Are some greenhouses better for your plants? The answer is yes. One of the big factors to consider when you purchase a greenhouse is LIGHT. Greenhouses come with different types of greenhouse covering. From clear glass panels to milky Solexx covering, there are a wide range of choices.

Glass has it’s benefits if you are growing plants that need direct light. Otherwise, you will have to manage your greenhouse to find areas that get shadows for your shade loving plants and areas that get hot and bright for plants that can tolerate those conditions. To help reduce the direct light, there are special paints available to apply on the glass to help reduce the direct light or you can use greenhouse shade cloths to help filter and block the light.

On the other end of the spectrum are Solexx greenhouse panels. The milky white panels highly diffuse the light and spread it throughout the greenhouse. Light reaches all areas – even under the leaves of the plants. With no shadows or hot spots the greenhouse environment is suitable for a combination of sun loving and shade loving plants in any area of the greenhouse. The more diffuse the light, the more of your greenhouse is usable.

To really get a good understanding about light and how it relates to plant growth in a greenhouse, read our full article about greenhouse light. It is packed with carefully researched information to help you make an informed choice when you are considering which greenhouse will be the best choice for you.