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Crops You Can Grow Using Easy Greenhouse Kits
May 29th, 2007 by 
Greenthumb
Easy greenhouse kits may be just the answer for those gardeners who are looking for a way to keep on gardening when the weather turns cold. When the ice is forming and the snow is falling, easy greenhouse kits provide avid gardeners the opportunity to grow all kinds of crops.
Easy greenhouses let you get your greenhouse hobby started. You can buy a kit with everything you need to build a functional greenhouse. The is no need to hire a contractor to get the job done. Before the first snow flies you can be ready to garden in your new greenhouse.Â
Maybe you want a greenhouse so that you can start your spring gardening early. A greenhouse is especially nice for those who live in climates that are not very conducive for getting things in the ground early in the season.
One of the best things about having a greenhouse is that the environment is something you can control. You don’t have to count on a certain temperature to be able to get things to grow. Since you can control the temperature in the greenhouse you will have a choice when it comes to the crops you want to grow. If you want to try your green thumb out on exotic and rare flowers you can.Â
Warm weather crops are popular choices for greenhouse growers. You can have many different kinds of plants that grow well in a greenhouse that is set up for warm weather crops. Tomatoes usually do quite nicely in the greenhouse and you also might want to try peppers and eggplant.
One thing to keep in mind when you are choosing seeds or plants for your greenhouse during the winter months is this; look for varieties that are have fewer days until harvest. There will be shorter days and less sunlight in the greenhouse during the winter months and a sixty day tomato will fare better than one of the ninety day varieties.
Easy greenhouse kits will allow you the chance to grow all kinds of fun crops. Imagine how tasty these additions will be during a time of year when an outside garden is not feasible.
Posted in Greenhouse Kits | 2 Comments »
June 20th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
We live in S.E. Idaho and would like to dedicate a room to relocate our earth boxes ( Veg’s & Herbs ). How is the best way to go about this?
August 10th, 2007 at 11:06 am
Thank you for the great question! There are a few important things to consider if you are going to move a large number of plants indoors.
Light will be a primary consideration. If you do not have Southern exposure in that room, then you may want to look at adding grow lights. There are some very nice models available that are relatively inexpensive to operate. Most vegetables will benefit most from about 12 hours of sunlight, so lights will help supplement the short days as well. Some vegetables are much more light sensitive then others, but many vegetables are tropical in origin and like light and heat.
Ventilation is another important consideration. You won’t want to keep the pants shut up on a room without the benefit of fresh air. You will want to make sure your plants are getting fresh air and that there is air circulation as well. Small circulation fans will move the air within the room to keep plants healthy.
The EarthBox is a good choice to move indoors because the top layer of the soil is sealed with a cover to prevent evaporative loss. In keeping a large number of plants indoors, excess humidity would be a concern. Your plants won’t mind warm wet air, but it might not be a good thing for your home. You will want to watch carefully for any water spillage or any signs of too much humidity which may result in mold or mildew. Air circulation will help with that, buy it is still a good idea to keep an eye on things. You may also want to use a layer of plastic on the ground for extra protection and for easy clean up.
Monitoring the temperature is also important. Temperatures in homes tend to be quite consistent. Some plants may benefit from a cooler night time temperature, so this may be a great excuse to turn your thermostat down a bit at night. You can monitor the highs and lows of that room by using a min/max thermometer. You may find that particular room varies from the rest of the house, especially if the thermostat is in another part of your home.
Lastly, you will want to keep an eye on your plant’s health. If you start to see any signs of distress be mindful of insect infestations. Left unchecked, minor insect problems can turn into major ones quickly, which would be especially unpleasant in your home. Insects tend to attack plants that are stressed in some way so as long as you keep your EarthBox watered, clip off all dead leaves and remove all dead plant matter from the plant and from the room you should have a healthy crop. If you do see signs of insects, quickly and carefully wash or spray the leaves to get rid of the unwanted pests. It can’t be stressed enough to keep the area very clean to limit the transmittal of disease and pests.
Enjoy your indoor garden!