AMERICAS · MARKET NOTES
Greenhouses for Mexico
Sites differ enormously: Baja and the north are dry and hot; central highlands are mild and hailstorm-prone.
Site conditions to design against
| Summer | 28–38 °C in the north |
| Winter | 5–25 °C by region |
| Humidity | dry north, humid south |
| Light | very high |
| Wind | dust and hail |
| Water | scarce in the north, abundant in the south |
Regional ranges for early planning. Final loads and set points come from your own site data, or from a design value we propose for review.
What that changes in the design
| Cooling | Evaporative cooling is viable in dry air; in humid air it adds moisture and mechanical dehumidification takes over. |
| Water | Closed substrate systems with drain recovery carry both the agronomy and the business case. |
| Winter design | Heating, insulation and snow loads are a second design case. Phasing a spring-to-autumn house first keeps capital off the critical path. |
| Wind load | Wind exposure sets the frame, the vent drives and the roof detailing; vent control needs a wind override. |
Market context
North American demand for winter vegetables has made Mexico one of the largest protected-cultivation markets, with high-tech capacity being added in the north.
Sources: Dataintelo, Commercial Greenhouse Market 2025-2034. Figures are third-party market data, quoted for context, not forecasts for your project.
Next step
Planning a project in Mexico?
Send the site data you have. We reply with the house family, the climate strategy for your design day, and a preliminary cost range.