Plus 8 Acre Greenhouse
The professional grower’s benchmark — this 8 acre greenhouse delivers 34,128 m² (367,217 sq ft) of commercial hydroponic production with the lowest cost per m² in the GrowPro line, engineered for maximum volume and long-term expansion.
The benchmark for professional production
Eight acres under glass with the full Plus options catalogue — where standardized GrowPro delivery meets the scale of dedicated commercial horticulture.
Specifications & pricing
This 8 acre greenhouse is the largest standardized GrowPro model and shares the Plus-series architecture: a dedicated service-side walkway linking the service building, cultivation area and technical zone, with integrated irrigation, energy and climate infrastructure sized for continuous operation.
| Key figures | |
|---|---|
| Area | 34,128 m² (8.0 acres / 367,217 sq ft) |
| Height | 6.0 m (19 ft 8 in) |
| Cultivation | High-density hydroponic |
| Snow load¹ | 350 N/m² (7.31 psf) |
| Crop load | 200 N/m² (4.18 psf) |
| Wind speed² | 29.5 m/s (105 mph) |
| Materials (FOB) | €5,001,500 (≈ $5,802,000) |
| Turnkey estimate | on request — assembly & concrete typically add 25–40% |
¹ In heavy snow areas snow-melt heating is applied. ² Reduction factors apply.
This is where the GrowPro economics peak: materials cost drops below €230/m² — versus nearly €395/m² at the smallest sizes — while the standardized package keeps delivery predictable. Many operators at this scale combine LED lighting, HortiCoolers, CO₂ enrichment and CHP for year-round, energy-optimized production.
Detailed dimension sheets, layout drawings (PDF/DWG) and per-crop yield projections are available — request them via contact, or compare all models on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Plus 8 Acre for?
Established growers, food production companies and investors running dedicated commercial operations — the step before fully custom turnkey projects.
What crops can I grow?
All high-density hydroponic crops — tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, leafy greens — including sensitive varieties, with maximum climate stability from the 6 m air volume.
What is included?
The standardized Plus hardware package: 6 m Venlo structure, glass cladding, heating, dual screening, irrigation/fertigation, suspended gutters, electrical drives and climate computer, plus the service building.
Can I grow beyond 8 acres?
Yes — beyond the GrowPro line, DutchGreenhouses designs fully custom turnkey projects of any size. The 8 Acre is a common stepping stone; see our turnkey projects for what comes next.
How much does it cost?
Materials are €5,001,500 FOB (≈ $5,802,000) — under €230/m² thanks to economies of scale. Turnkey cost depends on local assembly and concrete, typically an additional 25–40%; request a tailored quote.
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