Knowledgebase
Welcome to the BTL Knowledgebase. Ever since we started lining ponds, creating covers, and helping people with their projects, we've gotten asked a lot of questions. Many of these questions are repeatedly asked, so we put together the BTL knowledgebase to help answer any questions you had about a particular subject. We are adding new questions every month, so continue to check back often!
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What temperature is too hot for a greenhouse and how should it be dealt with
Plants can't handle temperatures above 95 degrees. Even when the outside temperatures are in the mid 80s, the greenhouse could rise beyond 100 degrees.
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What is considered a commercial greenhouse?
A commercial greenhouse grows crops that will be sold for commercial consumption. These are often large facilities specifically outfitted to grow the intended crops. Commercial greenhouses grow vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs, fruits, and more.
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Why do we need to control light intensity in a commercial greenhouse?
Greenhouses manipulate light in order to manage temperature and irrigation, photoperiod control, minimize crop stress, and optimize photosynthesis.
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What do commercial greenhouses control?
A commercial greenhouse is a well-oiled machine in order to maximize its profits; closely monitoring ventilation, temperature regulation, CO2 enrichment, fertilizer and irrigation mixing, water recirculation, and grow lights.
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What are the main cash crops for a greenhouse business?
This varies on your location, but some of the most popular choices for greenhouse businesses include bedding plants in the late winter and early spring, garden flowers in the summer, and holida-themed plants in the fall and early winter.
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Can a retail greenhouse do well?
Lots of people enjoy roaming greenhouse aisles and picking out their own particular plants -- an especially attractive greenhouse may be best suited for allowing guests to enter and browse.
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How do I market a retail greenhouse?
Social media presence and websites are some of the easiest ways to quickly get your greenhouse known and out to the public.
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Are commercial greenhouses retail or wholesale?
Greenhouse products can be sold as retail or wholesale, depending on what works best in your local market.
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Are commercial greenhouses automated?
Most large, commercial greenhouses use automation to make functioning easier and faster.
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Should a greenhouse use branding?
Branding can offer label loyalty and recognition to your particular products, and allow you to create a unique and attractive product that draws eyes at a farmers market or on store shelves.
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How does a commercial greenhouse make extra money?
An attractive, highly functional greenhouse has innumerable opportunities for profitization.
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Where can I sell my greenhouse products?
Greenhouse products can be sold retail and appear branded on store shelves, or wholesale to restaraunts, grocers, stalls, etc.
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How do I start considering a greenhouse business?
Read as much as you can! Learn about greenhouse owners near you, subscribe to trade magazines, attend greenhouse meetings and shows, gather as much knowledge as you can.
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How much does a commercial greenhouse cost to run?
Your running costs will be determined by how much automation and power your greenhouse uses in a daily period.
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Whats the best irrigation system for a greenhouse business?
The best irrigation system for your greenhouse will depend on what your growing, and how much money you are willing to invest in the process.
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How often should you inspect a commercial greenhouse?
Clear out any debris or trash from the greenhouse space, check the cover materials for tears or punctures, and inspect your plants routinely for pests or signs of disease.
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Can you build your own commercial greenhouse?
Yes! With the right materials, you can DIY your own greenhouse all on your own.
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How do I irrigate a commercial greenhouse?
Greenhouses can be irrigated through a number of ways, drip, sprinkler, and mist irrigation are all popular options within commercial greenhouses.
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What kinds of commercial greenhouse are there?
Most durable, stable forms of greenhouse design work best for commercial greenhouses.
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What employees/labor does a greenhouse need?
How many employees your greenhouse will require will depend on its size, and how much automation you've incorporated into its maintenance.
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What's the main challenge for a commercial greenhouse?
In a commercial greenhouse, profits are incredibly seasonal.
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What are the biggest cash crops for a commercial greenhouse?
Flowers, annual vegetables, landscaping shrubs and trees, are all popular choices for commercial greenhouses.
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Which plants make a greenhouse the most money?
The best cash crop for your greenhouse will depend on the conditions of your greenhouse, and your nearby market.
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