RHS R2114 Outcome - 1 and 2

Question 1

Describe the protected structure - Greenhouse

Answer 1

Material - Wood, Aluminium, Glass
Size -
Position -

Question 2

Describe the protected structure - Polytunnel

Answer 2

Material - Steel hoops, Plastic sheet, Wooden door frames.
Size -
Position -

Question 3

Describe the protected structure - Cloche

Answer 3

Material - Steel hoops, Plastic sheet, Wooden door frames.
Size -
Position -

Question 4

Describe the protected structure - Conservatories

Answer 4

Material - Wooden or upvc frames. Semi brick wall
Size -
Position -

Question 5

Detail the differences between the protected environments and outdoors
Consider -
1. Temperature
2. Humidity
3. Light
4. Concentration of atmospheric gases
5. Air movement
6. Irrigation requirements

Question 6

State benefits and limitations for uisng protected environment for growing -
Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum , also called Solanum lycopersicum)
compared to same plant outside

Answer 6

Benefits
1. Control and supplementation - temp, humidity, light, atmospheric gase, air movement, irrigation
2. Higher yields and better quality
3. Longer season
4. Grow greater variety of cultivars

Limitations
1. Relative cost
2. effort required
3. different pest / diseases inside