and asking about pros and cons is how you flesh out ideas.

[biglentil]

Sure anything is possible if you throw enough money and energy at it. Hell im sure a billion dollars might grow a tomato on the moon. Without massive free waste heat, a more moderate climate, low priced labour, a reasonable electricity rate..... it just isn't practical. Any of you have a green house? Or even talked to guys with large operations. Even they often shut down Jan, Feb, March. Sure a greenhouse works great the rest of the year. BUT THAT GREENHOUSE WILL BE LESS EFFICIENT AND MORE EXPENSIVE THAN IMPORTING IN THE COLD WINTER MONTHS.

[Ache4Acres]

The world is changing

In this part of the world running a greenhouse year round is going to be a lot of work for little reward

Indoor hydroponic operation with led grow lights is the now the growth area in high value veggie cultivation