Currently a sheet of polycarbonate is being used held in place on pieces of wood to raise it above the seedlings. This has the effect of creating a mini greenhouse within the main greenhouse greatly reducing the amount of energy required to maintain the seedlings within a small temperature range. To date the energy requirement has been reduced to such an extent that no energy is required during the day to maintain the seedlings at a stable temperature. Gaps have been left around the polycarbonate to allow air ventilation which will help to prevent rotting and infections from developing. Click here for more information on this project.
The plans to modify the heated sand beds has begun with a temporary system implemented using 6 x 60cell trays containing Begonia Tom Foolery seedlings. A more permanent modular system is being developed.
Currently a sheet of polycarbonate is being used held in place on pieces of wood to raise it above the seedlings. This has the effect of creating a mini greenhouse within the main greenhouse greatly reducing the amount of energy required to maintain the seedlings within a small temperature range. To date the energy requirement has been reduced to such an extent that no energy is required during the day to maintain the seedlings at a stable temperature. Gaps have been left around the polycarbonate to allow air ventilation which will help to prevent rotting and infections from developing. Click here for more information on this project.
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