Instead of closing down for the season, a group of 12 farmer’s market vendors have set up shop indoors, selling cold-weather tolerant root crops and greenhouse greens, as well as wines, meats, flowers, yarns and more, in a shopping plaza at Salzburg Square on Route 101.

New Hampshire Public Radio recently reported on the market. About 40 customers were shopping on a recent weekend when a reporter paid a visit. The group usually participates in the annual summer farmers’ market, from which they’ve built a base of customers. Now, they’ll find out if there’s enough of an appetite to build a winter business.

By harnessing greenhouse technology, a surprising number of products can be grown during New Hampshire’s winters if there are enough customers to support the venture.

The manager of the summer market signed a six-month lease for the space, and each participating farmer pays $200 per month in rent, according to the story.

Depending on the outcome, Drema Cady, of Country Dreams Farm, will decide if it’s worth investing in heated greenhouses next year.