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Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse gives growers control over the factors that decide whether a crop thrives or struggles, like temperature, moisture, airflow and light. A well-managed greenhouse for tomatoes protects tomato plants from frost, heavy rain and pests, and it stretches the growing season well beyond what outdoor beds allow. GrowSpan designs controlled environments […]

Winter heating is one of the largest operating costs for cold-climate growers, and it has a direct effect on crop quality. The best way to heat a greenhouse is rarely a single piece of equipment. The most efficient operations combine insulation, properly sized heaters and stored solar heat, so that less energy is needed in […]

The perfect greenhouse looks different for every grower. A garden center, a vegetable producer, a school agriculture program and a commercial cannabis operation all need protection from the weather and control over the growing environment, but each needs that control at a different scale and with different equipment. The strongest results come from planning the […]

Commercial cannabis cultivation is a balancing act. Today’s growers want the quality and control of an indoor grow room, but they also want the lower energy costs and natural sunlight that come with greenhouse production. A well-designed greenhouse can deliver both when the structure, equipment and growing strategy work together. With the right combination, growers […]

Organic greenhouse production combines the controlled environment of a greenhouse with growing practices that prioritize healthy soil, natural pest and disease management and approved inputs (fertilizers, soil amendments and other materials permitted under organic standards). When producing organic crops, a greenhouse allows for more precise management of temperature, humidity, irrigation and other growing conditions. However, […]

Constructing a large greenhouse opens up opportunities to increase growing capacity and create an overall more profitable operation. With the right structure, growers can build out a production space tailored to their unique requirements, giving them the tools needed to establish a stronger foothold in the market. Because production goals vary from operation to operation, […]

When investing in a greenhouse, one of the first decisions growers face is choosing the right framing material. While wood, aluminum and other framing systems have their advantages, steel frame greenhouses have become the preferred choice for commercial growers thanks to their versatile, dependable designs. Whether growers are planning a new greenhouse or expanding an […]

Hydroponics gives growers everywhere a more controlled and efficient way of producing crops. By removing soil from the equation, this practice allows for complete control over water, nutrients and oxygen at the root level, leading to improved yields with fewer required resources. Still, these advantages don’t happen automatically, and long-term success depends on more than […]

Investing in a commercial greenhouse is one of the most important decisions a grower can make. The structure they choose will directly affect crop output, energy use, maintenance demands and their ability to expand in the future. Because of this, selecting the right greenhouse supplier is not just a purchasing decision, but a long-term operational […]

GrowSpan Greenhouse Structures is excited to announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art Venlo greenhouse at their Dyersville, Iowa campus. To celebrate this milestone, GrowSpan will be hosting a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, April 3rd from 12:00 p.m. CST to 3:00 p.m. CST at 1440 Field of Dreams Way. The event will feature a […]