Try growing one of these new vegetable crops in 2023

Added on 30 December 2022

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Try growing one of these new vegetable crops in 2023

In late 2021, I was interviewing Peter Quiring, the owner of NatureFresh Farms in Leamington, Ontario, about the future of the greenhouse vegetable market. One of the things he told me was, “We need to introduce more products into the greenhouse than just tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. We know we can grow crops such as berries, herbs, and melons indoors, and that’s where we need to expand.”

Peter’s thoughts certainly held true in 2022, as the controlled-environment industry saw the expansion of several crop segments. Here are just a few of them.

4 Unique Greenhouse Crops You May Not Have Considered

Mangoes? Melons? Wasabi? Yes, they all might be a fit for you — if you do your homework. Learn more here.

Boost Your Cash Flow With Indoor Berries

Indoor-grown berries can be a highly profitable crop for greenhouse growers of all sizes, and several greenhouse operations have already added berries to their production lines. Berry sales are increasing along with consumer demand for fresh, flavorful produce that they have access to year-round. Consequently, there are still opportunities in this market you can take advantage of if you are looking for new ways to diversify your business. Learn more here.

Vanilla, Turmeric Join Market as Greenhouse Herbs

Herbs are commonplace in greenhouses, but some have only entered the market in recent years. Vanilla and turmeric are on the rise as greenhouse-grown crops, due to years of research and looking for the most profitable market for these products. Learn more here.

Photo: A Michigan State University-led team has received a USDA grant to evaluate the profitability and environmental sustainability of fresh cut and potted culinary herbs grown in controlled environments. Credit: Roberto Lopez

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