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A relative is getting a new GH and asked for advise
Here is what I said, anyone want to add to it ?
Thanks
Jimmy
Greenhouse considerations
Aluminium I assume.
Base, Do you want concrete or soil. With soil weeds grow up around base. with concrete its much cleaner, make sure the base is such that water drains off it.
Glazing , glass is best either normal cheap horticultural glass, or expensive safety glass.
Ventilation, an auto roof vent and also an auto end louver vent
Size, mine is 8 by 6 foot but a bit bigger might be nice.
Door, mine is a single sliding door but you can get double doors.
Bench, I made mine out of wood but normal is aluminium with wood slats.
Propagator, electric temperature controlled
Shading, I use cool glass painted or sprayed on the outside, it wipes off but rain does not wash it off. You can get roll down blinds.
Electrics, for lights and heat.
Location, plenty of sun required.
Wires, I have wires strung round the roof such that I can attach string to grow toms up.
Monitoring, A max min thermometer. I have a DIY radio setup !
Drippers, for when on holiday.
Heating, An anti-frost heater of some form.
Here is what I said, anyone want to add to it ?
Thanks
Jimmy
Greenhouse considerations
Aluminium I assume.
Base, Do you want concrete or soil. With soil weeds grow up around base. with concrete its much cleaner, make sure the base is such that water drains off it.
Glazing , glass is best either normal cheap horticultural glass, or expensive safety glass.
Ventilation, an auto roof vent and also an auto end louver vent
Size, mine is 8 by 6 foot but a bit bigger might be nice.
Door, mine is a single sliding door but you can get double doors.
Bench, I made mine out of wood but normal is aluminium with wood slats.
Propagator, electric temperature controlled
Shading, I use cool glass painted or sprayed on the outside, it wipes off but rain does not wash it off. You can get roll down blinds.
Electrics, for lights and heat.
Location, plenty of sun required.
Wires, I have wires strung round the roof such that I can attach string to grow toms up.
Monitoring, A max min thermometer. I have a DIY radio setup !
Drippers, for when on holiday.
Heating, An anti-frost heater of some form.
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