During the winter, when the air is more dry, managing humidification for greenhouse propagation can be a critical step to ensure healthier plants and greater yield from the crop. Fogco offers a range of humidification solutions, including traditional static line systems, low-pressure air injection systems, and our proprietary line of Revolution® products. These specialized products provide an efficient and effective means of maintaining high levels of humidification with the added benefit of a focused air stream that improves the absorption of the moisture in the air and ensures even distribution throughout the facility.
Why Humidification Is So Important for Greenhouses
Printing operations, paper storage, wood processing, and many textiles plants also require increased humidity levels during the dry winter months. (Increased humidity prevents paper cracking and peeling, helps eliminate static electricity, and is an effective means of dust control. These improvements can reduce operational costs and improve product quality.) Greenhouse applications benefit from increased humidity in a different way.
The main purpose for adding humidity for greenhouse propagation is to create an environment where plants will thrive. This capability will promote increased health and productivity within the greenhouse by eliminating “plant water stress”, one of the most significant factors in the growth of all plants. By adding moisture to the air, the plants also exhibit less heat stress, they lose less moisture through evaporation, and they can more readily absorb the needed nutrients for improved growth.
Plants lose their moisture through evaporation from the leaves. They also gather carbon needed for growth in the form of carbon dioxide through the leaves. By controlling the plants pores with a properly designed misting system, the results are stronger and healthier plants with optimum growth potential.
Depending on the size of your greenhouse, the type of plants you are growing, and other factors, the exact humidification requirements and system design will vary, but levels between 45% and 55% are typical. However, in some greenhouse applications, humidity levels as high as 95% may be required. The system can also be designed to provide necessary cooling within the greenhouse.
Choose Fogco for Your Humidification Needs This Winter
When you add humidity to your greenhouse, you can achieve better results. You will have a greater product yield with plants that are generally undamaged, even if your greenhouse is in a location with extreme temperatures. Overall, this can save you time and money for both small hobby houses and large commercial greenhouse facilities.
Greenhouse propagation is just one of the reasons why the Fogco humidification system can be useful. At Fogco, we are here to provide you with the tools you need any time you need to cool or humidify your buildings and greenhouses. If you would like to learn more about what our products can do for your greenhouse, browse our selection of products today. For more details about humidification, contact our Customer Service team.
