Now that hemp production has literally moved out of the closet in several states, the transition from a high-cost indoor cultivation facility to greenhouse production is a logical progression. Greenhouse growing takes advantage of the sun’s natural energy and light, resulting in substantial cost savings and reduced environmental impact. Whether you’re a new grower or … Continued
Last year’s Polar Vortex and this year’s major snow events illustrate how these larger scale weather occurrences have a major impact on reducing the payback period for greenhouse energy conservation projects. As outside temperatures drop below normal, energy consumption goes up. In addition, insurance companies might force a grower to heat an empty greenhouse or … Continued
“Three or Four years ago, we completely recovered one of our greenhouses with Solexx. We also installed it to some of the end walls on our other greenhouse structures. The growing environment in our Solexx structure has worked effectively for the wide variety or plants we grow at our nursery. The diffuse light created with … Continued
Clearly energy has become more and more of a concern over the years. With a higher frequency of polar vortex events, growers are looking for ways improve efficiency when it comes to saving energy. If your greenhouse covering is due to be replaced, now is the time to research alternatives to help cut energy costs and … Continued
Solexx Review from Washington state: I bought my first roll of Solexx over fifteen years ago. At that time Solexx had a ten year warranty, it truly proved the durability test of time. When I decided to build another greenhouse, Solexx was my choice not only for withstanding the elements but also for insulating ability, … Continued
Customer Review in Pennsylvania: Recently we caught up with Solexx customer Daryl Rice. Daryl owns Rice Greenhouses in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. They use Solexx on their endwalls and sidewalls and report after six plus years Solexx is holding up well — much better than the Coraplast it replaced. They invested in Solexx for it’s durability and it does the job! Even … Continued
High tunnel greenhouses are an economical way to keep plants protected from the frost without the expense of adding heat. Typically high tunnel greenhouses are covered with poly film. This material offers a fair amount of protection from the frost and the elements, but it tears easily in strong winds. Additionally, the heavy snow tends … Continued
Heading to the Cultivate 2014 show in Columbus, Ohio? Stop by and see Adaptive Plastics, makers of Solexx™ Greenhouse Covering at booth 2108. Solexx™ is a unique HDPE twin-wall greenhouse covering material specially formulated by Adaptive Plastics, Inc. When it comes to greenhouse plastic, Solexx™ greenhouse panels surpass other covering choices in insulation, light quality … Continued
The Michigan Energy Office provides loans up to $400,000 to farms and small businesses to help fund energy efficiency improvements. To qualify, you must staff fewer than 500 employees, own the facility and match the grant amount by 100%. Interest rates are 5% or less. This is a perfect opportunity to help fund recovering your … Continued
We all know that heating your greenhouse is an absolute must as the winds and rains rage just outside your protective greenhouse covering. In reality that covering is the only thing keeping the harsh weather from destroying your stock, much like a wall holding back an ocean of water. If one rock slips, there’s water … Continued