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WorksheetsGreenhouse Operations and Maintenance
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
Define Irrigation
supplies water to the growing media of greenhouse plants
a device that measures temperature and has a small fan attached to blow the air across the temperature sensor
Parts of the greenhouse that can be opened to release built-up heat to the outside environment, reduce condensation, and improve airflow
Areas of the greenhouse that can be opened or closed to allow or prevent air exchange between the greenhouse and the outside environment
What Soils have the best drainage
Loam
Sandy
Silt
Clay
Name this Structure ______
Even-Span
Uneven span
Gothic Arch
Hotbeds
Name this Structure _____
Lean-To
Quonset
Gothic Arch
Ridge and Furrow
Define Cold Frame
A structure that is used to grow plants that is passively heated and uses a vent for releasing built-up heat
square or semi-circle structure made of a frame and a plastic covering. It is heated by the sun and is used to extend the growing season for plants
structure consisting of four walls and a glass or plastic top. Heat is supplied via a heated cable and hot water, steam, or decomposing plant material is place beneath the plant.
Vertical or horizontal slats placed in a frame that can be angled to allow air and light exchange between the greenhouse and the outside environment
What is the ideal pH level for
soil?
5-7
3-7
10-12
1-3
What two types of fans are mainly used in a greenhouse
Circulation fans
Exhaust fans
Floor fan
Table Fan
Vertical or horizontal slats placed in a frame that can be angled to allow air and light exchange between the greenhouse and the outside environment
Shutters
Louvers
Vents
Photocells
Name this structure
Louvers
Uneven span
Quonset
Lean-To
square or semi-circle structure made of a frame and a plastic covering. It is heated by the sun and is used to extend the growing season for plants
Shutters
Hotbeds
High-Tunnels
Vents
What are benches meant for in a greenhouse
Place plant above the floor
To sit down on
To hold the sprinkler system
To sleep on
