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Questions tagged [greenhouse]

Glass building to shelter and heat plants

A greenhouse is a glass-walled building intended to shelter and provide a warm environment for plants. They are typically used in cooler climates. The glass allows the building to absorb the maximum amount of sunlight available, but restrict heat loss (roof sections typically allow ventilation and some heat control). Some greenhouses also have their own heating.

Use this tag for questions about greenhouses themselves, and growing in a greenhouse environment.

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Should perennials purchased at a greenhouse nursery be acclimatized before planting outside?

Most local nurseries in my area keep perennial plants outside during the summer months. There is one nursery which grows and keeps everything inside a greenhouse all the time. In zone 4 or 5, does this mean that those perennials should be…
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How to prepare plants to move to greenhouse from indoors?

I've been growing some starts in this little hot-house thing I made after seeing something similar at a local gardening store. It seems to work great - with a heating pad under one of the flats it's warm, humid and plants grow like crazy. Now I'm…
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Greenhouse in a tropical climate

This may be an odd question. I live in Singapore and I recently bought a small greenhouse because it was cheap and it looked nice. It's about 20x40x50cm. I'm originally from a cool temperate climate where a greenhouse makes sense. Are there any…
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How to protect plants from freezing

Waking at 1 am, I get my shoes on to run out to my greenhouse. I've had a heck of a time getting my garden in this year. I've lost quite a few plants to 'pop' freezes and I'm probably getting paranoid. The weather report said the low would be 40…
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Why are there plants specifically designed for greenhouses?

I have read that tomatoes for greenhouse culture need to be varieties designed to be grown in greenhouse environments. What are the varieties, and where can I get them...just by mail? And what other plants should I look for that would grow better in…
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Improving heat retention and light availability of coldframes

I am currently planning on building some grow-houses/cold frames. Actually mostly raised beds 18" (45cm) high, with the ability to fit panels over it in winter turning them into cold frames. The rear wall will be north facing and against the…
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Is there any way to save it

Unfortunately it was placed in a greenhouse and then the vents closed for a full day or two leaving no ventilation
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How do I learn to lead a greenhouse?

My high school has a large greenhouse that's sadly been neglected and unused for several years. The students have decided to organize a "garden club" and revive the greenhouse, and I'm the faculty sponsor. I've grown some plants in my own backyard…
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Anyone been successful growing mangos or papayas in a greenhouse?

I live in Northern California where it is not hot enough to grow really juicy citrus. So i bought a greenhouse. I was also wondering if I could be successful growing really tropical fruits. Has anyone tried mangos for papayas in a greenhouse? If…
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Growing celosia outside in the UK

Can celosia plants be planted outside in the soil in UK climate? I have a small spiky celosia that I purchased from a gardening centre, where it was stored in a polytunnel. I understand that these plants prefer warm, humid temperatures. Is it…
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Tomato plant not growing further

It’s my second season growing tomatoes in a greenhouse. All of my plants are shooting up these last few weeks/months apart from the Cherokee Heritage plant which seems to have.... well.... topped out with a single truss of flowers/fruit and does not…
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Floor for greenhouse

I read that having an open (directly to earth) floor may cause problems in a greenhouse. So I was thinking of using a foil/barrier plastic to keep the humidity out. On top of that I was thinking of putting a layer of lime plaster or loam/clay…
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Broadleaf evergreens for an unheated greenhouse?

I have built a small greenhouse (unheated; Canadian zone 5). I built it so that I could have a place to go in winter where there are green leafy things to look at. What are some pleasant-looking, broadleaved evergreen plants that would be suitable…
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Planting vegetables in ground vs pots in greenhouse

What makes the most sense for growing vegetables (tomatoes/peppers/squash/etc) in a new, small 6ftx9ft greenhouse in a hardiness zone of 6? Removing the grass inside and then... Planting plants at ground level, simply replacing the first 8 inches…
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Which way up does capillary matting go?

I have purchased some capillary matting to aid with watering in my greenhouse. It is the first time that I have used such a product and I have a rather novice question as a result. Which way up should I be placing the capillary matting on my…
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