tan heat
"Tan heat" is a historical horticultural term referring to a method of providing warmth to greenhouse plants using the fermentation of tan bark waste.
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Definition
C2Horticulture
(historical, technical)Warmth generated by the fermentation of tan bark waste, used for heating potted plants in greenhouses.
Example
- In the 19th century, gardeners relied on tan heat to keep their greenhouse plants warm during winter.
C2Horticulture
(historical, technical)A bed of decomposing tan bark used to provide gentle bottom warmth for plants in greenhouses.
Example
- The gardener prepared a tan heat bed to ensure the seedlings received adequate warmth.
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