Year-Round Greenhouse Profits: Reliable Crops for Every Season

Consistent greenhouse income comes from crops with reliable demand and manageable production schedules. These varieties deliver steady returns across seasons.

Spring-Summer Annuals

• Annual Phlox: Best sellers in groups of 6+. March sowing, cool greenhouse, April potting.
• Bachelor Buttons: Silvery foliage, blue/pink/white flowers. February sowing, cool greenhouse, May sales from 3-4 inch pots.
• Balsam: Improved rose/camellia/double types. March sowing in sand, 65°F. Pot at first true leaf (3 weeks). High light, pinch for shape.
• Calendula: Golden "pot marigolds" thrive anywhere. April sowing, 50°F nights. Modern doubles need proper temps—high heat causes singles.
• Castor Bean: 8-foot giants in one season solve new-home shade needs. March in 2-inch pots, May up-pot. Patio, boundaries, specimens.
• Coreopsis: Sunny yellow/orange/red/brown, long-lasting cuts. Mid-April start, late May 3-inch pot sales.
• Cosmos: Lacy foliage, rich colors, 3-5 feet. Same conditions as coreopsis. Single/double forms.
• Dahlia: February start for first-season flowers. Unwins mixtures for pot culture, May sales.
• Gilia rubra: 3-5 foot red spires, great accent plants. December sowing for May flowers. Transplant to 2-inch, then 3-4 inch pots.

These crops balance production ease with market appeal, ensuring greenhouse space generates revenue year-round.