The company reinforces its role as a technical partner in protected cultivation projects with a facility designed for horticultural production, climate control and operational efficiency
J. Huete Greenhouses has just completed the construction of a new multi-tunnel greenhouse project for Enza Zaden, a leading international company in the horticultural seed sector. The facility will be used for vegetable cultivation and will feature a comprehensive solution combining structure, cladding, climate control equipment, electrical system, irrigation, and technical area.
The project reflects the growing importance of having agricultural infrastructure designed from a technical perspective, especially when the goal is to work with high-value crops and demanding production parameters. In this type of facility, the greenhouse ceases to be merely a protective structure and becomes a productive tool capable of influencing crop uniformity, climate management, irrigation efficiency, and the organization of daily work.
The project included the construction of a multi-tunnel structure with foundations, pillars, gutters, capitals, flanges, trusses, cladding, protective netting, doors, vestibules, and reinforcement systems. These elements allow for the configuration of a robust installation, prepared to meet the needs of a professional horticultural operation and adapted to the specific conditions of the farm.
One of the key aspects of the project is the incorporation of roof and perimeter ventilation systems, two crucial components for promoting air renewal, improving temperature and humidity management, and contributing to a more stable environment for crop development. Ventilation, along with the other climate control elements, plays a decisive role in the plant’s physiological response and in the grower’s ability to maintain homogeneous conditions within the greenhouse.
The equipment includes rainwater downpipes, horizontal air recirculators, a shade screen, air heating, and an internal diesel fuel network. This combination of solutions strengthens the environmental control of the installation and expands management possibilities under different climatic conditions, especially during periods when temperature, humidity, or radiation can affect crop yield.
The project also incorporates an expanded climate control and electrical system, allowing for the integration of some of the greenhouse’s technical management into a control platform tailored to the farm’s needs. Automation and climate control are increasingly important in professional horticultural projects, as they enable more precise decision-making and reduce reliance on continuous manual adjustments.
Furthermore, the project includes the irrigation system and water intakes, essential elements for this modern horticultural facility. Proper water management improves water resource efficiency, reduces losses, and facilitates more organized crop management.
The project also includes the construction of a technical area with its own structure and cladding, designed to support greenhouse operations and house some of the systems necessary for the facility’s functioning. These types of spaces are fundamental for organizing equipment, facilitating maintenance, and improving the overall efficiency of the project.
With this new facility, Enza Zaden reaffirms its confidence in J. Huete Greenhouses: the relationship between the two companies has led to the design and construction of several greenhouses in recent years.
This latest project confirms a clear trend in current horticulture: companies working with high-value crops need infrastructure capable of integrating structure, climate, irrigation, energy, and control into a single solution. In this context, the role of agricultural engineering is crucial for building more efficient, more controllable greenhouses that are better prepared to meet market demands.
