The North Slope is designed to shed snow and allow maximum light into the greenhouse for Northern climates. We have found that its generous Gothic peak makes it easy to cool with natural ventilation so that it excels in mild to hot climates as well. The North Slope is a commercial grade quonset for Agricultural use / high tunnel greenhouse. The North Slope's Gothic arch design has no flat spots on the roof making it stronger and drip less than most.
Sunridge Nurseries is excited to announce that it has embarked on an expansion project that will increase their overall production area by an additional 7 acres of greenhouses and shade houses. These state of the art, Agra-Tech solar light ranges will come equipped with the latest technologies in greenhouse climate and irrigation controls. By incorporating higher gutter heights, ridge roof vents and internal shade curtains, coupled with energy efficient double wall polycarbonate coverings, we expect to shorten our crop time on potted grafted vines and do it with fewer energy inputs. Other features include the addition of HAF fans and light diffusion in the polycarbonate coverings which will allows us to grow at higher crop densities without sacrificing plant quality.
The expansion project will increase our overall capacity by 2 million potted vines under a protected insect free environment. This, along with all concrete flooring and roadways throughout the entire project and our continued use of all metal benching, will help to provide for a more disease free growing area. The ability to wash down benches, floors and walkways with disinfectants both before and after vines move thru the facility is a critical step in keeping the vines free of unwanted diseases.
by Michael Vietti
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Sunridge Nurseries
Bakersfield, CA