Researchers at Purdue are working on a greenhouse conveyor belt system that moves plants around within the greenhouse to ensure consistency and stable growing conditions. Advances in greenhouse technology could help boost the interest among ordinary people in using greenhouses to produce food and mitigate harm to the environment. Greenhouses come in all different shapes and sizes, from small lean-to structure to bigger, modular ones. It’s important to position the greenhouse correctly, keep it clean and ensure the plants inside are protected against insects and Disease.
Key Takeaways:
- Purdue University’s 1000 ft on campus greenhouse is getting a serious revamp.
- The idea is to restructure the greenhouse to create an automated system via conveyor belt, to keep plants moving.
- Two things you will need for your own greenhouse, a location with unimpeded sunlight and a sturdy foundation, preferably brick, or lumber, rather than dirt.
“If you want to increase your self-sufficiency, and help the planet at the same time, using a greenhouse can be a great step.”
Read more: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/using-a-greenhouse-for-food-self-sufficiency/