Emphasis should be placed on producing different cultivars within a crop-for example, different varieties of tomatoes or colors of poinsettias. A good evaluation of the market being targeted should provide some indication of the types and quantities of plants to be grown. Growing under contract for someone else assures the wholesale producer a buyer before the plant crop is started. Usually prices and quantities are agreed upon before seed and other supplies are purchased. This type of production includes plugs, transplants, and prefinished seasonal crops.
Contract growing allows the grower to concentrate on a few crops.
However, it narrows the market considerably, with the grower being dependent on only a few customers. Potential customers for contract growing include landscapers, maintenance businesses, and vegetable farmers. Selecting a Greenhouse The quonset-type greenhouse is the least expensive to construct, making it the choice of most growers, including those in Mississippi. The quonset-style structure has few crossmembers, which interfere with light. Several different types of coverings exist, including acrylic sheets, polycarbonate plastic, and fiberglass.