Structure · 39 articles
The greenhouse is a key tool in the arsenal of an agronomist and a gardener, allowing for the creation of a controlled environment for the productive cultivation of vegetable and flower crops. Microclimate management, the judicious selection of structural enclosures, and the use of physical mechanisms for solar energy accumulation determine not only the yield of plants but also the longevity of the structure itself. Understanding heat exchange processes and the influence of solar radiation is critical for the efficient operation of any type of protected soil.
This collection gathers expert materials covering all stages of working with greenhouses: from design and material selection to maintenance. Readers will find practical recommendations here on the construction of arched, ridge, and lean-to structures, including the use of modern polymers and metal profiles. The articles describe in detail the physical principles of maintaining temperature balance, rules for ventilation, and methods for efficient heat accumulation. You will be able to study both the experience of erecting attached greenhouses, characteristic of Northern European countries, and basic regulations that ensure stable comfort for plants and people in the home garden.
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
An attached greenhouse serves as an effective protective zone, combining human comfort with favorable conditions for growing crops. It creates a specific microclimate, allowing for an extension of the usage season of the space up to 9 months per year
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The author shares professional experience in the development of the protected ground industry and recalls the work on the first recommendations for growing vegetables and transplants under film covers. The article covers the historical development of greenhouses in the research environment
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The use of hollow-core slabs and forced air circulation systems allows for the efficient conversion of solar energy into heat for greenhouses and residential houses. The article reveals design solutions for heat accumulation and principles for evaluating system efficiency
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines important nuances of polycarbonate installation: identifying the protective UV layer and the rules for removing the protective film. Advice is also offered on the rational placement of greenhouses on the plot relative to the borders with neighbors
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article contains practical recommendations for choosing the design and construction of a greenhouse adjacent to a residential house. You will learn how to account for climatic loads, prepare a design, and evaluate the functional requirements for the future structure
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
High-quality greenhouse design ensures comfort for the gardener and creates optimal conditions for the harvest. The article explains how to choose the location of the structure, taking into account lighting and wind protection depending on the season
Greenhouses and covers For agronomists
The article examines technical solutions for ventilation of film greenhouses that allow for effective hardening of transplants. The author analyzes the reliability of structures, the efficiency of microclimate control, and the possibilities for mechanization of work in modern vegetable greenhouses
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Light is a key energy source for photosynthesis, upon which the greenhouse yield volume directly depends. The article describes methods for improving natural lighting and rules for installing electrical networks in protected soil conditions
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Automation of greenhouse heating allows for maintaining the optimal temperature for seedlings without constant monitoring. The article examines circuits based on relays, mercury thermometers, and pressure thermometers for controlling electric heaters
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
The article examines the main types of greenhouses — from lean-to to hangar-style — as well as the features of their internal layout and soil preparation. You will learn about various heating methods and the possibility of constructing simple manure-soil hotbeds for farm needs
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
An attached greenhouse is a space that combines the functions of a veranda, an energy storage unit, and a vegetable garden. The article examines the stages of greenhouse management: from selecting low-maintenance crops to calculating the time required for agricultural operations
Greenhouses and covers For gardeners
Proper greenhouse design significantly reduces energy costs and optimizes resources. This article examines the rules for foundation insulation, water collection systems, and choosing the greenhouse orientation relative to the cardinal directions
