Greenhouse Terminology

3. Structure for growing plants that is not heat or minimally heated
5. Greenhouse that stands alone
7. color of light that plants take up
9. Roof slopes in only one direction and are connected along the side posts
10. Structure protects plants from the natural environment (wint,rain)
11. Structure for growing plants that is artificially heated, is not tall enough to walk in
13. Most common framing material because it is strong yet lightweight
14. Greenhouse cover that is cheaper than glass yet costs the same to heat and cool
16. Greenhouse cover that is the most expensive and doesn't save money on heating or cooling
18. Greenhouses that are connected together at the eaves
19. Entirely interior with no real sunlight
20. Air steam greenhouses, single layer of plastic held up by large, blowing fans
21. Structure allows for maximum management of environment (temp, light, fertility)
24. Structure for growing plants that have no sides, usually covered with shade cloth to reduce light intensity and provide minimal wind protection
25. Structure for growing plants that is unheated, has a single plastic covering and is usually movable and used to extend growing season

1. Building associated with the greenhouse that is typically used for storage
2. Framing material that must be painted every 5-7 years
4. Distance between gutters is wide, cheaper to cool and more expensive to heat
6. 2 or more greenhouses in one location
8. Two roof slopes with the same pitch and width
12. Allows for open production space because there are no posts
15. One side of the greenhouse is a solid wall
17. Structure for growing plants that is covered with transparent material, tall enough to walk in, artificially heated
22. Rafters are of uneven length, makes structure adaptable to a hill
23. Distance between gutters is narrow, cheaper to heat and more expensive to cool