Climate Mapping Software
Digital tools that help you visualize temperature and humidity patterns throughout your greenhouse, identifying problem areas.
Recommended for: Medium to large commercial operations
Greenhouse Climate Planning Tools
A dialed‑in climate is the fastest lever for bigger yields and lower energy bills. Use our 2025‑ready tools to sync temperature, humidity (VPD), light, and airflow—then automate tweaks before your plants ever stress.
The Four Pillars of Greenhouse Climate
Temperature
The foundation of plant growth, affecting germination, photosynthesis, respiration, and flowering.
Humidity
Critical for transpiration, water uptake, and disease prevention in your greenhouse environment.
Light
Essential for photosynthesis, plant development, and seasonal responses like flowering and fruiting.
Ventilation
Provides fresh CO₂, regulates temperature and humidity, and strengthens plant stems.
2025 Climate Strategy Spotlight
- AI climate controllers: Platforms like IIVO and Priva Compass learn your daily micro‑climate patterns and auto‑tune vents, fans, and misters—saving 15‑30% HVAC energy.
- Dynamic VPD alerts: Wireless sensors push phone notifications when vapour‑pressure deficit drifts, so you can react before mildew or tip‑burn strikes.
- Thermal screens 2.0: High‑albedo fabrics bounce summer heat and lock winter warmth, cutting nighttime heat loss by up to 40%.
- Cloud‑based zone mapping: Heat‑map dashboards reveal cold corners and hot pockets, guiding fan placement and crop zoning.
- CO₂‑integrated ventilation: Smart louvers now balance fresh air with CO₂ enrichment, maintaining optimal ppm without wasting fuel.
Climate Planning and Analysis Tools
Environmental Controllers
Integrated systems that monitor and automatically adjust heating, cooling, ventilation, and humidity based on programmed parameters.
Recommended for: Serious hobbyists and professional greenhouses
Climate Data Loggers
Devices that record environmental data over time, helping you analyze patterns, identify trends, and make evidence-based improvements.
Recommended for: Data-driven growers and research facilities
Growing Zone Calculators
Tools that help determine your climate region and appropriate planting schedules based on local temperature patterns.
Recommended for: New greenhouse owners and seasonal planners
Seasonal Climate Planning
Spring Transition Strategy
- Gradually increase ventilation as outdoor temperatures rise
- Adjust shading to prevent temperature spikes on sunny days
- Monitor humidity levels as plants increase growth activity
- Begin transitioning from heating to cooling systems
Summer Heat Management
- Deploy shading systems during peak sunlight hours
- Maximize ventilation and air circulation
- Consider evaporative cooling for extreme heat
- Adjust watering schedule to compensate for increased evaporation
Fall Preparation
- Begin reducing ventilation as temperatures decline
- Check heating systems before cold weather arrives
- Remove excess shading to maximize available light
- Monitor humidity as conditions change from summer to winter
Winter Protection
- Optimize heating system efficiency
- Add supplemental lighting for shorter days
- Manage condensation and humidity to prevent disease
- Consider thermal screens or bubble wrap for insulation
Climate Planning Best Practices
Create Plant-Specific Profiles
Group plants with similar climate requirements together and develop specific environmental profiles for each zone in your greenhouse.
Design for Flexibility
Implement systems that can be adjusted seasonally and as your plant collection changes. Consider modular solutions that can be expanded.
Plan for Extremes
Design your climate control systems to handle both average conditions and extreme weather events, with backup capabilities for critical systems.
Monitor and Adjust
Regularly review climate data and plant responses, making incremental adjustments to optimize growing conditions throughout the year.