Greenhouse Basics

Open Ended

What do you think is the first thing you should think about when planning out a greenhouse?

Open Ended

When can you start propagating?

Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of having a greenhouse?

• Protecting plants from the cold

• Increasing plant growth time before and after the season

• An area for relaxation

• All of these

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a successful greenhouse?

• Proper Ventilation

• Adequate sunlight

• Watering System

• Bench System

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a commercial greenhouse?

• Cultivating large numbers of plants for sale

• Providing space for personal relaxation

• Experimenting with plant types

• Growing plants as a hobby
  

Multiple Choice

What distinguishes an attached greenhouse from a freestanding one?

• Freestanding greenhouses are smaller

• Attached greenhouses are used for commercial purposes

• Attached greenhouses are connected to other buildings

• Freestanding greenhouses require no accessories

Multiple Select

What structure can an attached greenhouse be connected to? (mark all that apply)

• A house

• A building

• A classroom

• None of these

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of an even-span attached greenhouse?

• Limited space

• Difficult to maintain temperature

• High cost

• Limited sunlight exposure

Multiple Choice

Why is sunlight direction important for a lean-to greenhouse?

• To maintain an even temperature
  

• To minimize humidity levels
  

• To reduce construction costs
  

• To maximize ventilation

Multiple Choice

What is a limitation of a window-mounted greenhouse?

• High cost
  

• Small space
  

• Requires large amounts of sunlight
  

• Difficult to build

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage of a freestanding greenhouse?

• It can be any size

• It is easier to heat
  

• It requires no ventilation system
  

• It is more expensive

Multiple Choice

What kind of greenhouse is this?

• Attached

• Even Span

• Freestanding

• Lean-to

Multiple Choice

What kind of greenhouse is this?

• Freestanding

• Even-span

• Lean-to

• Attached

Multiple Choice

What kind of greenhouse is this?

• Lean-to

• Even-span

• Attached

• Free-standing

Multiple Choice

Which is a disadvantage of using fiberglass for greenhouse covering?

• It is too expensive
  
  

• It is not durable

• It breaks down over time due to UV light

• It does not provide adequate light

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of trusses in a greenhouse?

• Cooling

• Structural Strength

• Ventilation

• Water Drainage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a management technique for greenhouses?

• Controlling temperature
  
  

• Selecting the location

• Choosing soil types

• Proper ventilation

Multiple Choice

Why is the south or southeast the best location for a greenhouse?

• It gets the most sunlight in winter
  
  

• It is easier to heat in summer

• It avoids natural damage

• It ensures consistent water supply

Multiple Choice

Why is it easier to lengthen a greenhouse rather than widen it?

• To accommodate plant height
  
  

• To save on construction costs

• To maintain proper walk and bench space

• To increase sunlight exposure

Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of an automatic watering system?

• Reduces water usage
  
  

• Always provides adequate water supply

• Increases plant growth rate

• Eliminates the need for sunlight

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a benefit of proper greenhouse ventilation?

• Reducing mold and mildew

• Reducing harmful bugs

• Controlling water supply

• Providing an ideal growing environment

Multiple Choice

What is an inexpensive way to cool a greenhouse?

• Installing additional cooling fans
  

• Using natural tree cover or shade covers

• Increasing the ventilation system

• Adding misters to the watering system

Multiple Choice

What factor does NOT influence greenhouse heating requirements?

• Geographic location
  

• Height of the plants

• Amount of direct sunlight

• Plants being grown

Multiple Choice

Why should greenhouse benches not exceed 36 inches in height?

• To improve temperature control

• To make them accessible to all individuals

• To maximize space efficiency

• To maintain structural integrity

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of peninsular bench layouts?

• Limited space
  

• Difficult to install watering systems

• Hard to separate plants

• Inefficient for floor space usage

Multiple Choice

What is the main advantage of longitudinal bench layouts?

• Best use of floor space
  

• Simplifies daily tasks

• Provides the most growing space

• Reduces watering needs

Multiple Choice

Why are rolling benches not ideal for business use?

• They are too expensive
  

• Customers cannot access all plants easily

• They require specialized installation

• They do not maximize floor space

Open Ended

List 2 growing medias NOT listed in the slides.

Open Ended

List 1 method for pest and disease control.

Multiple Choice

What is the average temperature of a greenhouse?

• 70 degrees F

• 65 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

• 85 degrees F