Crop scheduling and improving greenhouse energy efficiency

Erik Runkle, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University

 

Energy is consumed to create a favorable greenhouse environment during the winter and early spring. Trade-offs can exist between greenhouse energy consumption and producing high-quality ornamental crops in a short period of time. In this webinar, Dr. Runkle will discuss how light and temperature regulate the production of common bedding plants, as well as energy costs for heating. He will also discuss cost-effective strategies to decrease greenhouse energy costs on a per-plant or square-foot basis during the winter and early spring.