"In February, many farms are in their annual pause. Winter's snow is still covering the ground, while freezing and sub-freezing temperatures reign. In regions where this occurs, plants are dormant, and production isn't happening. However, you can still grow in a greenhouse. February is the perfect time to get started on late spring transplants, and it's also a good time to grow quick-maturing crops for the early spring market."
"Not all greenhouses are created equally, but every greenhouse provides an enclosure that traps thermal heat and circulates it within, keeping plants warm and healthy. Some greenhouses include vents, which allow the release of thermal energy and provide air circulation that breaks up stagnant air. Every greenhouse has a structure that holds up the siding, whether that siding be pliable plastic or thick glass. This frame keeps the form of the house, limiting contact with the plants within."
Many farms pause production in February because snow and freezing temperatures keep plants dormant outdoors. Greenhouses allow continued growing by trapping thermal heat and maintaining warmer internal environments. February is an ideal time to start late-spring transplants and to produce quick-maturing crops for early spring markets. Slow-germinating seeds particularly benefit from greenhouse head starts. Greenhouse capability varies from simple unheated structures to fully equipped houses with electricity, climate controls, irrigation, and fans. Essential greenhouse functions are heat retention, air circulation, and venting. Farmers can plan future greenhouse improvements or add extra starts to extend production during cold months.
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