Hi rmckee,
I have gathered various articles, aids, and leads, that should help
your friend to get informed about starting his/her own basil farming
business. There is some useful information in the links below, but as
this a large scale operation, it may be advisable to consult an expert
before embarking on this project. I have provided details below of a
well regarded hydroponic consultant, Gordon Creaser, in case your
friend wishes to make use of his services. The first article below, by
Gordon Creaser, explains in some detail the best way (according to
him) to grow herbs hydroponically.
Articles:
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"So, You Want to Grow...Herbs" by Gordon Creaser
http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/articleGrowHerbs.htm
Growing Hydroponic Basil
http://www.yardener.com/HydroponicBasil.html
A bit of advice on growing basil hydroponically using organic
nutrients and artificial lighting:
http://www.growingedge.com/community/archive/read.php3?c=NS&q=1206
This article contains useful information on hydroponic production of
basil (basil types, basil propagation, hydroponic basil production
systems, temperatures for optimum basil production, nutrition,
diseases, etc.):
http://www.maximumyield.com/article165.htm
The following article in The Growing Edge may be of interest too,
though you will need to purchase the back issue to read the article in
full:
Commercial Basil Production for the Small-Time Operator by Michael Christian
http://www.growingedge.com/magazine/back_issues/view_article.php3?AID=10220
Books / Videos:
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According to the editor of Growing Edge, this is one of the best texts
on hydroponic herb production:
Fresh Culinary Herb Production by Dr. Lynette Morgan
A Technical Guide to the Hydroponic and Organic Production of
Commercial Fresh Gourmet Herb Crops
http://www.growingedge.com/store/books_multimedia/view_item.php?PID=141
Hydroponic Farming Video
This video is an introduction to the hydroponic greenhouse industry.
Topics covered included greenhouse construction, hydroponic equipment
selection and set-up, crop selection and day-to-day operation.
Price $29.95
http://www.aquaponics.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cat=10
How to Start and Succeed in the Hydroponics Business
This popular book set includes a manual that walks you through the
steps involved in establishing a hydroponic greenhouse business, a
sample 30-page business plan and a list of contacts in the industry.
$49.95
http://www.aquaponics.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cat=7
( Source page: http://www.aquaponicsjournal.com/Catalog.htm )
Growing & Using Basil by Ellen Ogden
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882666304/qid=1138106272/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-7922879-4048114?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
Growing Your Herb Business by Bertha Reppert
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0882666126/ref=pd_sim_b_1/102-7922879-4048114?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155
Consultant:
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As I suggested, your friend may wish to contact a hydroponic
consultant for professional advice.
Gordon Creaser is a well known hydroponic and aquaponic consultant.
Phone: (407) 421-9816.
"Consultant to many large and small operations throughout the United
States and Caribbean Islands. 'Hydroponic author for specialized
Hydroponic publications and Horticultural magazines, including Growing
Edge, USA. Practical Hydroponics, Australia. Gem Contact South Africa;
Future Grow England. Aquaponic Journal and many more. Consultant- past
advisor to Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc., Hydroponic Systems Division,
Orlando, Florida."
Gordon Creaser - Hydroponics / Aquaponics International Consulting
http://gordoncreaser.com/background.htm
Business Opportunity:
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Your friend may also be interested in purchasing a Hydroponic Basil
Herb farm that's for sale. The seller states that it "is the only
known hydroponic basil farm in the county that delivers fresh basil
twice a week".
http://www.businessesforsale.com/Hydroponic-Basil-Herb-Farm-For-Sale.aspx
Studies:
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Organic Fertilization of Fresh Market Sweet Basil in a Greenhouse
http://ghex.colostate.edu/flor_res/newman_research/130204ht.pdf
Master's Thesis Hydroponic Greenhouse Production of Fresh Market Basil
http://ghex.colostate.edu/flor_res/theses/beth_succop.pdf
Search strategy:
"grow basil" hydroponics
"growing basil" commercially
"grow basil" commercially
basil commercial growing
basil growing commercially
I hope this information is useful.
I wish your friend luck with his/her new venture.
Best regards,
Jackburton-ga
Google Answers Researcher |
Clarification of Answer by
jackburton-ga
on
04 Feb 2006 01:17 PST
The advertisement appears to be active. To contact the seller you'll
need to register with BusinessForSale.com (It's free!). I did not get
any error messages when I clicked on the link. When I clicked on the
"contact the seller" link, I was forwarded to the log-in/registration
page. Under "New to BusinessesForSale.com?", I selected a country from
the drop-down menu, and then selected an option from the "Buyer Type"
and "Buyer Experience" drop-down menus. Then I clicked on the
"Continue Registration" button, where I was forwarded to another page
to choose my membership level. You can choose the "Standard
Membership" which is free. Once you have selected the membership
level, you will be forwarded to another page to enter your personal
details. After this stage is completed, you will have the opportunity
to send a message to the buyer.
I hope this works for you.
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