PLS1010C Intro to Plant Sciences Print or Type Name: Kevin Watts

Activity: Greenhouse Operations

Dr. Merritt

Watch the video tour of the greenhouse behind the AHS building, identify elements of the
greenhouse. The video is posted in the Greenhouse Structures and Growing Crops module. It is also
available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/PO3wcoXg-S0.

1. What type of greenhouse structure is the greenhouse?

Detached greenhouse

2. What style of that structure is it?

Gothic Arch

3. What type of greenhouse covering does it have (glass, plastic film, fiberglass-reinforced plastic,
acrylic, or polycarbonate)?
Plastic film.

4. What type of bench orientation does it have (longitudinal, cross benching, or peninsular)?
Peninsular

5. Describe the type of benches.

Peninsular Maximizing grow space with easy accessibility to move and work.

6. Are the benches movable or fixed?

Movable

7. What type of heating system does it have (steam, hot water, forced-air, infrared radiant, solar
radiation)? Forced-air
8. What type of ventilation system(s) does it have (natural, fan-tube, fan and pad, fog evaporative,
shading)? Fan Tube

9. What is done to ensure good quality water?

Liquid fertilizers to insure better nutrients, water treatment

10. Identify the container systems used in the greenhouse.

Bedding plant containers

11. What type of irrigation system is used in the greenhouse (tube irrigation, capillary mat, ebb and
flow, overhead, perimeter, or soaker hose)?
Overhead Irrigation

12. What problem can this type of irrigation cause?

Wet foliage might increase disease

13. Identify the types of fertilizers used in this greenhouse.

Liquid Fertilizer

14. Describe what is done for integrated pest management in this greenhouse.
Using pesticides and products like lawn and yard insect killer