Maximum Yield USA February 2019 | Page 8

When growing in a greenhouse, you take on Mother Nature’s job of creating the correct temperature, humidity, and air flow.” Features 30 36 Optimizing Greenhouse Climate by Monica Mansfield When dialing in the climate in your greenhouse, think about Goldilocks. The temperature shouldn’t be too hot or too cold, the air shouldn’t be too moist or too dry, and the air shouldn’t be too stagnant or too breezy. Understanding How Roots Uptake Water and Nutrients by Chris Bond Roots play an integral part in plant survival, whether it’s as an anchor or providing life-sustaining water and nutrients. Chris Bond explores exactly how roots do their job to keep plants alive. 8 Maximum Yield