Unusual greenhouses. Unusual and improved greenhouses for different conditions and requirements. From window frames
To get a good harvest from a greenhouse, it is important to exploit all its space as efficiently as possible. To do this, you should think carefully and then organize the internal arrangement of the greenhouse structure. This article will talk about the basic principles for the improvement of a greenhouse structure, the layout of the beds and the placement of plantings in it.
Features and types of construction
The main functions of the greenhouse.
- Protection of plants from external negative factors. These include cold precipitation, frosts, strong winds, and nighttime temperature drops.
- Preservation of the optimum temperature for plantings.
There are greenhouses different types and can be made from various materials. The size of the greenhouse structure and the tricks of the internal layout depend on the type of crops and plants that will be grown indoors.
The simplest option is a greenhouse made of ordinary window frames. This design can only be used in the warm season. Usually this is a small building for growing 1-2 types of crops.
Stronger and more durable is the polycarbonate construction. It is light in weight and easily mounted on a prepared frame. Such a greenhouse can be of different sizes, up to impressive areas.
Without additional insulation, such structures are also suitable for operation only in the season with a positive temperature.
The most complex and versatile structure is the greenhouse, which involves growing plants throughout the year. Such a structure must be thermally insulated. It is also equipped with a heating system to keep desired level temperatures in winter.
Greenhouse for year-round use requires the installation of lighting. In the autumn-winter period, daylight hours are very short, crops that are grown indoors will need additional light supply.
Also, the space inside the greenhouse can be organized under various ways growing plants. If it is supposed to be grown in the ground, then the beds are laid out. If the cultivation of plants will be carried out in pots, boxes or containers, the installation of racks will be required.
Sizes and shapes
A greenhouse can be used to grow just one crop in it. For example, to obtain a crop of cucumbers, a small (3x3 meters) structure is quite enough. It can be made of glazed frames or polycarbonate sheets on a lightweight frame.
If it is assumed that 2-3 types of plants will be grown indoors, it is better to provide more spacious indoor space. The most optimal option would be with dimensions of 3x6 meters.
To obtain a large number of crops or cultivate many types of crops, it will be necessary to install a greenhouse structure measuring 3 by 8 meters or more.
There are also greenhouse structures of non-standard square shape. Polycarbonate greenhouses most often have a semicircular shape. This prevents accumulation a large number snow or ice on the roof of the structure. In addition, the round arch makes it possible to tie up tall and climbing crops. This shape of the frame gives a little extra space in height.
Less commonly, greenhouse structures have a roof in the shape of a triangle. This is useful for large buildings. If the greenhouse structure is collapsible and dismantled for the winter, the roof can be flat or with a slight slope.
Greenhouse design drawings are designed based on the conditions of use, the desired amount of crop and the types of plants grown.
How to equip?
After the installation of the greenhouse structure, the main task of the agrarian becomes the creation of the most favorable conditions for growing crops in closed ground.
This task can be divided into the following subsections:
- providing sufficient heat;
- optimal layout and layout of beds;
- arrangement of paths;
- soil preparation for planting;
- ensuring sufficient ventilation to prevent overheating of the air inside the building;
- in the case of year-round operation of the greenhouse, providing heating and lighting in the cold season;
- if necessary, installation of racks for the installation of containers and pots with plantings.
Heating
Maintaining the optimal temperature regime in the closed ground structure is actually the main task. Particularly careful consideration of the issue of providing heating is required for winter structures with closed ground.
To ensure the flow of natural heat from the sun's rays into the greenhouse, the coating is made of transparent materials. It is also worth taking care that the temperature in the greenhouse does not drop too much at night.
To do this, you can use the following methods.
- The stone accumulates heat well and retains it for a long time. After the sun stops heating the greenhouse, it can serve as a source of heating for some more time. Stones can be laid out on the beds or pave the paths with them. The larger the area and the number of elements made of stone material, the longer it will be able to heat and give off more heat.
- Water is also able to maintain temperature and give off heat from its surface. In the greenhouse, you can arrange containers, preferably dark or black. During the day, the water in them will warm up, and at night and in the evening it will slowly cool down, while maintaining the temperature in the greenhouse.
It should be noted that the above methods of maintaining the temperature are not heating methods. They will only help reduce heat loss at night during the summer season. To provide additional heating of the greenhouse structure, the installation of more complex equipment will be required.
The main options for providing heating of the greenhouse:
- use of heating appliances;
- installation under the paths and beds of the warm floor;
- the use of water or gas heating;
- installation of infrared heating equipment;
- installation of potbelly stoves for firewood.
To maintain the temperature inside the structure, it is important to take care of reducing heat loss.
Winter greenhouses require especially thorough thermal insulation.
- In the cold period, it is better to change the vents in the greenhouse for windows with double frames. A reinforced double-glazed window will not only create an additional barrier to the outflow of heat, but will also significantly reduce the formation of condensate.
- A greenhouse, which will be operated year-round, is usually attached to the wall of a heated building.
- With the onset of cold weather, additional insulating means are installed inside the greenhouse. It can be blinds, shutters, curtains made of soft heat-insulating materials.
- It is worth taking care of the insulation of the foundation. A fairly large heat transfer occurs through the soil.
- Strong wind contributes to the intensive cooling of the greenhouse structure. Therefore, the structure must be protected from wind exposure by some kind of structure (fence, other building, dense hedge).
Ventilation
No greenhouse can do without ventilation, especially during the hot summer months. Excessive rise in temperature and lack of air flow to plants is no less destructive than cold. Several vents must be installed in the greenhouse. It is best if they are automated.
The simplest and least expensive option is to install a hydraulically operated opening window. The essence of his work is very simple. Inside the lever rod is an oily liquid of a certain density. When the temperature inside the greenhouse rises to a certain threshold, the liquid that begins to increase in volume pushes the lever out. Thus, the transom or window begins to open. With a subsequent increase in temperature, the lever is pushed out more and more. With a decrease in temperature and compression of the liquid, respectively, the transom is gradually covered.
Such a simple system, which, by the way, you can mount with your own hands, allows you to automatically ventilate the greenhouse.
The second option is to install a computer with sensors. The device will constantly receive data on humidity and temperature inside the greenhouse. In accordance with the set parameters, the system will control the opening and closing of ventilation windows and vents.
Such equipment is quite expensive and will require additional costs for installation and connection. In addition, only specialists can properly install and configure such a system. However, it really allows you to adjust the main indicators of the microclimate inside the greenhouse, up to the creation of individual temperature conditions for individual beds with different plantings.
Water supply
In the case of growing plants and crops in a structure with closed ground, it is not necessary to rely on natural precipitation. Therefore, watering plantings must be organized by yourself. In a small greenhouse, it is quite possible to get by with a watering can. But all the plants planted in large-area structures are not so easy to water manually. The best option for watering plants in closed ground is a drip irrigation system. To equip it, you will need a water intake tank, plastic pipes and flexible hoses.
The drainage system, which delivers moisture to the roots of plants, is located according to the scheme of the beds. And the container from which water will be taken for irrigation should be installed at some elevation. This is necessary to create pressure in the irrigation system. The big plus is that drip irrigation can be fully automated. To do this, the entire system is connected to an automatic timer or a computer. Irrigation of the soil will be carried out strictly according to the specified parameters.
Beds and shelving
Improvement of the internal space of the greenhouse under different kinds plantings is a very important point. The location of the beds or racks should be arranged so that the plantings are in favorable conditions for their growth and maturation.
However, do not forget about the design of the internal space of the greenhouse structure. Design that pleases the eye will undoubtedly contribute to good mood and pleasant emotions while working in the greenhouse.
How to arrange?
The arrangement of the structure from the inside includes a breakdown of the beds. First of all, the location of the plots for planting will depend on the size of the greenhouse and on its position relative to the sun. It is also worth considering the characteristics of crops and plants cultivated indoors.
For small greenhouses (up to 3 meters wide), the most convenient option is to equip two parallel beds adjacent to the side walls. A path separates the garden in the middle. The width of the plots with plantations should be about 100-120 cm. In this case, unhindered access to all plants will be possible.
A rectangular greenhouse with a width of 4 meters or more can be divided into 3 or more parallel beds. Paths for passage are also arranged between the beds. It is advisable to plan the space so that the paths are at least 40 cm wide, otherwise the passage along them will be simply inconvenient and difficult.
In a square-shaped greenhouse, the beds can be arranged in parallel rows. Another option that is quite convenient in this case is the arrangement of areas for planting along the walls of the greenhouse structure. Another area for planting crops remains in the very center of the greenhouse. The path leading from the entrance frames the central area with plantings and at the same time allows you to have access to the plants planted in the beds along the walls.
What to make?
It is very undesirable to leave the paths earthen, completely unpaved.
Paths can be equipped using the following materials:
- crushed stone;
- brick;
- tile;
- tile;
- stone;
- ruberoid.
The arrangement of greenhouses inside is very milestone in the life of a beginner gardener. It depends on how comfortable it will be to grow plants and care for them. And the state of the herbs themselves, flowers and seedlings also largely depends on how the right microclimate is created in the room.
Features and types
A greenhouse is a space in which they grow plants or prepare them for transplanting into full-fledged beds. It can be either very compact or large, depending on the needs of gardeners and the size of the site. Inside such a room, a certain temperature, humidity, and so on must be maintained. Various planning tricks make it possible to combine several types of plants in one room at once and make the most of the available space.
Greenhouses can be different, their varieties depend on the features of the internal arrangement. In some of them there are beds, in others - shelving, and in others - full-fledged greenhouses. In addition, they are distinguished by the presence of various technological innovations and additional equipment. In some buildings they manage with a minimum, in others, on the contrary, they try to install something new and modern, which will facilitate the process of growing plants.
Sizes and shapes: choice
Depending on the budget used and the amount of free space, you can make both compact greenhouses and spacious ones.
- Most often, small greenhouses are chosen. They do not take up much space and at the same time allow you to grow everything you need. A compact polycarbonate greenhouse is the most popular option. In order to fit everything you need in a building measuring 3x6 or 3 by 8 meters, you can use options that save free space and budget. For example, replace full-fledged beds with containers, or even with hydroponics.
- Large greenhouses are chosen mainly by those who grow seedlings or flowers for sale. In this case, the more free space, greenhouses and beds, the better. You can make different drawings, planning full-fledged automatic irrigation schemes so that you have to spend less free time in the greenhouse.
Device
Do-it-yourself greenhouse equipment is not such a difficult task. To equip a place for growing plants, you need to make sure that the room always has clean and sufficiently humid air, as well as that the heating and water supply systems work well.
Heating
First of all, in order for the room where the plants are grown to be constantly warm, you need to take care of additional heating. This is a guarantee that the seedlings can be started growing in early spring, and they will not freeze. The heating system depends entirely on the dimensions of the greenhouse. But the most important thing is that it should be full-fledged, not local. After all, such a system is not able to completely warm the entire room.
Second important point- heat must necessarily go from bottom to top, and not vice versa. There are three heating options that can be used in a greenhouse: gas, solid fuel and electric.
If possible, you can contact innovative ways heating. Among these, it is worth highlighting the heating of the soil directly. This contributes to the rapid growth and maturation of everything growing in the ground. It is quite possible to carry out such a system in your greenhouse. Heating is by cable.
Before laying it, you need to lay polystyrene foam or other means of thermal insulation, which is characterized by increased moisture resistance. From above, you can lay a layer of sand, in which the cable is hidden. A protective mesh and a layer of soil are placed on top of it.
You can install a water radiator heating system. Infrared heaters are also quite popular. In addition, they are also able to illuminate the room. The use of infrared heaters is also considered very beneficial because they can be used to divide the space into several separate temperature zones.
gas system heating is also considered beneficial. Especially if it is possible to connect the greenhouse to the home heating system. You can also install a burner in the greenhouse or an automatic heating system with a small boiler. And in order for all the efforts spent on heating not to be in vain, you need to additionally insulate the place for growing plants.
Ventilation
It is also important to consider the ventilation system. Right temperature regime created using ventilation frames. In addition, you can add a special fan to the room. Its installation will not only solve the problem of temperature control, but will also make it possible to distribute heat throughout the room. This type of fan is installed on the roof. Due to this, fresh air enters the greenhouse.
At the same time, when installing ventilation, everything must be done so that during the cold season the cooled air does not penetrate into the room. And, therefore, there should not be problems with thermal insulation either.
Water supply
A very important role in the arrangement of the greenhouse is played by the correct level of humidity in the room. This depends on the condition of the plants. The fact is that if there is an insufficient level of humidity in the room, the plants will dry out. But an excess of moisture is also not very good. In such an environment, the root system of the plant develops more slowly, the harvest is also not very encouraging.
So that the watering process does not take much time, and each plant receives as much moisture as it needs, it is necessary to equip the correct water supply system inside the greenhouse.
- The water supply must always be at room temperature. Too cold water damages the roots. They quickly rot in such an environment. Also, drops should not be allowed to fall on the trunks of plants and their leaves. Some sensitive plants are harmed.
- Plants should be watered regularly. It is better to do this in the evenings and mornings. As for the amount of water used, it all depends on how deep the root system of the plants is. The deeper it is, the more water is required. In general, the approximate water consumption is ten or twelve liters per square meter.
There are three main ways to supply water to greenhouses: drip, irrigation and subsoil. From surface irrigation should be abandoned. From this, the humidity inside rises to an undesirable level, and it becomes more difficult to control the flow of water.
Much more efficient system drip feed. In this case, less water is consumed, and it becomes much easier to automate this process. But the most convenient option is, of course, subsurface irrigation. For such irrigation, you will need to lay a special pipe with numerous holes under the ground. It is through it that watering will be carried out.
This method of supplying water is good because it goes directly to the roots. It turns out that the life-giving moisture immediately gets where it is needed and does not evaporate along the way. True, this method of watering is more suitable for large greenhouses with beds, but not for small rooms where seedlings are grown in pots standing on racks.
Special attention deserves such an option as laying capillary mats. They can replace traditional irrigation methods. True, such modern way requires significant financial investment.
The capillary mat is a dense synthetic felt. It easily absorbs water. On the surface of such a mat are pots with plants. They release moisture very slowly. The surface of the capillary mat is covered with a special porous film to protect the felt layer from contamination and damage.
Such material very well not only absorbs moisture, but also gives it away. Under the mat, you can put ordinary pallets. They are installed on bricks, covered with slate sheets, and then with a layer of plastic film. A capillary mat is laid on top. In no case should its edges protrude beyond the edges of the film, and the mat itself must be securely attached to the rails.
When the capillary mat is laid, you can proceed to saturate it with water. This should be done exactly until the moment when water starts to come out of the felt when pressed. Do not allow puddles to form on the surface of the mat. If this has already happened, then you need to drive off the water.
Paths and beds: how to arrange and what to make?
If it is planned to arrange the beds with paths in the greenhouse, and not the installation of shelving, then the arrangement of the space must be taken with the utmost responsibility. It is not at all difficult to transfer pots or tubs from rack to rack, but it is difficult to redo the beds.
layout
This process depends on what crops will be grown and what technologies will be used for this. But in general, the standard dimensions of the beds should not exceed 1.2 meters. If you do more, it will be difficult to care for them. And in the future it will not be possible to reach the plants and pluck something necessary.
In one compact greenhouse, you can equip about three beds. The passage between them should be a little less than a meter.
As a rule, in a greenhouse one passage is made very narrow, and the second is wider. In some cases, small transverse transitions are made on the beds themselves. To do this, it is not even necessary to lay full-fledged paths - you can simply lay the boards on the ground.
Plant arrangement
It is very important to properly arrange the plants so that they are in their places and can develop as well as possible. So, for example, all heat-loving plants should be placed on the sunny side. It can be, for example, tomatoes or different flowers that reach for the sun. Cucumbers, in turn, can be placed in the west. The main thing is that a sufficiently high level of humidity is provided for their cultivation.
Tracks
The main requirement for the tracks is that they are not slippery and respond normally to an increased level of humidity. For the design of paths in greenhouses, as a rule, materials such as brick, concrete, paving slabs or blocks. You can also make the coating less rigid. In this case, materials such as pebbles or sand are used. True, they can stick to the sole, which is very inconvenient.
Relevant and such an option as concrete pouring. Paths made in this way can also be further decorated. To do this, small stones or pieces of tiles are used, which are pressed into the surface of the coating. You can also overlay the path around the edges with materials such as clinker bricks, paving stones or the same pebbles.
Separately, it is worth noting the tracks with filler. In this case, a layer of grass or even manure is laid, on top of which concrete is poured. Such a track turns out to be quite strong. Along the edges, it can be supplemented with sides.
Often the sides are made of natural wood. But it's not the best the best option. The fact is that wood, as a rule, is enough for only one season. Over time, the tree rots from the inside, especially in conditions where humidity is constantly elevated.
A more reliable option is the sides made of aluminum. They are installed once and can last up to several years. If this option is not suitable, you can pay attention to the curbs made of high-quality galvanized iron. Such paths, decorated with sides, can be located not only inside, but also outside the structure.
This concludes the improvement of the greenhouse with beds. Next, you can proceed to the design of the space. True, since this room is more working, its design should not be too sophisticated.
Arrangement of racks
The second design option for the greenhouse is the organization of shelving in the room. This way of solving the internal space is more suitable for working with seedlings or seedlings. They can even be installed in several rows, which is very convenient.
True, when installing such racks, it is necessary to take into account all the features of the development of certain plants. Anything installed in this way must withstand the appropriate conditions. Plants grown on racks should not be too thermophilic. Those of them that are most drawn to the light should be installed on the upper shelves.
Usually a greenhouse is a rather unsightly structure. This is understandable, because its main goal is not to decorate the site at all, but to help harvest a rich harvest of early greens and vegetables. But if you approach the construction of a greenhouse with imagination or invest in a design option, it can turn out to be very unusual.
Here is such a standard do-it-yourself greenhouse. Simple, minimum costs, while everything is functional, and the owners do not need more. And if necessary?
Greenhouse-pyramid. It is believed that the design of this form is quite convenient, and the energy in it contributes to the growth of plants. There are, of course, skeptics, because the beds in the corners of the pyramid will be more difficult to care for because of the small height.
Greenhouses attached to the wall of the house or outbuildings. Material is saved, and fresh vegetables and herbs are literally a stone's throw away.
Minimalistic options for small greenhouses that protect literally one garden bed or two or three large plants from the cold.
Greenhouses-houses. Capital, reliable buildings, in which it will be very convenient to work. Yes, they will last for many years.
Greenhouses under a geodesic dome. A very effective option, although more complex in design. As we wrote, even in the Arctic under a geodome it is quite possible to grow exotic vegetables - Nature House is an example of this.
Do-it-yourself option. It is convenient that one part of the greenhouse is completely raised, and due to the high height, the plants can be arranged in three tiers.
And finally, the greenhouses of the future, as Anne Rome's creation was called in Denmark. Harmless materials, energy-saving technologies, a special microclimate, which is regulated by special sensors - you cannot build such a greenhouse in the yard with your own hands.
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AT modern world not only summer residents put greenhouses on their plots, but glass or film versions of such premises grow next to private buildings. Many people think about building greenhouses for growing vegetables and flowers. all year round, where additional heating is needed, someone only grows tomatoes and peppers in the summer. At the same time, it is important to choose the most best projects do-it-yourself greenhouses that you can sell and get a big harvest.
Modern warm option for winter
In order for plants to bring a big harvest, you should choose the best greenhouse projects with your own hands, because a lot depends on this choice. Among all the varieties, there are several basic structures that can be built independently:
- Arched. The roof is mounted in the form of an arc, more light penetrates through the structure, while the rays are scattered. This option is also good for winter, since snow does not linger on the surface.
- Shed. Usually located near another building, adjacent to it with one wall. This is a budget option, which additionally saves the area of \u200b\u200bthe site. In winter, you will have to remove snow from the roof of the greenhouse yourself.
- The triangular shape gives room for plants, and you can straighten up in it. In this embodiment, you can even equip a recreation area.
- "Khlebnitsa" greenhouse. A great place to protect plants in winter before transplanting into open ground.
Projects can be developed independently. For example, a classic wooden gable version, which is easy to create on your own using glass or film.
Thanks to all the advantages, such a design can be considered the best project for a greenhouse.
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Features of greenhouses for growing vegetables all year round
More and more garden lovers are coming to the conclusion that the best do-it-yourself greenhouse projects are found in models for any season, where you can harvest even in winter. For such structures, it is imperative to create a heating system that will be sufficient to maintain the optimum temperature at any time of the year.
When thinking about how to build a greenhouse for growing vegetables or flowers in the winter, you should first decide on the material of manufacture.
Polycarbonate
This material has gained popularity among gardeners, as it has a number of advantages:
- good indicators of thermal insulation;
- the design is 16 times lighter than glass;
- material flexibility.
Note! The flexibility of polycarbonate allows you to create any shape of greenhouses.
Features of the assembly of the arched version:
Useful information! Open honeycomb planks can be sealed with sealant to reduce heat loss.
You can carry out self-assembly and assembly winter greenhouses from polycarbonate with heating. You should follow the above recommendations, as well as prepare a drawing in advance, taking into account the dimensions of the greenhouse and summer cottage. The location is close to communications so that there are no problems with heating.
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Brick with gabled roof
Proven design for year-round harvest, great for areas with severe frosts. But such a design will require large financial costs. It consists of two rooms:
- a vestibule where a heating boiler is installed and inventory is located (2 by 2.5 m);
- greenhouse, place for plants.
Between them there is a partition, which is made of wood or other dense material. For the roof, corrugated board is used. There are several aspects that must be considered during the construction of the greenhouse.
Table 1. Aspects to consider when building a greenhouse
| Components | Recommendation | Photo example |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Let's use a strip foundation with a depth of 0.5 m. |  |
| Walls | The masonry is 250 mm thick, and transoms should be immediately installed in the frames for ventilation in the summer. |  |
| window openings | The distance between the transoms should be 60 cm, and from the floor - 50 cm. |  |
| Roof | Maintain a slope of 30⁰. It is better to use rafter timber 70 by 100 mm. |  |
Do-it-yourself types of heating winter greenhouses with video
A year-round harvest is provided not only by a correctly selected and mounted greenhouse design, but also by the choice of a heating system. There are several varieties applicable for greenhouses:
- furnace;
- biological;
- water;
- gas.
Each option has its own characteristics, disadvantages and advantages.
Heating with a stove
This is one of the most simple ways heating. A furnace is mounted in the vestibule, and labor from it goes along the perimeter of the structure, during the furnace there is smoke that gives off heat.
Note! When choosing furnace heating check the ventilation system.
The advantages include ease of installation and availability of fuel, which can be any, as well as saving money. At the same time, there are also disadvantages - the lack of uniform heat and temperature changes, which adversely affects the yield.
biological option
In the process of decay, heat is released, bark, fertilizer or sawdust is applicable. At the same time, the air is moistened and the soil is fertilized. But this method is not suitable for winter, it is applicable only as an additional option.
Water
The most popular method, which requires a boiler, tank, pipes and a pump. According to the principle of operation, the system is similar to home heating, where the liquid is heated in the boiler and flows through pipes, heat is evenly distributed during circulation. The disadvantages include the complexity of installation and the cost of money, but the temperature regime will always be normal.
Gas
This is an alternative to electric heating, much cheaper. Gas burners and heaters are installed in the greenhouse, which emit a sufficient amount of heat. Most often, infrared versions of heating devices are mounted.
Every novice gardener has to face the question of how to make a greenhouse on his own plot. This design allows without special work start growing natural, fresh vegetables and herbs in early spring, even at sub-zero night temperatures. In addition, the greenhouse is able to protect delicate plants from strong precipitation, wind and direct sunlight.
If you choose the right construction material and optimal design, you can get an indispensable garden helper.
Greenhouse, greenhouse and their differences
In natural usage, greenhouse and greenhouse are often used interchangeably. However, this is not entirely true. The greenhouse is a large-sized building equipped with the main communications, namely heating, an artificial irrigation system, and ultraviolet lighting.
The design of the greenhouse allows you to grow various crops throughout the year. Many greenhouses are built on a foundation, and the height of the structure allows a person to calmly carry out work to his full height.
If you take a look at the photo of the greenhouse and the greenhouse, it will immediately become clear that the first one does not have any communications, its size is small. The main purpose of a greenhouse is to protect plants from aggressive natural conditions early spring and cold autumn.
Structural features and assembly type make it possible to divide all greenhouses into several classes: portable, permanent (possibly installed on a foundation).
When it comes to choosing between a greenhouse and a greenhouse, it should be borne in mind that installing a greenhouse is considered a costly affair, in which professional farmers invest more effort and money than amateur gardeners.
If you organize a standard-sized greenhouse on the garden plot, then it will be quite enough to provide the average family with a harvest. A greenhouse can be a good alternative to a greenhouse design.
It will not be difficult to prepare seedlings in winter in cups on the windowsill, and in the spring to plant them in a greenhouse. An early harvest will please any family.
Types of greenhouses
Not only the design, shape and material used for shelter allow us to talk about the varieties of greenhouses. Their location and main purpose also allow us to distinguish several types.
Seedling greenhouses have a small height, due to which they are able to retain heat well during frosts. In such greenhouses, you can grow seedlings immediately, without going through the stage of using cups where seeds are planted.
In addition, in a greenhouse, plants receive a kind of hardening, subsequently having greater endurance than at home. A seedling greenhouse can accept and grow any kind of vegetables, herbs and even flowers. It is a good greenhouse for giving.
Home greenhouses are built on balconies or window sills and do an excellent job of growing a full-fledged crop. True, it is necessary to select such varieties of vegetables and herbs that are adapted to growing indoors (cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc.). Having thought over the multi-tiered design, you can save a lot of space.
Mobile greenhouses have an advantage over stationary ones, since they can be moved around the site as needed (for example, to free up space, or to substitute the structure under Sun rays). At the end of the season, the greenhouse is easily removed from the territory, saving space.
Small greenhouses make it possible to work with a small amount of seedlings. The design can be disassembled, thereby changing the size of the beds.
Care
All parts of the dismantled structures at the end of the season must be cleaned of dirt and dust. To do this, you can use a solution of potassium permanganate or mustard. After that, they are thoroughly dried and cleaned in a dry, weather-protected room.
In the case of fixed structures (with a foundation, glass or polycarbonate), seasonal maintenance should be carried out more thoroughly.
To exclude the reproduction of pests, the walls of the greenhouse are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate, the old soil is removed by 10-15 cm, after which a new one is added, and ash, sand, humus, and sometimes wood are added to it. Then it is carefully dug up and processed with a sulfur checker.
A greenhouse ready for the new season is left open until frost sets in or until the first snowfall. In winter, it is advisable to close the greenhouse tightly to protect it from snow and gusts of wind.
It will be useful to leave some snow in the greenhouse. In the spring, melt water can have a beneficial effect on soil quality. With heavy snowfalls, the greenhouse should be cleaned with a shovel or a broom; in case of moderate precipitation, it can be left alone.
Greenhouse material
Unlike a greenhouse, greenhouses are easy to manufacture. To independently mount a greenhouse, you will need ingenuity, certain building skills, and financial costs. But you can even make a greenhouse with your own hands, if you use improvised and, accordingly, inexpensive materials.
Most greenhouses are covered with polyethylene film (sometimes reinforced). The material is easy to find in any hardware store, its price is low. Non-woven lutrasil or spunbond is also suitable.
Due to the high cost, cellular polycarbonate and glass are not often used. If you make a greenhouse from window frames, then the issue with covering material is already resolved, provided that the glass is intact.
The basis of the greenhouse is a frame, which can have different shape: in the form of an arc, a triangle, like a miniature greenhouse. The material for the frame can be polypropylene pipes, metal or fiberglass fittings, glued wooden bars, window frames and balcony doors.
Having competently organized the arrangement of the greenhouse on the site, you will no longer need to spend your energy on transplanting plants after the next frost.
It will not be difficult to get a fresh harvest for many years before everyone else, if the design turns out to be of high quality and reliable.
Greenhouse photo
