If you are a gardening freak; who wants to start with sustainable gardening and enjoys the natural and authentic taste of homegrown vegetables and fruits, there is no better way to grow them than in a greenhouse. Backyard greenhouse kits offer a warm and stable environment where you can grow crops regardless of whether it is in winter, autumn, or summer.
They are normally covered with glass, clear plastic, or clear polythene, which is a perfect way to conserve heat while also ensuring that optimum sunlight reaches your crops. These conditions create an ideal environment where several varieties of crops can thrive.
Now that you are a newcomer to greenhouse kits, you might be wondering, where am I going to begin? Anyone can have a greenhouse for whatever reason. They come in several styles, types, and costs for every aspiring or upgrading gardener. You only need to be well aware of the purpose of your greenhouse. This way, you will be able to make an informed decision.
What Are The Types Of Greenhouse Kits & How Do You Choose The Right One?
Greenhouse kits come in several sizes, shapes, and designs. This selection wholly depends on your preferences, budget, and the crops you want in the greenhouse.
A. Freestanding Greenhouse
This is an independent structure that can harbor several gardening tools and plants. They are the most common and largest types of greenhouses. Ideal for gardeners who want to go it big. If you also want to grow different types of crops, this should be your choice since it has the tools and space. Easily manageable even though they are big.
1. Snap & Grow Greenhouse
The frame is heavy-duty aluminum, and it clicks together with the rigid polypropylene connectors. SnapGlas polycarbonate panels are virtually unbreakable, and 100% UV resistant. Panels easily slide into the frame and lock in place without any complicated hardware or tools.
Designed with a gutter system, so you can use the roof to collect rainwater. There is an adapter on one of the connectors that attaches to a hose and connects to a rain barrel.
Features:
-Designed for heavy-duty.
-Unbreakable Crystal clear SnapGlas™ polycarbonate panels.
-UV Protection.
-Corrosion-resistant aluminum frame
-Adjustable roof Vents.
-Split door for opening only the top half-section.
-Additional accessories can be installed.
- Dimensions
Width: 6′ 3.
Length: 8’.
Height: 6’9. - Price
$499.99 - Warranty
5 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free
2. Palram Glory Hobby Greenhouse
The Glory premium-class greenhouse is the right answer for the gardening enthusiast. The gray powder-coated aluminum frame and 10mm thick polycarbonate panels make this a professional-grade greenhouse that can be heated and/or cooled for year-round usage.
The side louver window and roof vent allow proper airflow for the ideal temperature to keep plants healthy. The heavy-duty door is over 31 Inches wide and can be locked. The door threshold allows easy access for wheelchairs or wheelbarrows. The gutter system will allow you to collect fresh rainwater for your plants.
Features:-
-10 mm twin-wall roof
-Unbreakable polycarbonate panels.
-99.9% UV Protection.
-Designed For Heavy Duty.
-Corrosion-resistant aluminum frame.
- Dimensions
8′ x 8′ - weight
229 lbs - Color
Charcoal grey. - Price
$2,477.78 - Warranty
Should be requested
3. Palram Nature Harmony Greenhouse
Palram’s Harmony greenhouse merges a smart, clean design with a functional structure. It creates a simple assembly and improved use. Corrosion-resistant & durable aluminum powder coats the Palram’s Harmony greenhouse’s green frame.
Unbreakable crystal clear polycarbonate panels. These panels Offer over 90% light transmission yet block 99% percent of the harmful sun’s rays. A galvanized steel base is included as well as vent and gutters, allowing for water collection. The hinged doors can be assembled from either right or left.
Features:-
-Corrosion-resistant & durable aluminum.
-Unbreakable crystal clear polycarbonate panels.
-99% UV protection.
- Dimensions
8′ x 6′ x 7′ - Weight
33.5 lbs - Price
$1,498.99 - Warranty
Should be requested - Shipping
Free
4. RIGA IIs Greenhouse
The RIGA IIs is uniquely designed with more windows to allow for maximum light transmission and polycarbonate panels. These panels are semi-diffused. This permits sufficient light and warmth for propagating seeds and starter plants in early spring while providing diffused light which is ideal for growing plants full-term inside the greenhouse.
Features:
-Unbreakable polycarbonate panels.
-Diffused lights.
-6-10 Hours to construct with 2 persons.
-Optional accessories and extensions can be installed.
- Dimensions
7’8 x 7′ x 7’2 - Price
$5,241.60 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free
5. Riverstone Monticello Greenhouse
The Riverstone Monticello is a sturdy and robust greenhouse that is perfect in the long and cold winter. It comes with durable twin-walled polycarbonate panels that have superior insulating capabilities to provide ideal growing conditions in warm or cool weather. The Monticello greenhouse is made from extruded aluminum. and it comes with an automatic venting system.
Features:-
-8mm twin wall.
-Polycarbonate Panels.
-Extruded aluminum frame.
-4-5 hours to construct.
-Optional accessions & extensions can be installed.
- Dimensions
8′ x 8′ x 6’3 - Price
$5,999.99 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free - Made In
USA
B. Glazed Freestanding Greenhouse
Glazed greenhouses are similar to freestanding except for the building material. They are strictly made of plastic. They are affordable and provide room for growing several plants. The disadvantage of these greenhouses is that they wear out quickly and are subject to extreme weather changes. Perfect for gardeners who want several crops but are on a budget.
6. Solexx Garden Master Greenhouse
The Solexx Garden Master Greenhouse is a walk-in structure that has been designed for both commercial and residential gardeners. The greenhouse is made out of thick, UV-resistant material that helps to extend the growing season by allowing sunlight in while keeping the heat from escaping. it comes with a complete set of instructions and all of the necessary hardware for easy assembly. With double doors and an overhanging roof, this structure also provides plenty of ventilation to keep your plants healthy and happy.
The Solexx Garden Master Greenhouse is ideal for anyone who wants to get an early start on their gardening season or extend it well into the fall. It will give you plenty of room to grow all kinds of plants, including vegetables, flowers, and herbs. The thick cover will help to protect your plants from harsh weather conditions, while still allowing in plenty of sunlight. With double doors and an overhanging roof, this greenhouse will also provide plenty of ventilation to keep your plants healthy and happy.
Features:
-Portable and Lightweight.
-Provides UV Protection.
-Provides Diffused Lights.
-Optional Accessories can be included.
- Dimensions
8′ x 12′ x 8’9 - Price
$5,504.80 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free - Made In
USA
7. Solexx Garden Master Greenhouse
The Solexx garden European-style greenhouse has 6’6″ tall outer walls and a gable that peaks at 8’9″ for ample room to trellis plants like cucumber, and tomatoes. With four bench frames each able to support 500 lbs. of distributed weight and two hanging rods, It simply provides enough space to grow all your favorite flowers and vegetables. It comes with a large louvered air vent and double-walled Solexx paneling.
Features:
-Twin-wall.
-5mm Solexx XP panels.
-Heavy-duty metal frames.
-Optional accessories can be installed.
- Dimensions
8′ x 12′ x 8’9 - Price
$4,021.60 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty
8. Solexx Early Bloomer Greenhouse Kit
The Early Bloomer Greenhouse is Lightweight and portable yet The steel frame makes it sturdy to withstand strong winds, and a large vent maintains plenty of air circulation for healthy plants. The Bloomer greenhouse does not have racks, so plants must be hung from the frame or set on the ground. It is perfect for tall plants or small trees – the 6’3″ height gives you plenty of room to grow.
Features:-
-Potable & Lightweight
-No Special requirements or areas.
-Optional accessories & extensions can be installed.
- Dimensions
8′ x 8′ x 8 - Price
$3,386.88 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free - Made In
USA
C. Attached (Lean-To) Greenhouse
Lean-to greenhouses are designed to share a wall with an already existing building. If the wall is made of bricks, it will offer more insulation preventing heat loss. If you are on a low budget or you have limited space, a lean-to greenhouse will be a good option.
9. Solex Harvester Greenhouse
The Solexx harvester greenhouse is designed for maximum strength, insulation, and solar heat collection. The Harvester provides a double-tiered bench frame that maximizes your growing area on one side and a single bench frame on the other side is ideal for taller plants and provides an easy-access workspace.
The harvester comes with a large, louvered air vent covered with advanced double-walled Solexx paneling. It is freestanding and requires no special foundation or site preparation.
Features:
-Twin-wall.
-5mm Solexx’ XP panels.
-Designed for heavy-duty.
-No special requirements or areas.
-Optional Accessories can be installed.
- Dimensions
8′ X 16′ X 8′ - Price
$6,217.12 - Warranty
10 Year Warranty - Shipping
Free - Made In
USA
D. Window-Mounted Greenhouse
These are small, compact, and very economical to build and maintain. They are designed to fit on an outside window of a house in such a way that they can be accessed from any direction. Such a greenhouse is ideal if your yard is facing a north-south direction. Perfect for you if you want something small and effective but on a low budget.
10. Exaco Cold Frame Greenhouse
The cold frame greenhouse is the smallest of the previous types, It features a dual-function lid with two covers for year-round crop protection. In early spring and autumn, the twin-wall polycarbonate lid folds down to protect plants from cold weather. When the weather warms up, the lid can be propped open for ventilation, or the polycarbonate panel can slide out completely. The screen underneath will protect your plants from insects and other garden pests. You can water plants right through the screen, or they can be raised.
Features:-
-Portable & Lightweight.
-Twin-wall.
-Polycarbonate panels.
-Weather-resistant aluminum frame.
-Easy to construct.
- Dimensions
78.75″ L x 39.38″ W - weight
23 lbs - Price
$264.80 - Warranty
Contact The Manufacturer - Made In
Austria
How do Greenhouses Work?
Greenhouses depend on passive solar energy. When the sun’s ray hits the glass of the greenhouse it causes the temperature to rise inside of it when it is cold outside. This provides a nice environment for the vegetables or any plants to grow efficiently.
How Do You Get Started With Greenhouse Kits?
purchasing greenhouse kits is the easy bit, deciding which type you want, where to locate it or which design fits you is the harder part of the process. Ask for advice from everyone but don’t forget the golden rule! Go big if you can afford it. I can assure you that you won’t regret that decision. Cheap and weak greenhouses will just fade with time.
1. Identify an open and sunny site
It is very important to identify a spot where the greenhouse will receive as much sunlight as possible. Note that All sides need to be. Setting it in an east-west orientation is perfect but if you can’t achieve that there is no reason to fret. Any other direction will do. Avoid identifying a spot with big structures that can cast a shadow on the greenhouse. Keep away from trees, buildings, walls, hedges or anything you feel might prevent ample sunlight from reaching the greenhouse.
2. Decide How big you are willing to go
This will depend on the type of crops you will be growing and also your budget. Enough height is important if you are considering growing climbers.
3. The type of material you want your greenhouse to be built of
What type of material do you want your greenhouse to be built of? Typically, greenhouses can be made of plastic or glass. If you are in allocation with the risk of breakages, tempered glass or plastic can be used.
4. Ensure there is a reliable source of Water
Water is a crucial necessity for anything to grow. Before you can even think of contacting a supplier, ensure that there is a reliable source of water. If you are in for a luxurious in-greenhouse water supply, you will some plumbing. Watering techniques come in different types. If you are usually not around your home, a semi-automatic system will come in handy.
Greenhouse accessories and how to use them
Buying a greenhouse structure is not the end but just the beginning of this journey. There are several accessories you need to buy to ensure that the greenhouse runs smoothly. I have identified a few of the most basic to keep you acquainted.
1. Ventilation system
A ventilation system is used to regulate temperatures inside a greenhouse. This comes in handy if you live in an area with extreme weather conditions.
2. Irrigation system
This system is responsible for automating feeding and watering cycles.
3. Benching and shelving systems
These can be vertical or horizontal. They are used to hold potted plants which increase growing space.
Benefits of having a greenhouse
1. Plants grow in a protected environment
Unlike in backyard gardens, gardeners don’t have to worry about pests or extreme weather conditions such as high winds, blizzards, and snow.
2. Multipurpose uses
Several crops can be planted in a greenhouse at a go since most of them are potted. Greenhouses can also be used as stores.
3. Save on Grocery Bills
Producing your vegetables and fruits will greatly reduce your grocery bills. There is also the thrill of consuming healthy homegrown products at a low cost.
4. Control of Produce
Unlike in commercial farms, you have full control of what you use in your greenhouse kits. You don’t have to use carcinogenic chemicals and pesticides.
5. Saving the environment
Using the eco-friendly approach to grow your vegetables and fruits will not only allow you to enjoy chemical-free food but also will reduce your carbon footprints because you will no longer buy groceries that are heavily sprayed with harmful pesticides which contribute to global warming.
Conclusion
By now, I am sure that you have learned a thing or two regarding greenhouses. If you feel that you badly need greenhouse kits, Start now. Otherwise, keep coming for more ways and tips on how to care for our environment.
