The Center for Applied Horticultural Research has been testing Solexx in Southern California for several years and are getting incredible results. Solexx vs Film Greenhouse Plastic The plants grown under Solexx consistently outperformed those grown under film. Plants grown under Solexx consistently displayed more compact growth than those grown under film. CfAHR has replaced the … Continued
Received this picture today from Rodney with Giza Gardens. This is a custom built, pyramid style, greenhouse which will help extend your growing season. The unique style allows for better diffusion and with the insulated foundation, it also helps maintain the warm soil temperatures. To see a gallery of the Giza Gardens images, click … Continued
Bringing your production costs down and receiving grant support to do that at the same time? Be aware that it is possible via the Rural Energy for America Program. But what does this program do? And is it also available for greenhouse growers, local growers or urban farmers that are not located in rural areas? … Continued
Thanks to Dave from Davesdomes in BC Canada for sharing this: I am Dave a handcrafted dome builder , these are some photo’s of a 16 foot diameter Solexx geodesic dome greenhouse on a 3 foot high wall that sits at a high school in Fort Mcmurray Alberta Canada. The pre-fabricated kit was assembled and … Continued
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $9 million in funding to assist low-income individuals and communities in developing local and independent food systems. NIFA is funding the grants through the Community Food Projects program (CFP), authorized by the … Continued
Commercial greenhouses in Southern California now have the protection of Solexx covering. It’s the perfect combination greenhouse in the southern heat. Solexx protects the plants from the harsh burning sunlight with its unique diffuse lighting and the sides will roll up for plentiful ventilation.
This customer used Solexx to make a walipini greenhouse with superior insulation. Follow the link here and scroll down when you get to this page to see the full album of images. View post on imgur.com I recently learned that “walipini” is a term derived from South America, and it means “a place of … Continued
Located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey this Solexx greenhouse covering customer designed his greenhouse in sections. He purchased metal hoop framing locally and attached Solexx covering in rolls to enclose his greenhouse structure. He cut out small doors leading to two separated units on each side of the main structure. This way he can isolate … Continued
Adapt8 tree guards have been used in the Nursery industry for many years for tree trunk protection. They provide an easy, inexpensive solution to pests, frost, machinery damage and sunscald. There are many types of trees that can benefit from tree guards because of their thin cambium layer. This layer is directly under the outside … Continued