Soft fruit greenhouse climate solutions
Soft-fruit crops such as strawberry and raspberry benefit from humidity control and steady air movement to reduce disease pressure under cover. Film greenhouses and high tunnels are common for berry production; glass or polycarbonate houses are used where a longer-life cover is preferred. ClimaSpan supplies climate equipment—exhaust fans, evaporative cooling pads and circulation fans—as part of the project solution. Structure choice and equipment details are confirmed on the quotation after inquiry.
Email house size, berry crop and location for a soft-fruit climate equipment quotation.
Climate needs for soft fruits
- Berry canopies are sensitive to prolonged high humidity; moving moist air out of the crop zone supports healthier foliage and fruit.
- Gentle, continuous air movement helps dry leaf surfaces after irrigation or dew without stressing young tissue.
- Temperature swings under film covers can be sharp on bright days; ventilation and cooling plans should match the local climate.
- Avoid stagnant corners in multi-bay or tunnel ranges where disease pressure often starts.
Common greenhouse types for soft fruits
Berry projects often start with tunnels or film houses and move to longer-life covers as production scales. ClimaSpan does not sell structure kits.
- High tunnels — Widely used for protected strawberry and raspberry production with lighter frames.
- Film greenhouses — Single or double film houses for commercial berry ranges needing more control than open tunnels.
- Polycarbonate greenhouses — Rigid panel houses when insulation and durability matter for year-round berry plans.
- Glass greenhouses — Permanent high-light houses for intensive soft-fruit and research projects.
How climate equipment fits the solution
Fans and pads are solution components for soft-fruit houses—not a product grid of catalogue specs on this page.
- Exhaust fans — Support air exchange when humidity and heat build under cover.
- Circulation fans — Keep air moving through berry canopies to reduce stagnant moist pockets.
- Evaporative cooling pads — Considered with exhaust fans where summer cooling is part of the design.
- Climate control overview — See how ventilation, cooling and circulation form a greenhouse climate package.
Practical planning notes
- Share tunnel or house dimensions, location and berry type (strawberry, raspberry or other soft fruit).
- Note whether you run single-span tunnels, multi-span film or a permanent framed house.
- Irrigation layout affects humidity; climate equipment is still quoted after we review the full picture.
- No public prices or case studies are listed here.
- Irrigation systems — Water delivery that influences humidity management in berry houses.
- Automation — Control options that can coordinate climate equipment when specified.
Related greenhouse structures
Glass Greenhouse
Polycarbonate Greenhouse
Film Greenhouse
High Tunnel
Related climate systems
Exhaust Fans
Cooling Pads
Circulation Fans
Climate Control
Frequently asked questions
Which soft fruits does this page cover?
Strawberry, raspberry and similar berry crops grown under cover. Other soft fruits can be discussed by email with your project details.
Are high tunnels enough without fans?
Some tunnels rely mainly on natural ventilation. When humidity or heat remains high, exhaust and circulation fans are often added as part of the climate solution. Selection follows your structure and climate.
Does ClimaSpan supply berry greenhouse structures?
No. ClimaSpan supplies climate equipment. Structure pages explain common house types; your construction partner supplies the frame and cover.
How do I request a quote?
Email [email protected] with dimensions, location and crop. We suggest climate equipment and quote by project.