The Chinese Greenhouse Design and Build a Low-Cost, Passive Solar Greenhouse - Mother Earth News Wiser Living Series

Grow vegetables year-round in a greenhouse powered only by solar energy Originally developed in China to feed millions, Chinese greenhouses are earth-sheltered, solar-heated, east-west oriented, intelligently glazed, and well-insulated. They have proven highly effective in growing warm-weather vegetables and fruits like green peppers and tomatoes in cold climates through fall, winter, and early spring using passive solar energy as the sole heat source. The Chinese Greenhouse is a full-color comprehensive guide to these passive solar greenhouses for self-sufficiency and growing year-round in soil or aquaponic grow beds with no additional heat. Coverage includes: How to design, build, and operate a Chinese greenhouse How to improve performance via short-term and long-term heat banking How to provide additional heat to make your greenhouse operate even more effectively How to cool the greenhouse during the summer. Become a more self-sufficient gardener, growing and harvesting a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, with your own Chinese greenhouse.

ISBN:	9780865719293
Publisher:	New Society Publishers
Imprint:	New Society Publishers
Published date:	03 Nov 2020
DEWEY:	635.0483
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	240
Weight:	564g
Height:	192mm
Width:	228mm
Spine width:	18mm

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