Javier
Veterinarian · growing and soil
Infrastructure · Intermediate
Patagonian greenhouse: growing with cold and wind
Structure, orientation, ventilation and what to grow under cover when the southern climate is unforgiving.
- Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- lessons
- 10
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Self-paced video
About this course
In southern Chile a greenhouse is not a luxury: it is the difference between eating tomatoes or not. It is also the structure that suffers most from the wind. This course gathers what we learned building and repairing ours.
Intermediate level: we assume you already keep a garden and want to extend the season.
What you will learn
- Structure and wind anchoring
- Tomatoes and peppers in the south
Course syllabus
- 0114 min
What to expect from a greenhouse in Patagonia
- 0218 min
Orientation, size and placement
- 0324 min
Structure: timber, steel and wind anchoring
- 0420 min
Cover: polythene, polycarbonate and repairs
- 0519 min
Ventilation and humidity control
- 0617 min
Beds and watering under cover
- 0722 min
Tomatoes in the south: varieties and management
- 0818 min
Peppers, cucumbers and basil
- 0919 min
Winter crops under plastic
- 1019 min
Annual maintenance and what the storm broke
- 10 lessons3 h 10 min
Who teaches
Allison
Veterinarian · animal husbandry and welfare
FAQ
How do the courses work?
Each course is a series of video lessons recorded on our farm. You pay once, log in to your account and progress at your own pace, from your phone or computer. You can rewatch any lesson as many times as you like.
How long do I have access?
Forever. Buying a course grants lifetime access, including the current lessons and any updates we make to that course.
Do you issue a diploma?
Yes. Once you complete 100% of a course, you can download a PDF diploma with your name, the course and the date. It is a certificate of participation, not an official certification.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Most courses are marked "From scratch" and start with the basics. Intermediate courses say so on their page and assume you already keep a garden or animals at home.
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