Greenhouse Vegetable Grower
はうすやさいさいばいにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Engages in work growing vegetables inside greenhouses (hothouses), handling everything from growth environment management to harvest.
Description
Greenhouse vegetable growers cultivate vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and lettuce inside greenhouses, handling a series of tasks from seeding, seedling raising, transplanting to fertilization, pest and disease control, harvest, and shipping. They adjust temperature, humidity, and CO2 concentration, perform ventilation and shading for environmental control, and use hydroponics or soil cultivation techniques to stabilize quality and yield. They create cultivation plans anticipating seasonal and market changes, operate agricultural machinery, and manage hygiene in the work area.
Future Outlook
Stable job opportunities are expected due to increasing demand for high-value-added vegetables. Labor-saving and automation technologies are being introduced, increasing the importance of ICT skills.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Full-time Positions / Indoor and Outdoor Work / Seasonal Employment / Shift Work
Career Path
Greenhouse Vegetable Grower (Apprentice) → Greenhouse Vegetable Grower (Skilled) → Protected Horticulture Manager → Production Department Leader → Farm Owner / Agricultural Consultant
Required Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation (Basic) / Environmental Control / Fertilization Management / Greenhouse Management / Harvest and Shipping Management / Pest and Disease Control / Seedling Management
Recommended Skills
Hydroponics Technology / ICT Agriculture Technology / Marketing / Soil Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to adjust cultivation conditions in response to weather or market changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | It is important not to miss early signs of pests and diseases. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of prolonged standing work and heavy material handling. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to create cultivation schedules and work plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to take appropriate measures in case of environmental issues or disease outbreaks. |
Related Qualifications
- Ornamental Horticulture Skills Technician
- Pesticide Management Instructor
Aliases
- Greenhouse Farmer
- Protected Vegetable Cultivator
Related Jobs
- Open-field Vegetable Grower
- Protected Horticulture Technician