- A basement space 5 x 5 feet 40 inches
high. To conserve vertical space
fluorescents were used. Ten were
mounted permanently to the rafters
overhanging the garden. Two 4 foot
fluorescent tubes were mounted on
each of three sides of the garden to
encourage healthier growth. Reflective
surface and heat preservation were
accomplished by hanging mylar by the
rafters along the perimeter of the
garden. The floor is always cold so a
thin piece of plywood was placed over
a vinyl plastic sheet covering R
insulation. A tank with regulator
distributes CO 2. During winter, rather
than trying to heat the air in the space,
heating cables keep the roots and
other plant surfaces warm.
ron
(Ron)
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