LAGUNA, Philippines—Across Asia-Pacific, operators of commercial greenhouses are ripping out low-margin lettuce and replacing them with crops that fetch restaurant-grade prices. The goal: turn every cubic metre of climate-controlled space into a high-frequency cash register.

In modern agriculture, the use of various plastic films has revolutionized the way crops are grown, improving yield and quality while extending growing seasons. Among these, greenhouse films play a pivotal role in creating a controlled environment that enhances plant growth. While ground films are also a form of plastic film used in agriculture, greenhouse films differ significantly in terms of their functions, properties, and benefits. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of greenhouse films and why they are essential in modern agricultural production.

Tropical fruit can be grown successfully in a greenhouse. By precisely controlling temperature (24–32 °C), humidity (60–80 %) and light intensity, a greenhouse replicates the native equatorial climate and enables bananas, papayas, passion-fruit, guava, dragon-fruit and dwarf mango varieties to set and ripen far from the tropics .

• Greenhouse acreage has expanded by ~1,000 ha in the last five years; vegetable output doubled to 1.1 Mt in 2021 and is projected to reach 1.6 Mt by 2025. • Cucumber: 830 kt (95 % self-sufficiency, surplus for export).

Demand is huge—Russians consume large quantities for fresh salads and, especially, for pickling. Modern winter greenhouse projects in Yakutsk already deliver ~1,692 t of cucumbers per year, and wholesale prices remain high from November to April.

A turnkey, fully-controllable greenhouse engineered for large-scale, high-value crops (flowers, herbs, leafy greens, berries and medicinal plants) in Thailand’s tropical monsoon climate. By combining 100 % automated blackout with soil-less hydroponics, growers can schedule 3–5 harvests per year regardless of external weather or photoperiod.

A turnkey greenhouse is more than four walls of glass or film—it is a fully-integrated, plug-and-play production facility that arrives on site ready to grow crops the same week it is commissioned. In 2025, the smartest turnkey projects combine structural engineering, IoT sensing, AI control, renewable energy and robotics into one cohesive package. The result is a new generation of “smart greenhouses” that deliver predictable yields, ultra-low resource use and data-driven crop optimization from day one.

Hydroponic systems have become an essential technology in modern greenhouse cultivation. Instead of using traditional soil, plants are grown in nutrient-rich water solutions or inert substrates such as rockwool, perlite, or cocopeat. This method provides precise control over water, nutrients, and oxygen, resulting in faster growth and higher yields.

Hydroponics, the method of growing plants without soil by using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent, finds its most efficient and productive application within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. This powerful combination represents the forefront of modern, sustainable agriculture.

When preparing to build a high-end smart greenhouse, we usually ask our clients the following: 1. Project Purpose – What crops will be grown (vegetables, flowers, fruits, seedlings, or research)? 2. Greenhouse Size – What is the required length, width, and height?