Tomato Greenhouse Project
A tomato greenhouse project designs the greenhouse structure, the climate and energy system, the root zone and precision fertigation as one system for the target yield and market. AGIMEX configures every tomato greenhouse specifically for the project, based on the site's climate, the water source and the grower's market; within the agreed scope, it undertakes procurement, installation, commissioning and season-long support.
Predictable yield, consistent quality, every season.
We design for the plant first, then the greenhouse
The success of a tomato greenhouse is measured not by its steel but by the conditions the plant lives in every day. Design therefore starts with the variety, the planting schedule, the target yield and the sales windows; structure, climate and irrigation are selected to serve those targets. There is no standard template: a greenhouse on a hot coast and one on a cold inland plateau are designed differently, even when they grow the same tomato.
Designed for your site
- Hot, arid climates (Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa)Keeping the greenhouse cool and stable is the priority. Pad-and-fan, high-pressure fogging or hybrid systems combining adiabatic and mechanical cooling, shade screens and light-diffusing covers are evaluated.
- Cold-winter climates (Central Asia, Eastern Europe, continental interiors)Energy efficiency is decisive. Double energy screens, next-generation climate strategies that remove humidity without energy loss, and solutions such as heat pumps are built into the design.
- Regions with geothermal resourcesWith lower heating costs, the greenhouse is designed for year-round production.
Climate is a system
Structure, cover, screens, ventilation, heating, cooling and CO₂ are not selected independently; they are designed to work together. Semi-closed and positive-pressure greenhouses distribute conditioned air between the plants for a more uniform climate; positive pressure, together with a suitable insect screen, helps reduce the entry of some pests. Diffuse covers help light reach the plant's lower leaves more effectively. The choice of system is calculated together with the site's climate and energy cost.
Root zone, water and nutrients
- Soilless growingWith coir or stone wool, hanging gutters and a high-wire system, the plant grows under the same conditions throughout the season.
- Precision fertigationAs an official Netafim dealer, we design drip irrigation and fertigation with digital irrigation control that follows the plant's daily demand; with pressure-compensating (PC) drippers and sound hydraulic design, we target high distribution uniformity.
- Closed loopDrain water is collected, disinfected with UV and reused. Saving water and fertiliser is the foundation of sustainable production.
- Water sourceWater analysis is the project's first input; filtration, treatment and the nutrient recipe are set accordingly.
The greenhouse section shows tomato plants growing in hanging gutters and trained on a high-wire system, conditioned air distributed between the plants through air ducts beneath the gutters, and an energy and shade screen with diffuse cover under the roof. Drain water collected from the gutters passes through UV disinfection, is mixed with fresh water and nutrients in the fertigation unit, and is returned to the plants through drippers.
Design ready for innovation
Today's investment is built ready for tomorrow's technology. The design makes provision for hybrid and LED lighting for winter production, plant sensors, AI-assisted climate and irrigation control, and the aisles, gutter heights and data infrastructure that deleafing and harvesting robots will use. The greenhouse is planned modularly so that it can grow phase by phase.
Yield and investment
Feasibility studies by the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry assume a yield of 37 kg/m² for a soilless tomato greenhouse and 38 kg/m² for a geothermally heated soilless tomato greenhouse; higher yields are also found in private-sector records.
For comparison, yields of 60–70 kg/m² and above per year are reported for high-tech glasshouses in the Netherlands, and around 22–28 kg/m² in plastic greenhouses in Almería, Spain. The yield actually achieved depends on climate control, heating, the length of the growing period and management.
Depending on the technology level, a turnkey modern greenhouse typically requires an investment of around USD 50–200 per m² (2026). The lower end covers climate-controlled plastic greenhouses; the upper end covers energy-screened, hydroponic-ready high-tech greenhouses; simple plastic greenhouses without climate control may fall below this band. The final figure is set by the technical design once site, climate, energy source and crop targets are defined.
Our project path
- Feasibility and business plan: site, climate, water, energy and market analysis.
- Design and engineering: greenhouse, climate, energy, irrigation and automation in one project.
- Procurement and manufacturing: systems are selected and manufactured to the design.
- Installation and commissioning: every system is tested against its design values.
- Team training and first season: on site, with your team.
- Ongoing support: an open path to post-installation monitoring, service and advisory options.
With you after installation
Installation is the start of the relationship. AGIMEX stays with the grower after commissioning, with every form of support that may be needed open to the client: remote monitoring, periodic site visits, service and maintenance agreements, and comparison of season data against the design. When needed, AGIMEX also connects its clients with a network of specialists providing international greenhouse production consultancy.
Funding and market conditions
Many markets offer public support for greenhouse and pressurised-irrigation investments, such as grants, subsidised credit or cost reimbursement. Eligibility, support rates and application windows differ by country and change with each funding period. Only the terms published by the relevant national authorities and paying agencies are binding. This information is for guidance only, and AGIMEX accepts no liability for decisions made on the basis of it.
Frequently asked questions
- How many kg of tomatoes per m² in a greenhouse?
- Turkish Ministry feasibility studies assume 37 kg/m² for soilless tomatoes and 38 kg/m² for geothermally heated soilless tomatoes. Higher yields are found in private-sector records. The actual yield is calculated in the project according to variety, climate management and operation.
- How much does a 1,000 m² tomato greenhouse cost?
- Depending on the technology level, a turnkey modern greenhouse typically requires an investment of around USD 50–200 per m² (2026). For 1,000 m², this means roughly USD 50,000–200,000, depending on the system selected. The final figure is set by the technical design once site, climate, energy source and crop targets are defined.
- How do you keep a tomato greenhouse cool in a hot climate?
- Cooling, shading and light distribution are designed together: pad-and-fan or fogging, hybrid cooling, shade screens and diffuse covers are selected according to the site's climate.
- What are the advantages of soilless (hydroponic) tomato growing?
- Water and nutrients are dosed precisely, drain water is recovered, the risk of soil-borne disease is reduced and yield is more even throughout the season.
- Is public funding available for a tomato greenhouse?
- Support schemes for modern greenhouse investment, such as grants and reduced-interest loans, exist in many markets, but they vary by country and funding period and may change. The binding terms are those published by the relevant authorities. See "Funding and market conditions" below.
Sources
- Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (BÜGEM) — soilless tomato greenhouse feasibility report (5,000 m²), Dec 2023 ↗
- Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (BÜGEM) — soilless tomato geothermal greenhouse feasibility report (30,000 m²), Dec 2023 ↗
- Peet & Welles, Greenhouse Tomato Production (CABI) — yield levels in the Netherlands and Almería ↗
- Cajamar — yield response of soilless tomato to heating and CO₂ in Almería ↗
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