Title: Analyze the factors that influence greenhouse site selection.
Course: Greenhouse Plant Production and Management (18052-III) > Section: Operating Plant Production Facilities

Analysis should include

- type of operation (e.g., retail, wholesale, both)
- topography
- accessibility (i.e., transportation needs, marketing concerns)
- water availability and quality
- available utilities
- soil drainage
- laws/zoning
- orientation of the structure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does climate affect heating and cooling costs?
- What are the economics of site selection?
- What additional factors might influence site selection?
- How does the direction of the front-facing wall of the greenhouse affect its productivity and longevity?