Greenhouses are a technology-based investment. There are mainly three categories of greenhouses: Low technology, Middle technology, and High technology. The higher the level of technology used, the greater potential for achieving tightly controlled growing conditions.
Low technology greenhouse characteristics:
Greenhouses are maximum of 3 meters in total height.
They do not have vertical walls.
They have poor ventilation.
This type of structure is relatively inexpensive and easy to erect.
Best for:
lower volume production
limited budgets
operations which benefit from a very affordable labor cost
Medium technology greenhouses characteristics:
Typically characterized by vertical walls
Walls range from 2m to 4m and total height is usually less than 5.5m.
Hydroponic systems increase the efficiency of water use
Production in medium-level greenhouses can be more efficient than field production.
Best for:
Average volume production
Clients who want to upgrade from low tech greenhouses
Clients who want to save on labor costs
High technology greenhouses characteristics:
Wall height of at least 4 meters, with the roof peak being up to 8 meters above ground level.
Superior crop and environmental performance.
High automatization
Best for:
High-volume production
Clients who want to save on labor costs
Clients who have a larger budget
Clients willing to invest in superior technology