Based on real-life experiences from experienced industry professionals, including equipment and greenhouse manufacturers and growers, the presented information covers all aspects of commercial greenhouses and the equipment needed to run them--the structures themselves, benches, irrigation, heating and cooling, environmental controls, mechanization, and automation. The most recent developments in greenhouse evolution are discussed, as are the varieties of available greenhouse structures and specialized structures, including headhouses, chemical storage facilities, and retail greenhouses. New to the 19th Edition is a section on The Cannabis Greenhouse.

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Title: Ball RedBook: Greenhouse Structures, Equipment, and Technology
Publisher: Ball Publishing
Publication Date: 2021
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1733254110
ISBN 13: 9781733254113
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Good

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The definitive guide to greenhouse structures, equipment, and technology for floriculture. This 19th Edition of the Ball RedBook offers updated content on greenhouse technologies, labor efficiency, robotics, and sustainable production. Written by industry experts, it presents practical information about greenhouse structures, equipment, and technology used in real-world greenhouses.

Inside, find chapters devoted to:

Structures and glazing
Curtain systems
Bench and floor growing systems
Irrigation
Environmental controls
Mechanization, automation, and robotics
Pest control
Hydroponics
Cannabis/hemp cultivation facilities
Retail greenhouses
Business management and marketing

This volume is an invaluable resource for greenhouse growers, floriculture professionals, horticulture students, and anyone interested in controlled-environment agriculture.

About the Author

Chris Beytes is the editor of GrowerTalks magazine and has been in the horticulture industry for nearly 40 years. He lives in South Elgin, Illinois.

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