Greenhouse Position

[Strawberry patch]

Good morning peeps...I will be getting my greenhouse delivered in about 2 weeks time...The position i have planned for the greenhouse is next to the shed,right now it gets full sun in the morning from 10.30am till around 4pm..,Will this be enough direct sunlight for my greenhouse...

[bario1]

If that's what it gets now, it'll get even more as summer progresses. Sounds like a decent amount of sun, but is it the sunniest possible spot it can go?

[Mr H]

I've always wanted a greenhouse and I'm now in a position to buy one. Only problem i have is position. the only place we have for it is in the corner of the patio next to the shed underneath a mature oak tree.
i know i know it's not the best position for direct sunlight. the fence and tree will shade it most of the time.
so am i completely wasting my time buying and building one?
i know light will be compromised and there's the danger of oak branches falling on it. by the way how strong is toughened glass?

however on terms of use my priority is 1) somewhere to overwinter geraniums and begonias. 2) grow better tomatoes. 3) grow my own marigolds from seed 4) grow a chillie.

advice welcome but no point suggesting it goes somewhere else as there isn't anywhere.

sorry for spelling and punctuation I'm using my phone that has a mind of its own

Thanks Mr H

[veggiechicken]

A GH won't withstand a branch falling on it - I know. A branch from my neighbour's ash tree demolished mine.
I have several mature oak trees - at this time of year they are leafless and will be for a couple more months so they do not cast as much shade as they will in summer.
You may be OK for overwintering plants but growing tomatoes in summer may be more difficult.
Only you know how much sun that part of your garden will get.

[bario1]

I’d say buy a cheap one or get a free second hand one. I have one sited directly under a big tree, and it’s only good for Bringing on seedlings in Spring. By June it’s useless.

[SarrissUK]

Yeah, I'd put it in the position with most light if you can, even if it means the pain to relocate other stuff to achieve it.
My garden is completely opposite to what it needs to be - the side of the garden that gets the most sun has a useless path on it. I have raised beds on top along the fence.
My greenhouse is on the opposite side, shaded mid day by the house, even in the height of summer, and then by the fence just next to it in early afternoon. However, it does get enough sun for tomatoes, but they're always a little later than everyone elses.

[quanglewangle]

Greenhouses aligned with the ridge running east - west are best for early season growing since they catch sun for most of the day early in year. Bench placement is a bit problematic: along south long side will shade north side bed so along north side may be better.

Ridge aligned north south will get good sun on both sides in summer so allowing good use of beds on both sides.

https://www.suncalc.org will allow you do work out how much shadow you will be in.

Our problem is that the sun comes from the same direction as the wind.