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Greenhouses

Greenhouses. Greenhouse History . Greenhouses date as far back as 30 A.D. Roman Empire Sheets of Mica over Trenches 1599 the First Practical Greenhouse was developed Kings and Queens had Greenhouses to show their wealth Orangeries. What is a Greenhouse?.

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Greenhouses

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  1. Greenhouses

  2. Greenhouse History • Greenhouses date as far back as 30 A.D. • Roman Empire • Sheets of Mica over Trenches • 1599 the First Practical Greenhouse was developed • Kings and Queens had Greenhouses to show their wealth • Orangeries

  3. What is a Greenhouse? • A structure that is covered with a translucent material that uses solar radiant energy to grow plants • The purpose of a greenhouse is to allow the growth of plants all year, especially when conditions are naturally unfavorable

  4. Greenhouse Purposes • Hobby • Conservatory • Atrium/Hotel • Teaching/Research • Commercial • Production • Type of Plants • Cut Flowers, Potted Plants, Bedding Plants, Food Production • Retail

  5. Types of Greenhouse Operations • Small Grower • Local Markets • Niche Crops • Large Variety of Specialty Crops • More Services • Large Grower • Mass Quantities of a Few Crops • Larger Market (Regional or National)

  6. Greenhouse Styles • A-Frame • Even Span • Uneven Span • Venlo • Open Roof • Quonset • Lean-To • Gutter Connected (Ridge and Furrow) • Detached

  7. High Profile vs. Low Profile • Low Profile • Venlo • Wider Angle • High Profile • Acute Angle

  8. Lean-To

  9. Ridge and Furrow or Gutter Connected

  10. Location, Location, Location • Room for Expansion • Topography • Land-Use Predictions • Climate • Labor Supply • Accessibility • Water • Orientation

  11. Location, Location, Location! • Room for Expansion • How big do you want to be? • Ultimate Size • Land Use • Zoning • Property Values • Taxes • Climate • Southern Greenhouses Can Be Too Hot • Higher Elevations = More Light but Cooler Temperatures • Obstructions to Light

  12. Location, Location, Location! • Labor Supply • Water • Quality and Quantity • Accessibility • Utilities • Retail • Wholesale

  13. Location, Location, Location! • Orientation • Southern States • South of Pennsylvania • Houses should run North-South • Northern States • Pennsylvania and North • Houses should run East-West

  14. Materials • Glass • Must be Tempered • Lets the Most Light In • Expensive • Heavy • Plastic • Inexpensive • Lighter Weight

  15. Non-Glass Coverings • Film • Short Lifespan • Inexpensive • Can Have Moisture Problems • Vinyl • Static Charge-Holds Dust • Acrylic • Stains • Longer Lifespan • More Expensive

  16. What Else??? • Heating System • Cooling System • Watering System • Benches • Storage Areas • Growing Area • Parking Lots • Driveways • Offices

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