Connected Greenhouse

Connected greenhouses (see Figure 13.4) are several greenhouses joined together. Various styles include:

1. Gutter-connected
   
   
2. Dutch houses
   
   
3. Barrel vault
   
   
4. Sawtooth

Figure 13.4: Connected Greenhouse Styles.

Advantages include:

1. Less construction material needed
   
   
2. Require less heat
   
   
3. The overall cost is less
   
   
4. More efficient because workers and equipment can move throughout the greenhouse with ease
   
   
5. Less land is needed

Disadvantages include:

It is difficult to accommodate different crops when they require different environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and light.

Information for small greenhouse structures can be obtained from books and cooperative extension service agencies. However, large commercial greenhouse structures are typically contracted out to specific companies that produce prefabricated and pre-assembled greenhouses.