How do I convert our poultry houses (or barn) to greenhouses to grow tomatoes?
Judging by the several conversions from poultry / pig / beef structures to greenhouses I have seen, I cannot recommend it. You are far better off starting with a structure designed as a greenhouse. The other buildings are built too heavy in support for the roof and cause too much shade, they do not ventilate properly, and won't provide the optimum environment for a high light crop like tomatoes.
I suggest you get several quotes for greenhouses of the size you are looking for and compare them. Several vendors are listed in the back of the Greenhouse Tomato Handbook.
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RAYMOND, Miss. -- Current and prospective greenhouse vegetable growers can learn about the specialized production method during Mississippi State University’s 2024 Greenhouse Vegetable Short Course on Feb. 27-28. The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center’s Magnolia Building in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It is open to greenhouse vegetable producers throughout the Southeast.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Vegetable growers soon will have two chances to learn about managing pests on produce in greenhouses and high tunnels.
There’s nothing more satisfying than homegrown tomatoes. You don’t have to be a gardening expert to grow delicious tomatoes in your backyard. Here are a few tips that will help you grow the best looking (and tasting) tomatoes out there: