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If you have a greenhouse and want a system that allows you to cool and humidity, then buying greenhouse misting fans is a very good idea. They are very important if you want to create the perfect atmosphere and growing conditions for your flowers and vegetables. Of course, when growing any kind of plant, having the perfect climate and environment for them to grow in is essential if you are looking for the best possible success. This is why you have or are thinking of having a greenhouse built. Growing plants without the use of a greenhouse can be fairly tricky, so a greenhouse allows you to give the care and attention to your plants that they will need to thrive. You can also grow items in greenhouses that you might not be able to do so in your normal climate. So how does one go about achieving the best possible conditions in your greenhouse? One of the ways greenhouses work is by taking the heat from the sun that they receive during the day, allowing the inside temperature to be warmer even if it is fairly cold outside. The problem is that sometimes the greenhouse allows this to happen just a bit too well, and this isn’t necessarily what you want. In the hotter months of the year, the outside temperature can increase, meaning that your plants can become far too hot for their liking. This is not something that you want to happen unless, for some reason, you want your plants to die. Keeping your greenhouse in the perfect condition for your plants to grow, using air circulation, ventilation, as well as shade, will do a lot to protect your plants from the fierce heat. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to protect your plants, so you need something a bit more effective. When it comes to humidity levels, typically you should aim to achieve somewhere between 50 and 70%, as these are considered to be the best growing conditions for plants in a greenhouse. Heat hurts humidity levels in that when the heat rises, the humidity drops. Your plants that are already having a hard time with it will also suffer because of the reduction in humidity levels. Luckily, you can buy some tools that will help you protect the beloved plants that you want to grow in your greenhouse. Greenhouse Misting Systems These greenhouse misting systems allow a noticeable cooling effect on your greenhouse using evaporative cooling. The unit is set up to spray ever-so-tiny mists of water into the air. These droplets of water are so tiny that they evaporate into the air and don’t settle. When in evaporation, the chemical process means heat from the air is used and this allows the air to become cooler when doing so. If you spray many hundreds of millions of droplets of water in the air of your greenhouse, you will notice that the temperature can drop as much as 35 degrees, pretty much instantaneously. When this happens, your humidity levels will increase to the levels that are desirable and your plants will grow a lot better. Greenhouse Misting Fans Misting fans are the same as the system described above, but they also enjoy the added benefit of air circulation. This circulation of air is very important to prevent areas of the greenhouse from becoming too hot. If you have really good circulation, this will mean that your growing conditions are a lot more predictable and this will be reflected throughout the greenhouse. You can buy greenhouse misting fans that have up to 11,000 CFM (cubic feet per minute) of airflow, and the misting nozzles are on the face of the fan. So remember, the most important elements for a greenhouse are good, cool air, high humidity, and proper circulation of air. If you want the best of the best, then buying an oscillating fan will allow the air to be stirred even better, but obviously, you will need to pay extra for this feature. Greenhouse Humidification Fans These humidification fans use the technique of centrifugal force so that the water is whipped through the fan’s face. These might sound much the same as the visiting fans, but the airflow is less. The reason you might want to buy them, however, is the fact that the cost is cheaper. You will need to attach a hose, but the good thing is that they can be moved about if you decide to at a later stage. You will need to decide whether you want an oscillating or non-oscillating model, plus they also come in different sizes. So you will need to sit down and think about what you require and compare all the different models along with the price. If your greenhouse is on the smaller side, then a humidification fan is a perfectly adequate choice. So if you’re a keen gardener and want to grow your plants in conditions you might normally be able to and want to ensure you have them growing in the best possible heat and humidity, then buying some sort of greenhouse misting system is a decision you won’t regret. Your plants will certainly thank you if they have a voice, that is.