04-30-2009, 10:09 AM
Your elevation and rainfall is very good. You have a lot of options. Check local farmers market for prices and supply to help with decision making.
In general tree crops are more seasonal than vegetables. To spread cash flow over the year consider some sort of mix of tree crop with vegetables or flowers. Depending on one crop is risky. A greenhouse will give you even more options.
Sweet corn and sweet onions ( Maui variety ) do well here. Popcorn has possibilities with value added. "Volcano Popcorn".
Noni and guava grow well and are easy, return not so good.
Assume your return to be somewhere in the area of minimum wage, unless you are fortunate to find a niche market. In 40 years, I never farmed for money, it was the pleasure of the work and the lifestyle.
I am happy to pass on my experiences. Email me at allngood@gmail.com
In general tree crops are more seasonal than vegetables. To spread cash flow over the year consider some sort of mix of tree crop with vegetables or flowers. Depending on one crop is risky. A greenhouse will give you even more options.
Sweet corn and sweet onions ( Maui variety ) do well here. Popcorn has possibilities with value added. "Volcano Popcorn".
Noni and guava grow well and are easy, return not so good.
Assume your return to be somewhere in the area of minimum wage, unless you are fortunate to find a niche market. In 40 years, I never farmed for money, it was the pleasure of the work and the lifestyle.
I am happy to pass on my experiences. Email me at allngood@gmail.com