Protected cultivation basically a naturally ventilated or customized temperature-controlled solution for farming based on regional weather patterns, type of plants to be grown. Generally, it is used for vegetables, floriculture. A protected structure provides a favorable controlled environment to crops and protects them from the sudden changes in climate.
Using this technology we can control temperature, humidity, light intensity, disease control, fertigation, irrigation, etc. as per crop requirements. By this practice, we can increase profit and get farming produce throughout the season irrespective of the natural conditions outside.
There are different types of structures according to weather conditions at different geo-locations and crop selections. Generally, it is used for Nursery, Herbs and flower production, and vegetable crops. Poly-house or Glass-house generally used in very cold areas or need to grow the crop in a fully controlled environment. Shade Net house used to control crops from direct sunlight and sudden change in the climate.
