Greenhouse

A very wide range of crops is now grown under protected cultivation, with the term “greenhouse” encompassing simple plastic walk-in tunnels to ranges of several hectares of glass or plastic covered structures with sophisticated, computer-assisted controlled environments.

Greenhouse gardening is now a great way to extend the pleasure of gardening year-around. Depending on the type of greenhouse chosen, it’s possible to enjoy colorful and exotic flowers like orchids, cultivate gourmet vegetables such as European seedless cucumbers, or start seedlings for the outside garden. Greenhouse crops contribute substantially to the agricultural economies of the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada Japan, eastern China, Korea and Colombia.

Growing plants under greenhouse conditions is almost exciting and rewarding phase of horticulture especially during the winter months when plants are dormant out-of-doors.

Greenhouse gardening is similar in many ways to gardening outside. The plants still need adequate nutrients and water, and protection from insect pests and diseases.

Today, almost all frames of the modern, small greenhouse are made from aluminium. They are light in weight, with good appearance, low maintenance, are available in all sizes and styles and are easy to assemble.

For large greenhouse structures other materials such as galvanized steel, iron and wood are available and are being used.
Greenhouse