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.