Location: North Carolina
Climate Zone: 8a
Size: 30’x40′
Application: Residential
Ceres Technologies: GAHT®
Date Completed: 2019
In the northwestern corner of North Carolina—where winters regularly bring freezing temperatures—our client has successfully created a thriving tropical environment inside a Ceres greenhouse. Designed to support year-round cultivation, the greenhouse enables him to grow crops far outside the region’s natural climate limits.
Inside the structure, he cultivates an impressive variety of tropical and subtropical species, including citrus, bananas, mangos, passion fruit, guavas, and jackfruit, alongside more familiar greenhouse staples like tomatoes and peppers. Managing the rapid growth of this collection requires regular pruning to accommodate the greenhouse’s vertical limits.
Key to the success of this operation is the integration of the GAHT® (Ground to Air Heat Transfer) system, a geothermal-based climate management solution developed by Ceres. By drawing on the earth’s stable underground temperature, the system provides consistent, energy-efficient heating throughout the year. Combined with the greenhouse’s passive solar design and high-performance insulation, the GAHT® system maintains a stable interior climate—even during the coldest months.
Ready to make your tropical greenhouse dream a reality? Contact us today to learn more about our year-round growing solutions!
