Near the cooling tower for the Hatchobaru power plant, a demonstration greenhouse has been built. Orchids are grown in the greenhouse. Hatchobaru demonstration greenhouse. The Bio Center is operated by the city of Kokonoe to raise bacteria-free plant starts sold to local farmers. Plants grown include gypsophila, eustoma, strawberry, and lavender flowers.
Geothermal heat keeps the air dry, therefore, limiting bacteria growth.
Bio Center greenhouse.