What You Need To Know Before Purchasing A Greenhouse Kit

One of the best ways for both amateur and professional gardeners to harvest year round is to consider a ready-to build greenhouse kit.  Greenhouses are structured in such a way to allow the heat generated by the sun to cultivate the plants.

Greenhouses are used to cultivate a wide variety of plants varying from fruits, flowers and even vegetables.  The key factors that help provide the greenhouse's effectiveness are light, humidity and condensation.  Most greenhouses are free-standing but their are some designs that can be attached to another structure or in a lean-to manner.

Depending on what you will use a greenhouse for, the size will determine what you grow in it.  A greenhouse could be as simple as a window extension that you grow herbs in or one that takes up acres that is primarily used for commercial purposes.

In the past, greenhouses had a giant price tag attached to them because they were typically custom-built.  So whether you're an amateur or professional gardener, greenhouse kits today are readily available and will work within almost any budget.

Since greenhouse kits are very popular they come in a wide range of styles and sizes.   This gives the gardener a chance to change the design to fit in an area that is convenient for her.  There are many things to consider before selecting and purchasing the ideal greenhouse kit to accommodate the gardeners needs.

One important thing to take into consideration is the kinds of plants to be grown within the hothouse and the type of gardening.  Another thing to consider is the climate of the area in which the green house will be set up.

For the gardener who lives in a colder and stormy climate should seriously consider a kit that is double-walled and firmly sealed.  For the gardener who is just starting seedlings out and will transplant later on, one made of plastic or pvc siding and frames will get the job done.

Green house Kit Information

The sizes vary for a greenhouse kit.  They range in size from 6 feet by 8 feet to 16 feet by 24 feet.  The styles will also vary from gable house with straight eaves to Victorian style green house kits.  The Victorian style features a gothic vaulted roof with curved eaves to a rustic look with wooden frames.

The frames of these structures are typically made of cedar, redwood, aluminum, plastic or galvanized steel.  Most people favor the plastic greenhouse kit because it is very affordable and retains heat better than any of the other kits.

In the early days of greenhouses in order to retain heat the siding was usually built with either a double or triple wall of glass.  The plastics used in a greenhouse kit are generally made up of poly-carbonate, fiberglass or polyethylene.  The plastics are not easily breakable and supply perfect insulation.

Since they are pre-cut and pre-drilled they can easily be put together with a few tools.  For an even easier solution without tools, kits come in a snap-together from for easier assembly.  Some of the fairly priced green house kits are made of galvanized steel or aluminum with a door and a see-through plastic cover.

Depending on the design of the green house kit the door will either be a roll-up or with a zippered side-flap.  To allow more head space for the gardener the ceiling height for the kit is generally 8 feet.  Depending on the size of the structure, some kits may not include flooring, shelving or an anchor system.

Most greenhouse kits will supply the gardener with the information on how to put down a foundation with weather resistant materials like concrete, wood, or patio stones.  The gardener must have level flooring to cut down on wind damage and provide full drainage.  One can find fairly priced floor-framing kits at the gardening store that carries greenhouse kits.

Have fun,

Sarah James