Solar Greenhouse Basics: Structure Orientation
Solar greenhouse design begins with choosing the correct orientation for your greenhouse on your given site. For those in the Northern hemisphere, the length of the
Solar greenhouse design begins with choosing the correct orientation for your greenhouse on your given site. For those in the Northern hemisphere, the length of the
Location/Climate Zone – Wanship, Utah, Zone 5bSize – 30′ x 60′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggiesYear Complete – 2019Application – community greenhouse for luxury resort
Location/Climate Zone – Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada, zone 4aSize – 30′ x 41′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggies, herbs, micro greens, plant propagationYear Complete –
Location/Climate Zone – Saugerties, New York, Zone 6aSize – 30′ x 50′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – plant growth experiments Year Complete – 2019Application – educational
Understanding the meaning of a “greenhouse kit” At Ceres, we design highly efficient greenhouses for many different applications. The same design elements attributed to our
Are you thinking about purchasing a greenhouse? Do you wonder what to grow in a greenhouse? Do you question what greenhouse climate control systems are
There are many different shapes and building styles of passive solar greenhouses. The most successful building styles (commonly referred to as “geometries”) integrate four basic
Ceres Greenhouses are designed to grow year-round Factors like day length, greenhouse temperature and grower experience will affect what types of plants thrive in your
The housing and construction markets are hitting new records every day. Houses are selling above asking price with multiple bidders, and construction material and labor
Pest and disease outbreaks in a greenhouse are a serious pain and can get out of hand if they aren’t addressed properly. Because this is
As much as cultivators wish they could predict what their outdoor growing season will be like, they are always at the mercy of Mother Nature.
Managing and balancing temperature and humidity in the greenhouse can be a source of frustration, further compounded by location, climate, greenhouse environmental control systems, and
A Ceres GAHT® (ground to air heat transfer) System is our patented geothermal climate control technology that has helped our growers maintain comfortable growing conditions,
Why an automated controller is better than a thermostat for your climate controlled greenhouse Ceres’ patented solar design and innovative climate control technologies enable us
How do you keep your backyard greenhouse supplying food year-round? There are two fundamental factors to consider when planning your greenhouse planting schedule: temperature and day-length. Check out
Strawberries are a delectable fruit, making them among the most valuable to grow. Out of season, they are almost impossible to find, and if you
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a 3D modeling process used for design and construction in order to more accurately plan and build structures. At Ceres
Location/Climate Zone – Morgan, Utah, 6bSize – 30′ x 96′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – veggiesYear Complete – 2020Application – community therapeutic space A greenhouse can
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Carbon dioxide (CO2): The Basics Introduction 1 – Different types of plants, different biological processes 2 – C3 plants: the importance of
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Managing a perfect growing environment is challenging and is the topic of much research. We know that the environment dictates the efficiency
Written by Coach, Ceres Designer Marina Gieres Wageningen University & Research hosted the second edition of the Urban Greenhouse Challenge and we participated as the
All around the world, the food industry has been affected by COVID-19 in one way or another. Fortunately, there have been some positive food-related trends
Get A Free Quote At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront of greenhouse technology. We conduct our own
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between the two most commonly used artificial lights in commercial greenhouse
The Relationship Between Greenhouse Design and Supplemental Lighting The benefit of growing in a greenhouse, rather than growing indoors, is the ability to utilize free
Location/Climate Zone – Careywood, Idaho, Zone 6aSize – 23′ x 40′ with 10′ attached head houseType – HighYield™ Kit, aquaponicCrop – veggies and fish Application
At Ceres we are challenging the idea that “high tech” means “expensive” when it comes to greenhouse design. Between our patented passive solar structural design
Location/Climate Zone – Denver, Colorado, 5b-6aSize – 30′ x 98′Type – HighYield™ Kit Crop – micro greensYear Complete – 2018Application – commercial We strive to make
Local food, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative agriculture are three related but distinct movements in how food gets grown. Local food focuses on shortening the distance
What is Agritech? Agritech, short for agricultural technology, is the integration of technology into farming and food production systems to improve efficiency, yields, sustainability, and
As summer approaches and the outside temperatures begin to rise, the temperature inside your greenhouse will begin to rise with it. How do you combat
Insulating the soil underneath your greenhouse is an essential (and easy) step for energy-efficient year-round growing. Here’s the basics. Often when building an energy-efficient greenhouse, people
Looking to design an aquaponics greenhouse? Here are some quick tips and strategies for making the most out of your greenhouse aquaponics investment. 1. Place
Growing bananas and guava, this off-grid tropical greenhouse is anything but your typical commercial greenhouse Step into the solar greenhouse at Golden Hoof Farm in Boulder CO
