1996 Annual Report for FW96-060
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $2,450.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $970.00
Region: Western
State: Idaho
Principal Investigator:
Economic Viability of Greenhouse Solarization
Summary
This project will present a safe, natural way of controlling fungus and pests without chemicals by changing greenhouse management to include a sterilization program through solarization. To make the switch profitable, heat costs will have to be minimized, which will be achievable through insulating, adding heat retaining water mass, and double-glazing.