Greenhouse Comparison Chart
Trying to sort out the features and benefits of so many greenhouse models can be a daunting task. We have put together the following charts to help you see how each greenhouse compares side by side. There are three different charts; Comparing the Basics, Comparing Longevity, and Comparing the Features. Scroll down to make sure you see all three charts. You can click on the greenhouse name to go to the greenhouse product page.
We hope you will find these charts helpful. If you have any questions, please email us or call us at 1-800-825-1925. Most of these units set up at our retail store, so we can easily answer any questions you may have about one of these greenhouses.
• The Basics • Longevity • Features
Comparing the basics
Greenhouse | Frame Material (more info) | Greenhouse Covering (more info) |
Season Rating | Insulating R-Value | Warranty | Cost (see below) |
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Double Cold Frame | Aluminum | 4mm twin-wall polypropylene | 2 | 1.43 | 2 Years | $ |
Early Bloomer | Composite | 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene | 4 | 2.1 | 10 Years | $$ |
JR Orangerie | Aluminum | 4mm Tempered Glass | 2 | 1 | 15 Years | $$$$ |
JR Victorian | Aluminum | 4mm Tempered Glass | 2 | 1 | 15 Years | $$$$ |
Riga | Aluminum | 8mm, 10mm Twin-Wall Polycarbonate | 4 | 1.7 | 10 Years | $$$$ |
Royal Victorian | Aluminum | 4mm Tempered Glass | 2 | 1 | 15 Years | $$$$ |
Single Cold Frame | Aluminum | 4mm Twin-Wall Polypropylene | 2 | 1.43 | 2 Years | $ |
Snap and Grow | Aluminum | Single-Wall Polycarbonate | 2 | Poor | 5 Years | $ |
Solexx Conservatory | Composite | Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene | 4 | 2.1 | 10 Years | $$$$ |
Solexx Garden Master | Composite | 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene | 4 | 2.1 | 10 Years | $$$ |
Solexx Gardener's Oasis | Composite | 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene | 4 | 2.1 | 10 Years | $$$ |
Solexx Harvester | Composite | 3.5mm Solexx Twin-wall polyethylene | 4 | 2.1 | 10 Years | $$$ |
Sunshine | Redwood | 4.5mm twin-wall polycarbonate | 4 | 1.43 | 10 Years | $$ |
The Patio Greenhouse | Redwood | 4.5mm twin-wall polycarbonate | 2 | 1.43 | 10 Years | $ |
Season Rating: All products meet at least a 2 Season Rating which means they help you start earlier in the spring and grow longer into the fall. Some products will extend your season longer than others. To meet the 3 Season Rating, the greenhouse needs to be big enough and insulated enough to add heat in the winter (it is too hard on a heater to heat a small greenhouse). The 4 Season Rating means the greenhouse can be used all year. The greenhouse has adequate venting and diffused light to allow you to keep it moderately cool in the summer.
Cost: $- less than $1000, $$- 1000-2000, $$$ 2000-3000 $$$$ over 3000, rating based on the least expensive size in that model.
Comparing Longevity
Greenhouse | Wind Resistance | Light Quality (more info) |
Ease of Assembly | Upkeep and Maintenance | Replacement Panel Availability |
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Double Cold Frame | Good | Good | Easy | Low | Have to Disassemble |
Early Bloomer | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Low | Easy |
JR Orangerie | Excellent | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Have to Disassemble |
JR Victorian | Excellent | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Have to Disassemble |
Riga | Excellent | Good | Moderate | Low | Have to Disassemble |
Royal Victorian | Excellent | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Have to Disassemble |
Single Cold Frame | Good | Good | Easy | Low | Have to Disassemble |
Snap and Grow | Fair | Fair | Moderate | Low | Have to Disassemble |
Solexx Conservatory | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Low | Easy |
Solexx Garden Master | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Low | Easy |
Solexx Gardener's Oasis | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Low | Easy |
Solexx Harvester | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Low | Easy |
Sunshine | Excellent | Good | Easy | High | Have to Disassemble |
The Patio Greenhouse | Excellent | Good | Easy | High | Have to Disassemble |
Comparing Features
Greenhouse | Shelves Included | Vents Included | Hanging Rods | Ability to add exhaust fan |
Base Required |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double Cold Frame | No | N/A | N/A | No | No |
Early Bloomer | No | 1 | 2 full length hanging rods | Yes | No |
JR Orangerie | No | 2 | Optional hooks available | No | Yes |
JR Victorian | No | 2 | Optional hooks available | No | Yes |
Riga | No | 2 or more | Optional hooks available | Yes | Yes |
Royal Victorian | No | 2 | Optional hooks available | No | Yes |
Single Cold Frame | No | N/A | N/A | No | No |
Snap and Grow | No | 2 | None available | No | Yes |
Solexx Conservatory | Includes bench frames | 1 to 2 | 2 full length hanging rods | Yes | No |
Solexx Garden Master | Includes bench frames | 1 | 2 full length hanging rods | Yes | No |
Solexx Gardener's Oasis | Includes bench frames | 1 | 2 full length hanging rods | Yes | No |
Solexx Harvester | Includes bench frames | 1 | 2 full length hanging rods | Yes | No |
Sunshine | No | 2 or more | Screw into wood rafters | Yes | Yes |
The Patio Greenhouse | Yes | 1 | N/A | No | No |