Greenhouse Terminology

3. Structure for growing plants that is not heat or minimally heated
9. Roof slopes in only one direction and are connected along the side posts
10. Structure for growing plants that have no sides, usually covered with shade cloth to reduce light intensity and provide minimal wind protection
11. Entirely interior with no real sunlight
14. Rafters are of uneven length, makes structure adaptable to a hill
16. Structure for growing plants that is unheated, has a single plastic covering and is usually movable and used to extend growing season
17. Air steam greenhouses, single layer of plastic held up by large, blowing fans
19. Greenhouse that stands alone
21. Greenhouse cover that is cheaper than glass yet costs the same to heat and cool
23. Greenhouses that are connected together at the eaves
24. Structure allows for maximum management of environment (temp, light, fertility)

1. Allows for open production space because there are no posts
2. One side of the greenhouse is a solid wall
4. Distance between gutters is narrow, cheaper to heat and more expensive to cool
5. Greenhouse cover that is the most expensive and doesn't save money on heating or cooling
6. Distance between gutters is wide, cheaper to cool and more expensive to heat
7. 2 or more greenhouses in one location
8. Structure for growing plants that is covered with transparent material, tall enough to walk in, artificially heated
12. Structure protects plants from the natural environment (wint,rain)
13. Framing material that must be painted every 5-7 years
15. color of light that plants take up
16. Building associated with the greenhouse that is typically used for storage
18. Most common framing material because it is strong yet lightweight
20. Two roof slopes with the same pitch and width
22. Structure for growing plants that is artificially heated, is not tall enough to walk in