Root zone heating systems, an effective option for greenhouses that provides heat directly to the growing media rather than heating the air of the greenhouse
Root zone heating systems, an effective option for greenhouses that provides heat directly to the growing media rather than heating the air of the greenhouse. This approach provides a triple benefit for greenhouse growers: faster production, higher quality crops and energy savings. If the root zone temperature is maintained at the optimum, air temperature in the greenhouse can be lowered 5 to 10 degrees F., reducing heat loss to the outside and therefore, reducing energy consumtion. This is possible because root zone temperature is more critical than leaf temperature for achieving good plant growth.