frøhus
Frøhus is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to refer to a building or facility involved in handling seeds. The word combines frø, meaning seed, and hus, meaning house. In practice, a frøhus can range from a small domestic seed storage space to a larger professional facility attached to seed production, plant breeding, or research institutions.
Functions commonly associated with a frøhus include drying, cleaning, sorting, and packaging seeds, as well as
Design and operation emphasize climate control and sanitation. Temperature and humidity are managed to suit the
Context and significance vary by institution. Frøhus are common in agricultural settings, seed farms, botanical gardens,