1 Acre Greenhouse Cost & Specs

3D model of the GrowPro Basic 1 acre greenhouse with service building

At a glance

Commercial-scale local food production

A full commercial-scale platform for local food production — develop market presence and supply relationships with local retailers, restaurants or direct-to-consumer channels.

3,840 m²

cultivation area

4.0 m

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12–14 wks

ready for shipment

≈ €1.03M

turnkey project

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Dimensions & specifications

The facility has a designated pathway along one side, entry through a sliding door from the service building, and a technical area for energy and irrigation equipment reached through the open service zone.

Greenhouse	Metric	Imperial
Length	60.0 m	196 ft 10 in
Width	64.0 m	210 ft
Area	3,840 m² (1.0 acre)	41,333 sq ft
Height	4.0 m	13 ft 1 in
Snow load¹	350 N/m²	7.31 psf
Crop load	150 N/m²	3.13 psf
Wind speed²	29.5 m/s	105 mph

Service building	Metric	Imperial
Length	40.0 m	131 ft 3 in
Width	12.0 m	39 ft 4 in
Area	480 m²	5,167 sq ft

¹ In heavy snow areas snow-melt heating is applied. ² Reduction factors apply. Energy and irrigation rooms are separated; packing and office fit-out by local contractor.

Indicative annual yields (soil-based)

As an organic soil-based system, outcomes vary with soil quality, climate and grower expertise — general reference values:

Crop	Annual yield
Beef tomatoes	244,950 kg (540,000 lbs)
Long cucumbers	167,150 kg (368,500 lbs)
Red peppers	86,450 kg (190,500 lbs)
Everbearing strawberries	42,000 kg (92,500 lbs)

What’s included

The 1 acre greenhouse cost covers a greenhouse structure (≈ 3,800 m²), irrigation, ventilation and a service building. Materials €750,000 FOB; turnkey ≈ €1,030,000 (≈ $1,195,000) including local assembly and concrete (≈ €280,000). Excludes transport, cooling, LED lighting, fogging and packing systems — see pricing. Layout drawings available on request.

Basic 1 Acre

Frequently asked questions

What crops can I grow?

Ideal for organic soil production of a variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits, with scalability for local suppliers and community-supported agriculture.

Is the greenhouse customizable?

Yes — upgrades for energy-saving screens, insulation and heating systems meet different climatic demands.

What is included?

The greenhouse structure (≈ 3,800 m²), irrigation, ventilation and a service building.

How long from order to installation?

Around 12–14 weeks to ready-for-shipment; on-site construction typically takes up to 2 months.

How much does this 1 acre glass greenhouse cost?

Approximately €1,030,000 (≈ $1,195,000) turnkey: €750,000 FOB hardware (Venlo steel/glass structure, cladding, heating, irrigation, screening, cultivation systems, electricals, climate computer) plus ≈ €280,000 local assembly and concrete. Excludes transport and optional systems.

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