DIY Polyhouse: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Greenhouse
Imagine harvesting fresh tomatoes weeks before your neighbors or protecting delicate seedlings from a surprise frost. A DIY polyhouse makes this possible! A. Simply put, a polyhouse is…
Author: Claudia Ringler
Claudia Ringler is Deputy Division Director of the Environment and Production Technology Division. From 1996 until now, she served in various other research positions in that division. She currently co-leads the Institute’s water research program and is also a basin theme leader. Her research interests are water management, global food and water security, natural resource constraints to global food production, and the synergies of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Dr. Ringler has field experience across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Claudia have published many journal articles in the areas of global water and food security, with a more recent focus on gender, nutrition, climate change and energy.
Types of Polyhouse
Polyhouses, also known as greenhouses covered with polyethylene film, create controlled environments protecting plants from harsh weather, pests, and diseases. Classifying polyhouses helps farmers select the…
Retractable Roof Polyhouse: Ultimate Climate Control for Farming
For decades, farmers have used polyhouses (like greenhouses covered in plastic film) to protect crops from bad weather and extend growing seasons. But traditional fixed-roof polyhouses…
Capsicum/Shimla Mirch Farming in Polyhouse: A Profitable Choice
Capsicum, known widely in India as Shimla Mirch, is a popular and valuable vegetable prized for its colors, crunch, and vitamins. However, growing it traditionally in…
Vertical Farming in Polyhouse – Maximizing Space & Control
Imagine needing to feed nearly 10 billion people by 2050, but having less farmland and more unpredictable weather. It’s a huge challenge! A smart solution is…
Coriander Farming in Polyhouse: Growing All Year Round
Coriander, that fresh, citrusy herb essential to countless dishes, is a kitchen staple with high demand. However, growing it reliably in open fields can be tricky….
Rose Farming in Polyhouse: The Blooming Advantage
Imagine having perfect, beautiful roses available every single day of the year, regardless of rain, frost, or scorching sun. This isn’t magic; it’s the power of…
Polyhouse Crops: What can be grown in polyhouses?
A polyhouse is a greenhouse covered with polyethylene plastic, creating a controlled space for plants. Polyhouse crops are plants specifically chosen to thrive in this environment. What makes a crop…
Low Tunnel Polyhouse: Your Affordable Season-Extending Farming
A. Definition: A low tunnel polyhouse is a simple, temporary, greenhouse-like structure. It consists of flexible hoops (usually made of metal, PVC, or fiberglass) bent over a…
Fully Automated Polyhouse
Imagine a greenhouse that practically runs itself. That’s the promise of a Fully Automated Polyhouse. Unlike traditional polyhouses that offer basic shelter and need constant manual adjustment,…