Quote Originally Posted by kansasplantgirl
Our experience with growing traditionally in dirt in the greenhouse taught us the ropes of greenhouse growing and the labor hours that are required. We needed no additional lighting and our plants were very strong and healthy. However, we only grew from January through May.

We are excited to be a part of this learning experience and will hopefully provide all of you with some learning material as well!
Welcome, Kansasplantgirl! I'll be following your progress with great interest!

What crops did you grow in your soil based greenhouse operation? What ones are you contemplating for aquaponic growing? Will you market your crops through distributors or direct to end users? What fish do you contemplate growing and do you have markets for them too? I have no doubt you can successfully grow crops and fish on a commercial scale, and probably with less labor than is required for soil based growing and very likely less unit production cost too, but the sucess will ultimately hinge on the availability of viable markets for what you grow.

Good luck with your endeavors and please keep us up to date!