The “seedling” building is underway. 8-ft x 20-ft. This building will be used to germinate seedlings for greenhouse #1. Later, another building will be built out next to the greenhouses. For now, this one will be close at hand and used for refining the process. Last weekend we measured out the space and determined the exact building location and placement. This weekend we went into town, picked up lumber and supplies and built the floor framework. We are painting as we go! A small elevation will allow water to run down the hill underneath the building and keep it dry!
In this building, we will germinate the seeds of different kinds of leafy greens. Once germinated, seedling trays (2-ft by 4-ft) will be transferred to greenhouse #1 to grow for 6 weeks. Each tray, beginning at the front of the greenhouse will move down a trough of water each week. By the end of six weeks, each tray will reach the back of the greenhouse. Leafy greens will be harvested and go to market.
