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Whether you’re exploring site selection for a large commercial greenhouse or diving into the engineering behind climate-controlled research facilities, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our resources to deepen your understanding of greenhouse planning and design — including how our patented geothermal technologies work. Have a question?

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Growing Plants with Carbon Dioxide
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Carbon dioxide (CO2): The Basics  Introduction 1 – Different types of...
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Thinking About "Plant Diet"
By Hervé Maumus-Hue Managing a perfect growing environment is challenging and is the topic of much...
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Tuning the Spectrum - An Introduction to Far-Red 
Get A Free Quote At Ceres, we help our clients become smarter growers by staying at the forefront...
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LED or HPS: Which Supplemental Lighting Option Should You Choose For Your Greenhouse?
For the second installation of our greenhouse lighting series, we will be discussing the difference between...
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light harvesting
Light Harvesting Advantages of Passive Solar Design
The Relationship Between Greenhouse Design and Supplemental Lighting  The benefit of growing in...
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eco-loop
Introducing the EcoLoop™:  Ceres Most Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling System Yet 
At Ceres we are challenging the idea that “high tech” means “expensive” when it comes to greenhouse design....
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regeneration agriculture
Local Food, Sustainable Agriculture, and Regenerative Farming: What's the Difference?
Local food, sustainable agriculture, and regenerative agriculture are three related but distinct movements...
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What Is Agritech? A Guide for Greenhouse Growers
What is Agritech? Agritech, short for agricultural technology, is the integration of technology into...
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How Can I Keep My Residential Greenhouse From Overheating?
As summer approaches and the outside temperatures begin to rise, the temperature inside your greenhouse...
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An Introduction to Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD)
Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) is the difference between how much moisture the air can hold and how much...
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Choosing The Right Contractor For Your Greenhouse Project: During The Build
Once you have chosen a contractor, your involvement in the building process is far from over. There are...
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Choosing the Right Contractor For Your Greenhouse Project: What to Consider Before Hiring a Contractor
One of the most important aspects of building a greenhouse is hiring the right greenhouse construction...
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Building a Residential Greenhouse: Wood vs. Steel
Owning your own backyard greenhouse is an investment that can elevate your gardening experience beyond...
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Is My Plant Getting Enough Light?
The following is an excerpt from The Year-Round Solar Greenhouse, with additional content provided...
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Greenhouse Controls for GAHT system
Setting Controls in a GAHT® System or Climate Battery
A climate battery is a ground-to-air heat exchanger that provides year-round heating and cooling of solar...
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