Choosing The Right Greenhouse Supplies
April 3rd, 2006 by
Greenthumb
So you’ve built your greenhouse, and you’re now successfullly growing plants, flowers, and herbs. It’s time to figure out what else you need to enhance your greenhouse experience. There are many types of accessories and supplies available for purchase to help you expand. Here are a few options available to you as well as their benefits.
On sunny days, no matter the season, a greenhouse can become very hot. Our solar greenhouse vent opener is an excellent low priced accessory. It is completely solar powered, and therefore requires no electricity. It’s also easy to install on your vent and roof. The 12 inch piston is corrosion resistant and well constructed for opening and closing your wall vents.
Greenhouse shade cloth is available in pre-cut sizes, and is another important accessory to your greenhouse. It comes in widths of up to 16 feet, and is made of polypropylene. Other sizes are available, from 8′ x 10′ to 12′ x 16. It’s great for all types of greenhouses and climates and is a preferred covering material to protect your plants from excessive heat.
Lighting is another accessory that can enhance the usability of your greenhouse. Available from 125 to 400 watts, including halides and sodium lights, adding the right lighting can greatly boost your plant growth, and ensure a year round, lush and beautiful plant environment. For more lighting specifics, please visit our Greenhouse lighting FAQ’s
There are various other accessories you can add that will help make your greenhouse more weather resistent and able to withstand harsh weather conditions. It is important to know what options are available to help enhance plant growth.
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