Frost-Free Greenhouse: Design and Operation Considrations for Commercial and Community Management

摘要

The following design topics are discussed: a frost-free greenhouse from a kit greenhouse, solving the energy problem, the greenhouse envelope, frost-free thermal analysis, no-cost energy conservation measures, standard insulating materials and techniques, thermal mass, ventilation and cooling systems, heat retention blankets for night insulation, and warm-air destratification. The following operation topics are included: inside the frost-free greenhouse, cost consideration, vegetable crops, ornamental crops, cut flowers, environment and layout, solar specific horticulture, potted plants, pest assault, suppliers of predators and parasites, case studies, and bibliographies. (ERA citation 10:006611)