Mastering Greenhouse Production
Get the hang of greenhouses from their selection to crop itineraries
Mastering Greenhouse Production
Get the hang of greenhouses from their selection to crop itineraries
Maximize your efficiency and start growing crops in a greenhouse
Mastering greenhouse production is a game changer that will increase your yields and revenues substantially without having to grow on more land. However, there is a lot to know when it comes to buying, installing and managing one.
This greenhouse production course brings together all the most important information you need to know to reduce errors, improve efficiency and increase your bottom line.
Why greenhouse production?
GROW CONSISTENT VEGGIES
Increase your production efficiency with detailed greenhouse crop itineraries
GET A HIGHER SUCCESS RATE
Avoid costly errors by demystifying the complexity of buying, installing and managing a greenhouse
INCREASE YOUR REVENUES
Achieve greater productivity and higher yields in less time, resulting in higher profits
FEED YOUR COMMUNITY
Grow a loyal customer base by bringing to market beautiful veggies throughout the whole season
Who is this course for?
Committed gardeners who need guidance for their greenhouse project.
Market gardeners who want to step up their game and improve their understanding of greenhouse systems, fertility, pest management and crop production.
Established producers who wish to increase the profitability of their greenhouse crops.
How does this course work?
This online course provides precise written and video instruction, to give you the exact methodology, tools and techniques needed to grow crops successfully in a context of heightened efficiency.
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You have the opportunity to preview a free lesson from the course to see if it meets your needs. In this overview, you’ll learn about the 5 main categories of greenhouse systems, how they work, and their key features.
Meet your teacher
JM Fortier
Since launching his bestseller book “The Market Gardener, A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Small-Scale Organic Farming” in 2012, JM Fortier has been internationally recognized as a foremost expert in the field of biointensive farming and has spoken at hundreds of conferences, keynote addresses, and training sessions, becoming an inspiration for farmers worldwide.
His current mission is to pass on this knowledge to thousands of farmers through his work at the Market Gardener Institute.
Meet our partner
Harnois Industries
For over 55 years, this North-American manufacturer based in Quebec has been manufacturing metal structures that are adapted to the specific needs of the agricultural sector.
A leader in its market in America, Harnois Industries designs engineered buildings and provides innovative solutions that meet the specific needs of horticultural and market garden producers.
It could be you!
When you do the work and stay committed, the results you can create are extraordinary. Just imagine the growth you’ll experience with the right training, guidance, and support.
Don’t just take our word for it, see how our course changed the farming journey of hundreds of growers.
“We have learned about tools and techniques that have made farming more efficient and more sustainable environmentally, financially and physically too!”
— Amy Smith & Verena Varga, Heart Beet Organics, Canada
“You can find so much information on the internet; there are so many resources it’s hard to know what to trust. I like having an all-in-one place for referencing detailed strategies that have been tested and tried for others to review and put into practice – it really helps!”
— Yara Dowani, Om Sleiman Farm, Palestine”
“Everything I learned about growing vegetables comes 100% from JM Fortier. Everything grows to perfection, and our clients are extremely happy.”
— Alexandre L’Heureux, The Happy Farm, Canada
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What is inside?
MODULE 1
Welcome
In this short video, you’ll get a quick overview of the key learnings and insights from JM Fortier’s 20+ years of experience as a successful market gardener.
MODULE 2
Choosing and Installing Your Greenhouse
Choosing the right greenhouse and its equipment can be tricky. This module is there to help you to approach this process in the right way and to make the right decisions. You’ll get insight on how to choose your greenhouse, how to position it on your farm site, how to install it and which equipment is interesting for your context. Get the right equipment right from the start and don’t make costly mistakes!
Module content
- Tutorial: How to Choose and Position Your Greenhouse - Part 1
- Tutorial: How to Choose and Position Your Greenhouse - Part 2
- The Equipped Greenhouse Ebook
- Tutorial: How to Install Your Greenhouse
Greenhouse Management
Fertility and pest management are key to assure great yields and plant health. This module will show you how to properly do electrical conductivity tests to keep track of your fertility program in your greenhouse. Beneficial insects are also covered so you can choose which beneficial insects to use for common pests in greenhouses.
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Beneficial Insects
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Beneficial Insects
- Chart: Greenhouse Pests and Beneficial Insects
- Tutorial: Electrical Conductivity Test
- Technical Sheet: Electrical Conductivity Test
Greenhouse Tomatoes
Greenhouse tomatoes are the #1 crop in the market garden. It requires a lot of skills and attention to make the most out of this crop. In this course, you’ll also have access to our complete method for tomato grafting (which can be also used for eggplant production). When mastered, this crop will reward you greatly!
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Tomatoes - Part 1
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Tomatoes - Part 2
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Tomatoes
- Tutorial: Tomato Grafting
- Technical Sheet: Tomato Grafting
- Guide for Print: Tomato Grafting
Greenhouse Cucumbers
Greenhouse cucumbers are loved by most people and they are very productive. This is what makes them such a good money maker. They are a tricky crop, so in order to be able to have bountiful harvests every week, this module gives you all the details to grow beautiful greenhouse cucumbers!
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Cucumbers - Part 1
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Cucumbers - Part 2
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Cucumbers
Greenhouse Eggplant
Greenhouse eggplants are a technically challenging crop to grow, as they are susceptible to pests. However, growing eggplants in greenhouses makes them so productive and early! Having them week after week leads to customer loyalty and great income. It’s also a nice addition of color to a farmstand!
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Eggplant
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Eggplant
Greenhouse Bell Peppers
Peppers are very popular, so it’s a great idea to consistently have them early and late in the season. Growing them in a greenhouse is a great way to achieve that. This module will show you how to give the peppers the right conditions to maximize their productivity.
Module content
- Tutorial: Bell Peppers
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Bell Peppers
Greenhouse Baby Ginger
Baby ginger is one of the most lucrative crops per unit area and it is highly dependent on heat, that is why we grow it in our heated greenhouse. It is a low-maintenance, but high-yielding crop. The rarity of baby ginger provides a lot of excitement for customers.
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Baby Ginger
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Baby Ginger
Greenhouse Pole Beans
Growing pole beans in a greenhouse is ideal because they can be trellised on the structure and grown earlier and later in the season. As they are so popular you will not have difficulty selling them. The vertical trellis offers fast picking, high yields and longer harvest periods.
Module content
- Tutorial: Greenhouse Pole Beans
- Technical Sheet: Greenhouse Pole Beans
“Having a greenhouse will help your farm be more profitable and resilient over time.”
Follow JM’s complete tried and true methodology for growing high-quality crops in a context of heightened efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tell me more about the course
What will I learn?
The Mastering Greenhouse Production course tackles every aspect of greenhouse production. You will find valuable and in-depth information on how to select the right greenhouse, how to position it on your farm site, how to install it and how to manage the crops you’ll produce in it. Greenhouses can be complex, that’s why this course is there to guide you toward the best choices. This course can fit into anyone’s schedule no matter how busy, since all of the content can be consumed at your own pace.
What will I learn?
The Mastering Greenhouse Production course tackles every aspect of greenhouse production. You will find valuable and in-depth information on how to select the right greenhouse, how to position it on your farm site, how to install it and how to manage the crops you’ll produce in it. Greenhouses can be complex, that’s why this course is there to guide you toward the best choices. This course can fit into anyone’s schedule no matter how busy, since all of the content can be consumed at your own pace.
What is included in this course?
This course allows you to master the methodology, tools, and techniques to successfully grow greenhouse crops, adapted to the context of regenerative micro-farming. Each module includes video tutorials and downloadable technical sheets. Each video tutorial and technical sheet will give you in-depth step-by-step, yet straightforward instruction covering every stage of production, from seed to storage.
Each technical sheet will give you :
- Crop info and the best cultivars to grow
- Crop planning guidelines
- Starting seeds
- Spacing requirements
- Fertilization recommendation
- Irrigation type and management
- Implantation equipment and detailed itinerary
- Weeding and maintenance instructions
- Plant protection best practices
- Best harvesting techniques
Conditioning and storage instructions
What is the difference between the Mastering Greenhouse Production course and the Masterclass?
Our course is a technical program focused on greenhouse production. This does not cover working with living soil, whole season crop planning, field irrigation, in-depth tools instructions, cover crops, in-depth pest management, season extension, in-depth washing and conditioning techniques and tools. Note that all content from this course is available in the Market Gardener Masterclass. With the purchase of the course Mastering Greenhouse Production, you get a 20% discount on the Market Gardener Masterclass.
Where do the courses take place?
Everything is online — no travel is required. You can go through the training at your own pace. Of course, the real test is in how you apply this education to your own farm or market garden.
How much time do I need to commit?
The course requires approximately 12 hours to complete if done linearly. The real-time investment will be in implementing your learning in your farm project.
When are the registration periods?
All our on-demand courses are accessible anytime.
Which devices can I use to access the program?
After registering for the program, you will be prompted to create a user profile for accessing the training platform. You will then be able to take the course on any device connected to the Internet. Please note that you can only access our courses from one device at a time, whether it’s your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
You need to have a broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps.
In which languages do you offer the program?
Our on-demand courses are offered in English and French. All documents and text are offered in the language of your initial purchase. French speakers, please note that our videos are in English with French subtitles.
Does it replace practical experience?
No. Our courses are designed to help people with real-life farming and gardening experience take their operations to the next professional level. Some of our students are just starting out, while others have a few growing seasons under their belts; some have been farming for decades — most have said that using our program has made a big difference in their business’ success.
Other questions?
Does it replace practical experience?
No. Our courses are designed to help people with real-life farming and gardening experience take their operations to the next professional level. Some of our students are just starting out, while others have a few growing seasons under their belts; some have been farming for decades — most have said that using our program has made a big difference in their business’ success.
Will the methods work in my climate?
Every situation is different, including climate, terrain, soil, markets, and more. While our methods are designed for vegetable production in temperate climates, from Mongolia to Argentina, we have students successfully applying our methods all over the world. Being a great farmer, knowing your crops thoroughly, and optimizing your production to be more efficient applies everywhere on the planet.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help you.
