Use of Tobacco Transplant Houses and Other Types of Greenhouse Structures to Produce Alternative Crops
Organization:
North Carolina State University
Amount:
70000
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Wake
Year:
11/07/2002
Description:
The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to identify alternative crops for both tobacco transplant and standard greenhouses. Funds are to be used to support the following activities: (1) identify & test potential contract crops for wetland restoration and water garden plants in float bed houses; (2) experiment with summer and organic hydroponic production systems for lettuce and basil; (3) set up demonstrations comparing various types of greenhouses, production systems and alternative crops; and, (4) disseminate findings of the research.