844,164 sqft
In 2009, Lucas Greenhouses
received the Grower of the year
award.
In 2010, a fully functional
potting barn and soil room were
constructed. With five different
production lines, two automated
transplanters, and 2, 32-station
stick lines we were able to optimize
planting time to meet demand.
2010
2008
1,106,244 sqft
In 2012, our Head Grower Joe Moore
received the Grower of the Year award.
In 2013 we built a Nexus structure with
a 20-bay shipping greenhouse for order
completion and hanging basket growing
space. It also houses an ozone water
purification center.
2013
2011
1,171,044 sqft
Expansion at our farm location
has been a constant process
with increasing tarp space
each year. In 2015, another
project was completed when
an additional row of Quonset
housing with retractable sides
was installed.
796,360 sqft
In the next two years, two
Nexus Duel Atrium structures
went up along with a Nexus
connector strip, which joined
them to the existing structures.
This space serves the dual
purpose of growing space
for hanging baskets and the
charging center for a fleet of
golf carts.
In 2008, our production
breakdown stood at 50%
ornamental bedding flats, 40%
plugs and propagation, and 10%
flowering potted plants.
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2015
1,055,844 sqft
The next project to break
ground at Lucas was the Nexus
Retractable Roof Greenhouse.
This 211,680 sqft greenhouse
was composed of 10 bays, each
containing an east and a west
wing. This space provides
optimal quality for growth that
only outdoor space can supply,
while maintaining the control
and protection necessary when
weather becomes unpredictable.