Hi, I have been working on a screenplay about a grower in Central America who is growing in a greenhouse up in the hills. In hopes of being realistic, I am wondering if someone with more knowledge could help me with some information. I have this character up in the mountains and using a greenhouse that I am guessing will fit about 18 plants spaced about 3 sq ft apart (figuring this is best for a 12´x 18´space or so). I mean, I want the guy to look professional. I have been reading up on the subject but one thing that I am unsure of is whether they have to worry when they´ll start growing (unlike the states starting around Spring) and whether they can get two seasons a year in. I am trying to make it realistic as to how much cash they can honestly earn in the space I am giving them. I am figuring that they will yield about 3oz a plant. My problem is I need them to make around $25,000 or even more without being too farfetched and without some massive greenhouse. Plus, they´ll have to move it wholesale. That is why I hope I can give them two seasons a year. ANyway, if anyone can help, I sure would appreciate it.
<TABLE class=tborder cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=6 width="100%" align=center border=0><TBODY><TR title="Post 1142425" vAlign=top><TD class=alt1 align=middle width=125>pen</TD><TD class=alt2>Hi, I have been working on a screenplay about a grower in Central America who is growing in a greenhouse up in the hills. In hopes of being realistic, I am wondering if someone with more knowledge could help me with some information. I have this character up in the mountains and using a greenhouse that I am guessing will fit about 18 plants spaced about 3 sq ft apart (figuring this is best for a 12´x 18´space or so). I mean, I want the guy to look professional. I have been reading up on the subject but one thing that I am unsure of is whether they have to worry when they´ll start growing (unlike the states starting around Spring) and whether they can get two seasons a year in. I am trying to make it realistic as to how much cash they can honestly earn in the space I am giving them. I am figuring that they will yield about 3oz a plant. My problem is I need them to make around $25,000 or even more without being too farfetched and without some massive greenhouse. Plus, they´ll have to move it wholesale. That is why I hope I can give them two seasons a year. ANyway, if anyone can help, I sure would appreciate it.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> Research and more research.....we all had to...... Also, was there a question in there....confused.
Well first off, 3 oz per plant is wayyyy low. If you know what you're doing you can pull 6 - 8 oz per plant in a greenhouse easy. That should help boost their earnings a little. Not sure about the 2 seasons question, seems like they can probably get in 2 grows per year in central america. Where will they be selling the buds? Back in the states I'm guessing? Sounds like it'd make a good movie, lets hear more about it. Try out the Artistic forum and see what they have to say.
Thanks for the info. I thought I was being generous with the 3oz so that is good to know. I have them taking it to the San Blas Islands as they are in Panama. Which forum do you mean? The Artist´s Forum?
yeah... heres the link Artist's Corner I don't know if there are many people in that forum, just a thought though, they might have some input on your idea. If you need more info on growing outside, just ask here.
Well, one thing I am trying to figure out is if it is feasible for them to leave the house for a few days. Is that safe to say if they have water timers? I guess what I am asking is how much time could they leave the plants alone?