Greenhouses 'above the clouds'

2010 Church News feature on Benson Institute / Welfare Department underground (and some above-ground) greenhouses on the Bolivian Altiplano, with family case examples and approximate structure sizes. Describes Altiplano communities ~14,000 feet elevation where traditional vegetable farming is extremely difficult; La Paz noted at ~12,000 feet. States Church's Benson Institute and Welfare Department helped build greenhouses so families can grow vitamin-rich vegetables; about 100 greenhouses built so far at time of article. Most greenhouses described as about five feet deep, five to six feet wide, and 10 to 15 feet long; wooden frame typically rises ~two feet above ground; fiberglass or plastic roof. Wade Sperry (agronomist / Welfare Department field operations) cited on consistent temperature for leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, etc.; orientation so sun crosses lengthwise; ~10 hours sunlight teaching point; planting depth matters.

Faith-affiliated news feature / humanitarian case reporting — not independent agronomic research.

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