by Chris Beytes (Editor)
The definitive guide to greenhouse structures, equipment, and technology for floriculture. This 19th Edition of the Ball RedBook offers updated content on greenhouse technologies, labor efficiency, robotics, and sustainable production. Written by industry experts, it presents practical information about greenhouse structures, equipment, and technology used in real-world greenhouses.
Inside, find chapters devoted to:
- Structures and glazing
- Curtain systems
- Bench and floor growing systems
- Irrigation
- Environmental controls
- Mechanization, automation, and robotics
- Pest control
- Hydroponics
- Cannabis/hemp cultivation facilities
- Retail greenhouses
- Business management and marketing
This volume is an invaluable resource for greenhouse growers, floriculture professionals, horticulture students, and anyone interested in controlled-environment agriculture.
Author Biography
Chris Beytes is the editor of GrowerTalks magazine and has been in the horticulture industry for nearly 40 years. He lives in South Elgin, Illinois.
Number of Pages: 274
Dimensions: 0.9 x 11 x 8.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 25, 2021
