Grow in Greenhouse Buildings

Grow in Greenhouse Buildings

Grow in Greenhouse Buildings

Making the decision to grow in greenhouse structures, whether it is vegetables or flowers, you must remember that there are a few elements that you should consider before actually starting the construction of your greenhouse and the development of your indoor garden. To garden in greenhouse environments can be challenging, but a unique and satisfying experience when you get it right.

One of the first items to consider when you want to build is location. You want to make sure that she site is relatively level and that you are not building on a steep slope. You do want to consider the run-off and make sure that your site isn't completely level, but a nice level spot will make the project a little easier and cut down on the expenses that you would have trying to build on a steeper slope.

You will also want to orient your greenhouse structure east to west with a southern exposure. This will ensure that you are able to receive the optimum amount of sunlight year round. Keeping buildings and large trees to the north of your building is a good idea because they will also act as a natural windbreak. Utilizing these windbreaks can lower your heating costs in the winter months as you work to keep your greenhouse temperatures within a specific range.

One thing you will also want to determine in your site is the location of electricity and water. I recommend you building your greenhouse either within close walking distances to utilities or close enough so that you can keep the building costs to a minimum. If you will have to call in several tradesmen for your project, costs can rapidly rise. Just something to keep in mind.

Another item to consider when picking your site location is looking at the existing surroundings and determining what is in the area that may or may not be beneficial to your greenhouse structure such as trees and other buildings. These existing obstructions can limit the amount of natural sunlight that your greenhouse may receive. While having shade in the extremely hot summer sun can be desired, you want to make sure that you are putting your structure in a place where the greenhouse is getting plenty of morning sun. Shade is preferable in the mid to late-afternoon hours when temperatures typically soar higher in the summer months.

Ventilation is an extremely important aspect of a greenhouse. You must insure that your greenhouse has adequate ventilation and allows the circulation of air thus helping to regulate the temperature inside, cut down on plant diseases and the release of greenhouse gases that may occur. In the summer months, ventilation is achieved by setting up a fan system inside and making sure that you are able to establish a "cross-wind" of sorts. You will need to maintain a temperature of 80 to 85 degrees for optimum growth of many vegetables. Above 90 degrees and you may encounter pollination problems in plants like tomatoes.

Growing in greenhouses can be a fantastic experience, but you have to remember that it is gardening and there is some work to it. If you are like me, the more you work at it, the more that you will see that there are distinct advantages to growing in greenhouses.

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