PLANT GROWING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture, in particular, equipment for growing plants under extreme weather conditions. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has arch greenhouse with carcass composed of detachable forming members and self-carrying end oval-shaped modules manufactured by means of automatic continuously operating equipment with the usage of automatic welding devices. Oval shape of modules allows outside actions upon enclosure to be uniformly distributed and flapping effect at any wind to be minimized. Enclosure is manufactured from material containing porous substance allowing abrupt temperature alteration effect to be damped. Sealing strip is positioned in semiclosed channels defined by enclosure connection units to eliminate undesirable air exchange at strong winds and frosts. EFFECT: increased efficiency and simplified construction. 5 cl, 18 dwg