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    How to lay out a dripper irrigation system

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: April 26, 2013|Last Updated: December 13, 2017|Categories: Open systems|Tags: Designs, Drippers, Filters, Irrigation, Open systems, Pumps, Tanks|

    A basic layout of a dripper irrigation system is provided using bags. Note the position of the filters in relation to the pump and water supply. Solenoid valves can be installed but the position will depend on the size of the block or number of plants that need to be irrigated at a time. The [...]

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    Greenhouse size – Important factors to take into account

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: April 23, 2013|Last Updated: September 27, 2021|Categories: Greenhouses, Systems|Tags: Designs, Structures|

    Greenhouse size is determined by the width and height. The height will determine climate inside the greenhouse and the width will determine what crops you will or can grow in the greenhouse.  So what is the ideal greenhouse size; well, it is not a simple answer. It requires some holistic thinking, but let's see what the scientist [...]

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    Greenhouse structure – what works

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: April 23, 2013|Last Updated: February 7, 2020|Categories: Greenhouses, Systems|Tags: Designs, Greenhouses|

    There are a huge number of types of greenhouse structures available. The structural design will mainly depend on various factors such as: Crops that will be grownThe climate of the areaMaterial that will be used for the structureFinance available for the capitalPersonal preferences Most people that start opt for erecting a shade cloth structure since [...]

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  • 5 Important facts about greenhouse design that you should know

    By Antonius Lecuona|Published On: April 21, 2013|Last Updated: December 15, 2020|Categories: Greenhouses, Systems|Tags: Designs, Structures|

    The design of a production system consisting of a greenhouse, irrigation system, packing facility, heating system and transport system is an extremely complicated procedure which has to take into account and integrate biological and mechanical systems that work harmoniously together. Not only must this be achieved but the whole system should be flexible, adaptable, versatile, [...]

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