Retractable Roof Greenhouses and Shadehouses

Jr. Bartok

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Retractable Roof Greenhouses and Shadehouses

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Jr. Bartok

Year:

2005

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., tech. coords. 2005. National proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations—2004; 2004 July 12–15; Charleston, NC; and 2004 July 26–29; Medford, OR. Proc. RMRS-P-35. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 73-75

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Abstract

Open-roof greenhouses provide a natural environment for plant growth when the outdoor weather is suitable and an artificial environment when it is too hot or cold. Opening the roof over the plants increases light intensity, which can help to control the growth habit, flowering, and crop timing. It also reduces electricity costs because expensive fan cooling is not needed.Individual papers from this publication

Parent Publication

National proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations-2004

Keywords

open-roof greenhouse, roll-up roof greenhouse, folding roof greenhouse, lath house, high tunnel, ventilation, energy conservation

Citation

Bartok, Jr., John W. 2005. Retractable Roof Greenhouses and Shadehouses. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., tech. coords. 2005. National proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations—2004; 2004 July 12–15; Charleston, NC; and 2004 July 26–29; Medford, OR. Proc. RMRS-P-35. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 73-75