On Glasshouse Having it in your own garden is something special. But when you buy you can do so much wrong. Therefore, here is a small guide to make the selection among the offers of the many varieties of greenhouses a bit easier. Basically, the own nursery for fruit, herbs and / or vegetables in the garden is a real asset. Because you are able to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs according to your own ideas. It’s also a beautiful hobby, especially for those who have a „green thumb“. But even with the purchase of such nurseries, it also requires some knowledge in advance of what you really need to grow here really successful fruit, herbs and / or vegetables.

Freestanding variants

With the different manifestations of the greenhouses you have to select well in advance, in order to make the right investment. Because cheap greenhouses are not as a kit of course. There are free-standing variants and also Anlehnvarianten and so-called foil-tunnel, When choosing it comes naturally on the place, which is available in the garden or a separate plot and what needs you want to cover it. The freestanding Glasshouse But it is probably the most flexible and ultimately the most expensive solution that exists in this area. There are different sizes with different space and different facilities. The advantage of the free-standing variant is, of course, that the size can be chosen arbitrarily and it is practically only dependent on the budget, how large such a breeding house for fruit, herbs and / or vegetables can be.
Free-standing greenhouses are also flexible in their design and, above all, translucent. But there are also different variants, namely the massive construction and the foil construction. In the case of the massive structures of the greenhouses in freestanding form, these consist of a steel, wood or aluminum frame and can be covered with different materials – either with glass or with foil. The pure foil constructions are cheaper and have only a frame made of plastic or steel ribs and are covered with foil. They are also less translucent, but equally robust – especially when it comes to storm or hail. Depending on how much money you want to spend on this more massive option, the more quality you get. On the conditions inside of one Glasshouse this has no influence. Because the construction itself is designed so that the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and herbs is optimal.

Leaning variant and film tunnel

The difference between the free-standing variant of the greenhouses and the greenhouses is that the latter are only closed on three sides. Because that Glasshouse is either grown directly to the house, the garage or a barn. Ideally, one might also have direct access to it from there Glasshouse what the irrigationand assessing the planting at any time of the day. The film tunnels, however, are then among the cheaper variants, but in the sense no classic greenhouse. The film tunnel is mainly used for the cultivation of plants, which should naturally be very protected. A film tunnel is usually only up to 80 cm and not more than 50 cm high. But the length can reach up to several meters. The film tunnel consists of a thin plastic film and has several supporting elements, usually only metal sheets or carrier ribs. For the rearing of fruits, vegetables and herbs, the foil tunnel is usually not enough. But it is still worth buying, as it is ideal as a preparation for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables or herbs.

Useful accessories for windows and doors for more comfort

Looking at the prices of the greenhouses, one wonders if it really makes sense to buy one or just buy the fruits and vegetables rather in the supermarket. But it is the case that more and more consumers are really looking forward to finally being able to take care of themselves. However, you also have to put in a lot of work. And once you have decided on the wrong greenhouse, you have to be prepared to recognize your mistake. For this reason, it is worthwhile to inform beforehand what else you need besides the actual rearing house made of bars, frames and foil. There are the useful accessories for a greenhouse, which you also have to pay attention to, if you really want to operate the planting in the rearing house seriously. There are useful accessories for greenhouses in all possible variants. For example, folding windows, which of course make the acquisition costs for a greenhouse a bit more expensive again. But in the end, this accessory can be worthwhile. Thanks to the foldability of the windows, fresh air enters the rearing area and enriches the plants with what they do not actually get in greenhouses – naturally air supply. Of course, the top-hung windows also contribute to ventilation and ultimately to optimum evaporation, which can significantly increase the growth of the plants in the greenhouses. For greater comfort, of course, also make sliding doors, which are not natural for greenhouses of the lower price range. Of course, you should know how much comfort it should ultimately be until you buy it.

Heating does not necessarily have to be

There are three heating systems under which you can choose when buying. Of course, each of the heating systems has its advantages and disadvantages. This applies to both the electrical Greenhouse heatingand on the gas heating and also on the paraffin heating. With appropriate connections, the greenhouse must of course be previously equipped. The electrical greenhouse heating works the most reliable and is the least maintenance-prone. With a little more effort in advance is connected to the gas heating, as extra always a propane gas bottle to the location of the rearing house must be brought. For which heating system for greenhouses one also decides – their operating and maintenance costs must of course also be factored in, in order to even skip over whether the construction of a nursery in the garden is worthwhile at all.

Let there be light – to flourish

If you want to cultivate and grow fruit and vegetables and herbs effectively and sustainably, and you do not want to go to the supermarket anymore, then you should also think about growth lighting. Even though there are many hours of sunshine in summer, even in Central Europe, young plants should be placed under plant growth light. And this should also be considered when buying from a greenhouse. For this is a power connection of need, of course, must be placed in the greenhouses. Who pampers his plants with a lot of light, which can ultimately be happy about a large yield.

Conclusion

The purchase of a greenhouse is ultimately a matter of space in the garden, but also the will to actually grow fruit, vegetables and herbs – and indeed effectively. Even when buying the greenhouses, attention must be paid to a few details that ultimately contribute to the cultivation success in such a growing-up house. In addition to the heating, this also includes the right lighting and other equipment, such as hinged windows, which allow a lot of fresh air in the otherwise closed space comes, where the plants gradually start to thrive.