Searching for industrial or commercial greenhouse suppliers that guarantee durability and high performance in California’s unique variety of weather conditions? Whether you are engaged in crop production, nursery operations, plant research, hydroponics, or flower production, Slip Tube is a commercial greenhouse supplier with fully customizable, high-quality greenhouses to meet your needs.
Industrial and commercial greenhouses play a crucial role in California’s agriculture and horticulture industries. They allow farmers to grow a wider range of crops throughout the year by extending the growing season and protecting plants from pests in a controlled environment. Greenhouses allow flower producers to grow year-round by protecting fragile plants from fluctuations in temperature, wind, and moisture.
California has more organic farms than any other state, and commercial greenhouses have a large part to play in helping farmers comply with organic certification standards. By protecting crops from pests and diseases, farmers are able to minimize the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
Finally, California is an important hub for agriculture research, with several universities, research institutions, and companies using customized greenhouses to conduct experiments related to improved cultivation techniques, creating new varieties, developing better farming practices, and more.
Depending on which part of California you are growing in, your industrial or commercial greenhouse will have different requirements. The typical outdoor growing season in California varies across the different climate zones in the massive state. Diverse climate conditions include colder and wetter winters in the north, high temperatures in the Central Valley, arid high desert, and coastal weather.
Much of the state enjoys warm summers and mild winters, but average minimum temperatures range from -20 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. California sometimes experiences hot and dry summers and increasing droughts and water restrictions. This makes it all the more important to use a greenhouse to regulate humidity for plants that require it. Greenhouses also protect crops against other extreme weather conditions such as heavy winds and cold snaps. Regardless of what you’re growing and what part of California you are in, a commercial greenhouse provides an opportunity to grow crops year-round.
When selecting an industrial or commercial greenhouse supplier in California, be sure to look for a highly experienced supplier that considers typical temperature, snowfall, rain, wind, and ice. By anticipating potential issues in your geographic region, you will ensure your greenhouse is able to withstand the local climate.
Southern California can experience high temperatures that are stressful and potentially damaging to plants. If you are growing using a greenhouse in this area, you will need a greenhouse with passive ventilation, or perhaps even mechanical ventilation if there is not much wind in your area.
Northern California, on the other hand, can reach freezing temperatures in the winter. For growing year-round in colder climates you may need to consider better insulation or a heating system for your greenhouse. If your area receives regular snowfall, you will also need to consider the ability of your structure to handle heavy snow loading.
Slip Tube has been manufacturing high-quality polyethylene greenhouses since 1981. Our durable, customizable greenhouses are used in California, across North America, and beyond. Our extensive experience with designing, manufacturing, and supplying commercial and industrial greenhouses means we can confidently provide greenhouses for any purpose and climate.
We use durable arches made from the finest North American steel, which can withstand diverse California climates. The fully-galvanized tubing and corrosion-resistant materials will ensure your commercial greenhouse lasts for multiple growing seasons. We offer several polyethylene options, including Clear 4-Year UVA Treated 6-mil Poly, Anti-Drip Clear 6-mil Poly, Over Winter White Poly, 24-mil Woven Polyethylene, and more.
Slip Tube can build a commercial or industrial greenhouse perfectly tailored to your company’s needs. We can assist with installing any mechanical ventilation, thermostats, humidistats, and furnaces necessary for your greenhouse growing needs. We also offer two different shapes (Gothic or Round) depending on whether your area of California receives heavy snowfall or not, along with other due diligence for winter conditions. Choose from a wide selection of doors (steel garage doors, metal framed, polycarbonate clad, sliding doors, or swinging doors), shade cloths, straps, cranks, handles, exhaust fans, circulation fans, webbing, intake shutters, and poly tubes.
A light deprivation system provides an effective and affordable way to optimize your growing space and maximize your yields. Slip Tube’s unique external light deprivation system has been perfected over a decade and can be operated as either a manual or automated system. The advantage of this external system is that it doesn’t take away valuable space inside the greenhouse and does not create any condensation issues that interior blackout systems do.
After providing greenhouse solutions for a variety of businesses over more than four decades, including in California, Oregon, and across Canada, our family-owned and operated business is well-equipped to manufacture and supply leading commercial and industrial greenhouses.
We enjoy thinking outside of the box to bring your ideas to life to ensure you get the best growing results possible. From providing site-specific engineering drawings to helping relocate greenhouses and providing a supervisor to help you through installation – we do it all!
Get in touch to find out how we can supply an industrial or commercial greenhouse tailored to your company’s needs in California.
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