When we initially meet with growers, many often start with "How much does it cost?". While this question isn't invalid, it lacks depth. We all know that there's no absolute lowest price, only relatively lower prices. So, what should we focus on? If you plan to cultivate in a greenhouse, what really matters is what crops you intend to grow. That's why we ask: What is your planting plan? What crops do you intend to grow? What is your yearly planting schedule?
• Understanding the Grower's Needs
At this stage, many growers might feel that these questions are intrusive. However, as a professional company, our goal in asking these questions is not merely for conversation but to help you better understand your needs. Our sales managers aren't here just to chat but to help you make informed decisions.
• Guiding Thoughts and Planning
We want to guide growers to think about the fundamentals: Why do you want to do greenhouse cultivation? What do you want to plant? What are your goals? How much money do you plan to invest? When do you expect to recoup your investment and start making a profit? We aim to help growers clarify these points throughout the process.
In our 28 years of industry experience, we have witnessed many ups and downs among agricultural growers. We hope that growers can go further in the agricultural field with our support, as this reflects our value and purpose. We want to grow together with our clients because only by continually using our products can we keep improving and evolving.
• Key Points to Consider
You might be tired by now, but here are some crucial points worth your attention:
1. Saving 35% on Energy Costs : By addressing wind direction issues effectively, you can significantly reduce greenhouse energy consumption.
2. Preventing Subsidence and Storm Damage : Understanding soil conditions and reinforcing or redesigning the foundation can prevent greenhouses from collapsing due to subsidence or storms.
3. Diverse Products and Year-Round Harvests : By planning your crop varieties in advance and hiring professionals, you can achieve product diversity and year-round harvests.
• System Matching and Planning
When creating a greenhouse planting plan, we usually recommend growers consider three main crop varieties. This helps in crafting a comprehensive annual planting plan and matching the right systems to the unique characteristics of each crop.
We should avoid planning for crops with vastly different growing habits, such as strawberries in winter, watermelons in summer, and mushrooms, all in the same schedule. For example, mushrooms are shade-loving crops and might require a shading system, which is unnecessary for some vegetables.
This requires in-depth discussions with professional planting consultants. We suggest selecting about three crops each year and providing the suitable temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration needed for each. This way, we can tailor a system that fits your needs. As a newcomer to greenhouse cultivation, you might not know all the details, so we will engage in extensive discussions and exchanges early on.
• Quotes and Services
During this process, you might have doubts about quotes. What you see is just the surface; the real value lies beneath. We hope growers understand that quotes are not the most important factor. Our goal is to discuss with you from the initial concept to the final standardized solution, ensuring you can inquire at any stage.
Some growers may worry about future issues if they choose not to work with us after the initial efforts. We firmly believe that providing service and knowledge is our core mission. Completing a task doesn't mean a grower has to choose us. Choices are influenced by various factors, and we constantly reflect and improve during our discussions to ensure our knowledge output is solid.
• Long-Term Cooperation and Support
Throughout our discussions, we provide not just technical support but continually optimize our knowledge output to ensure growers receive the best service. Even if a grower chooses another supplier, our service and knowledge contributions remain our commitment to the industry.
At our company, lifetime service is not just talk. We hope to maintain communication with you even after your purchase, rather than stopping services if there's no repeat purchase. Companies that survive long-term in any industry have unique qualities. We have been deeply involved in the greenhouse industry for 28 years, witnessing countless growers' experiences and growth. This mutual relationship leads us to advocate for lifetime after-sales service, aligning with our core values: authenticity, sincerity, and dedication.
Many discuss the concept of "customer first," and we strive to embody this. While these ideas are noble, every company's capabilities are limited by its profitability. For example, we would love to offer a ten-year lifetime warranty, but the reality is that companies need profits to survive. Only with sufficient profits can we provide better services. In balancing survival and ideals, we always aim to offer service standards beyond the industry norm. This, to some extent, forms our core competitiveness.
Our goal is to grow with our clients, supporting each other. I believe that through mutual assistance and cooperation, we can achieve a better partnership.
• Key Checklist
For those interested in greenhouse cultivation, here is a checklist to focus on:
1. Crop Varieties : Conduct market research on the varieties to be grown and evaluate the market at the sales destination, considering selling seasons, prices, quality, and transportation.
2. Subsidy Policies : Understand if there are relevant local subsidies and the specifics of these policies to help reduce investment costs.
3. Project Location : Evaluate the geological conditions, wind direction, and climate data of the project location over the past 10 years to predict average temperatures and climate conditions.
4. Soil Conditions : Understand the type and quality of the soil to help assess the costs and requirements of the greenhouse foundation construction.
5. Planting Plan : Develop a year-round planting plan with 1-3 varieties. Specify the environmental and zoning requirements for each growing period to match the appropriate systems.
6. Cultivation Methods and Yield Requirements : Determine your needs for new cultivation methods and yields to help us assess the cost recovery rate and the best planting methods.
7. Initial Investment for Risk Control : Define the initial investment to better evaluate the project's feasibility and help you choose the most economical solution.
8. Technical Support and Training : Understand the technical support and training needed for greenhouse cultivation to ensure your team has the necessary skills and knowledge.
9. Market Demand Analysis : Analyze market demand in your region or intended sales area. Understand the target market's crop needs, price trends, and competition to formulate a reasonable production and sales strategy.
10. Water and Energy Resources : Consider energy and water utilization based on local conditions. For larger facilities, consider wastewater recovery; for smaller ones, this can be evaluated in future expansions.
11. Other Infrastructure Planning : Plan for transportation, storage, and initial processing of harvested goods.
Thank you for reading this far. Through this article, I hope to convey the important considerations and experiences in the initial stages of greenhouse cultivation. Understanding your specific needs and planting plans not only helps us provide the most suitable solutions but also ensures the long-term success of your project.
I hope this article gives you a deeper understanding of the initial discussions in greenhouse cultivation, and I look forward to working together in the future to create more value.
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I am Coraline. Since the early 1990s, CFGET has been deeply involved in the greenhouse industry. Authenticity, sincerity, and dedication are our core values. We aim to grow together with growers through continuous technological innovation and service optimization, providing the best greenhouse solutions.
At CFGET, we are not just greenhouse manufacturers but also your partners. Whether it's detailed consultation in the planning stages or comprehensive support later on, we stand with you to face every challenge. We believe that only through sincere cooperation and continuous effort can we achieve lasting success together.
—— Coraline, CFGET CEO
Original Author: Coraline
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Post time: Aug-12-2024
