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Retrofitting an Older Greenhouse HVAC System: What Should Be Upgraded First?
Posted by Cultivate and Equipment
on 11 August 2026
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An older greenhouse HVAC system can continue operating long after it stops delivering the efficiency, consistency or control a commercial grower needs. Fans still turn, boilers still produce heat and vents still open, but the growing environment may become increasingly difficult and expensive to manage.One zone may remain warmer than another. Humidity may rise overnight despite continuous equip...
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Greenhouse Air Circulation Systems: How to Eliminate Hot Spots and Protect Crop Uniformity
Posted by Cultivate and Equipment
on 24 July 2026
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Creating the right temperature and humidity inside a commercial greenhouse is only part of effective climate control. Those conditions must also be distributed consistently throughout the facility and, most importantly, through the crop canopy.A temperature sensor may indicate that a greenhouse has reached its target setpoint, but that reading does not guarantee every plant is experiencing the ...
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How to Prevent Heat Stress in Commercial Greenhouses During Summer
Posted by Cultivate and Equipment
on 9 July 2026
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Summer creates some of the most demanding operating conditions for commercial greenhouse growers. Long daylight hours can support rapid crop development, but intense solar radiation, high outdoor temperatures and rising humidity can quickly push a greenhouse beyond its ideal growing conditions.Unlike an open field, a greenhouse captures solar energy. This is beneficial during cool weather, but ...
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Reducing Greenhouse Operating Costs: HVAC Strategies That Deliver Real ROI
Posted by Cultivate and Equipment
on 19 June 2026
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For commercial greenhouse operators, profitability depends on far more than simply increasing production. Success comes from balancing crop performance, environmental control, labour management, and operating expenses. As energy prices continue to rise across Canada, many greenhouse owners are looking for practical ways to reduce overhead while maintaining the ideal growing conditions their cro...
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Greenhouse Dehumidification and Energy Efficiency: A Complete Guide for Commercial Growers
Posted by Cultivate and Equipment
on 20 April 2026
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Greenhouse dehumidification and energy efficiency are two of the most critical and interconnected challenges facing modern greenhouse operators. In commercial greenhouses across Canada, humidity management directly impacts plant health, crop yield, disease pressure, and operational costs. At the same time, managing humidity without wasting energy has become increasingly important as electricity...
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