Chinese Greenhouse : Design and Build a Low-Cost, Passive Solar Greenhouse

Chiras, Dan

ISBN 10: 0865719292 / ISBN 13: 9780865719293

Verlag: New Society Publishers, 2020

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Inhaltsangabe:

Grow Fresh Vegetables Year-Round Using Only the Sun
Produce abundant fruits and vegetables through fall, winter, and early spring without paying for heat. Chinese solar greenhouses―earth-sheltered, east-west oriented, well-insulated, and intelligently glazed―allow you to grow warm-weather crops in cold climates using passive solar energy alone.

What You'll Gain and Learn

• Design and Build your Greenhouse: Step-by-step guidance for creating a self-sufficient, solar-powered structure.
• Maximize Heat Efficiency: Techniques to store solar energy and keep crops warm on cold nights.
• Extend your Growing Season: Grow tomatoes, peppers, and other warm-weather vegetables, even in freezing temperatures.
• Summer Cooling Solutions: Maintain optimal growing conditions without losing energy.
• Flexible Growing Methods: Harvest year-round using soil beds or aquaponic systems.

Written by Dan Chiras, PhD, author of 38 books on solar energy, sustainability, and self-sufficiency, this guide blends practical instruction with proven strategies. His methods have been featured in Mother Earth News, Solar Today, and Home Power, and he has taught workshops for the American Solar Energy Society and University of Colorado.

Transform your backyard into a productive, solar-powered garden and enjoy fresh produce year-round. With clear illustrations, actionable tips, and step-by-step guidance, building and operating your own Chinese greenhouse has never been easier.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Dan Chiras, Ph.D, is the author of numerous books on renewable energy, including The Solar House and The Homeowners Guide to Renewable Energy. He has been growing in greenhouses for nearly two decades and in his own passive solar Chinese greenhouse since 2017. Dan lives in Gerald, MO.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Chinese Greenhouse : Design and Build a ...
Verlag: New Society Publishers
Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: As New