Greenhouse Guides & Insights
Practical guides on greenhouse types, materials, climate control, crops and buying, from FANGCHENG, a greenhouse manufacturer in Guangzhou since 2002.
Latest greenhouse guides
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Latest articleClimateGreenhouse Ventilation Systems: Natural vs Mechanical, Vent Area
Greenhouse ventilation systems compared: natural vs mechanical, vent area as % of floor area, fan sizing in cfm and inlet layout, from extension sources.
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BuyingHow to Choose a Greenhouse Construction Company: 12 Questions
How to choose a greenhouse construction company: 12 questions on scope, design loads, references, quotes, payments and warranty, plus a bid scorecard.
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ClimateGreenhouse Solar Heating: Passive vs Active Systems Compared
Greenhouse solar heating explained: passive vs active systems, how solar radiant storage works, and what a Chinese solar greenhouse is and where it fits.
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ClimateGreenhouse Shade Cloth Percentage Guide by Crop and Cover
Greenhouse shade cloth percentage guide: 20-40% for vegetables, 30% for tomatoes, what the rating means, internal vs external shade, color and timing.
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ClimateVPD Chart for Greenhouse: Target Ranges and How to Read Them
VPD chart for greenhouse growers: VPD at each temperature and humidity, published target ranges in kPa, effects of low and high VPD, and how…
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ClimateLean-To Greenhouse: Heat Savings, Orientation and Limits
Lean-to greenhouse guide for farms and institutions: how a shared wall affects heating, which wall to face, width limits and what to specify in…
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ClimateGreenhouse Heaters Compared: Unit, Hot Water, Radiant, Biomass
Greenhouse heater guide: unit heaters, hot water, infrared and biomass systems, how to size by heat load, venting rules and what to specify in…
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MaterialsGlass Greenhouse Glass Types: Tempered, Low-Iron and Diffused
Glass greenhouse glass compared: tempered, low-iron and diffused types, 3 mm vs 4 mm thickness, light transmission, and what to specify before you buy.
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MaterialsGreenhouse Plastic Film: Thickness, Types (PE, EVA, PO), Lifespan
Greenhouse plastic film guide: compare PE, EVA and PO types, 3, 4 and 6 mil thickness, lifespan, light and heat, plus what to specify…
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MaterialsPolycarbonate Greenhouse Panels: 6mm vs 8mm vs 10mm Compared
Polycarbonate panels for a greenhouse: compare 6mm, 8mm and 10mm twin-wall on light, insulation, span and climate, plus what to specify before you buy.
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CropsCommercial Strawberry Greenhouse Guide: Structure, Climate Control & Yield Benchmarks
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BuyingHow to Import a Greenhouse from China: Shipping, Customs & Container Loading Guide
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TypesGreenhouse Site Selection & Land Preparation: What to Check Before You Build
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