Title: Differentiate among types of production facilities for ornamental and vegetable crops.
Course: Greenhouse Plant Production and Management (18052-III) > Section: Operating Plant Production Facilities

Differentiation should include the characteristics of facilities

- cold frames
- hot beds
- field-grown systems
- outdoor container systems
- high tunnels
- greenhouses
- shade houses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When choosing a site for a greenhouse, what geographic and zoning features must be considered?
- How can a grower determine the best layout and style of greenhouse to construct?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various styles of greenhouse bench and bed systems?
- What factors should be considered when selecting heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for a greenhouse?
- What types of physical structures should be considered when designing a nursery operation?
- What are the common ornamental and vegetable crops?
- How are cost analyses performed to determine which type of facility to use?