Organic Movable Greenhouses

Organic foods are becoming more available in a growing consumer market. Organic production implies growing in a pure and chemical free environment. However, organically grown includes those products that are “fresh” and/or “locally grown”. Today, organic foods may be found in the grocery stores, health food stores, farm stands or CSA’s. Recognition of the benefits of eating healthier is gaining momentum in the choices made by consumers looking for a better lifestyle.

Organic growing requires planning and diligence. Before the first crop is ever planted, much thought must be put into the types of crops to be grown, soil preparation and the greenhouse environment. The greenhouse is best utilized to protect the plants from exterior weather conditions and grow crops in a “resourceful way”. Being resourceful with greenhouses is important with both warm season and cool season crops, crop rotation, low operating costs and high yields. RGS Greenhouse Systems, we work with customers to develop a greenhouse plan to address your need from a simple greenhouse or “high tunnel” to a more comprehensive greenhouse plan utilizing the latest technologies.

One of the most recent innovations from RGS Greenhouse Systems is the development of a moveable greenhouse – “Rolling Thunder™”. Rolling Thunder™’s design utilizes a heavy duty wheel with bearings at each set of hoops attached to a specially designed “ground post”. The wheel/ground post combination is seated on a rail which allows the greenhouse to move along the desired growing areas. Rolling Thunder™’s design allows for easy movement of a larger greenhouse such a 30 x 96 with just an ordinary tractor. Smaller greenhouses can be moved by just two individuals.

The Rolling Thunder is constructed fairly simply with the rail laid out flat according to the desired width of the greenhouse. The rail does not have to be pinned or staked, but should be set on solid base of stone dust to prevent sinking into the soil. The first few hoops are the trickiest requiring several sets of hands due to the fact that the wheels, ground posts and hoops are all erected simultaneously. However, once a few hoops are erected, the rest of the greenhouse goes up quickly. There is significant bracing in the greenhouse to prevent any movement with the wind, and temporary bracing is used on the end walls of the greenhouse for stability purposes.

The RGS design allows for flexibility with various height options made available through the use of different length ground posts. RGS  Greenhouses offers options for all greenhouses including roof vents, roll up sides, doors and heating if necessary. A moveable greenhouse from RGS offers the organic grower options for crop production flexibility for seasonal growing and crop rotation resulting in a resourceful way of production. The moveable greenhouse with the rail is such an easy way for the organic grower to produce different crops from season to season utilizing the strengths of both crop rotation and crop protection.

Features

• Widths from 18' to 34'

• Lengths from 24' to 96'

• Must have metal end wall framing kits

• Extra wind bracing required on lengths greater than 48'.Use one set every 24'

• Extra wind bracing on greenhouses with wheel assemblies 2' or greater. Use one set every 24'

• Use baseboards or double wire lock for along sides of greenhouse at bottom of bows.

Base Package:
 

The base package includes the frame work complete with all pre-drilled steel, hardware and instructions. Each base package includes 2" x 4" end wall framing brackets, a single layer of 6 mil, 4-year UV treated poly for the roof and end walls, poly lock for the roof and end walls, and a pair of roll up side wall kits with double wire lock. All of the extra hardware, wheels and components are included to roll the greenhouse over two plots (i.e.; 48 ft. long greenhouse has 96 ft. of pipe and components).
 

Metal End Wall Framing Option:
 

The metal end wall kits include enough 1 1/2" steel and hardware to frame out both end walls so that you do not have to use lumber on your end walls.
 

Aluminum End Wall Framing Option:
 

Although this is more expensive, the aluminum is light weight. This is advantageous when you want to build your end panels so that they can easily be removed and re-attached when moving Rolling Thunder™.
 

Door Option:
 

The door option includes two 3' x 7' sliding doors. This allows you to have a door at both ends, and easily remove the doors when you need to move Rolling Thunder™.
 

Polycarbonate End Wall Option:
 

The polycarbonate end wall option includes triple wall polycarbonate and all of the hardware necessary for both end walls. This helps for insulation in the cooler months and reduces maintenance costs over the long run.
 

Double Poly Option:
 

The double poly option includes a second layer of poly for the roof plus an inflation kit.
 

Gear Box Option:
 

The gear box option includes a gear box kit for each roll up side wall kit. This makes it much easier and safer to use on the roll up sides, especially on the high tunnels longer than 48 feet.

Note: Additional Cost per Ground post to add extra height to greenhouses

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