Backyard hoop house plant grower

Home gardeners at farmers markets, neighbors, local restaurants and small independent garden shops.

Sales per plant, tray or bunch at markets, roadside stands, online pre-orders and local pickup, with busiest sales in spring.

• Basic plant growing knowledge
• Planning crops around seasons
• Friendly selling at markets

• Zoning, home occupation rules and HOA or lease limits on structures and sales, check with your city or county
• Some states require a nursery license or plant inspection to sell plants, check your state department of agriculture
• Sales tax registration for plant sales, rules differ by state
• Crop losses from heat, frost or pests, and extra costs for heating and water

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the size of the structure, any heating and water, and your seeds and supplies. These are estimates, so price your own setup before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on what you grow, the season and where you sell. This is an estimate rather than a guarantee, and revenue is not the same as profit.

Check zoning, home occupation rules and HOA or lease limits on structures and sales with your city or county. Also check whether your state requires a nursery license or plant inspection, and sales tax registration for plant sales.