51 Tips For Greenhouse Gardening Resale Rights Ebook With Audio

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33. Heating

You’ll need a good heating system in your greenhouse. You can get some heat from the sun, but you’ll probably need more than that, especially for a cold winter nights. A good choice is a 220-volt circuit electric heater, as it’s clean and efficient.

34. Cooling

Sometimes, especially during the heat of the summer, your greenhouse will need a means to cool down. A good way to do this is with a small evaporative cooler. They cool the air increases humidity in your greenhouse.

35. Soil

The best soil that you can use in your greenhouse is just commercial potting soil found at any garden store. Look for things like perlite, sand, fir bark, peat moss, and vermiculite on the bag.

36. Air Circulation

Circulation of air in your greenhouse is important. It’s a good idea to install circulating fans in your greenhouse. Even in the winter when you heat your greenhouse, the fan will circulate that warm air and keep the temperatures uniform.

37. Ventilation

Make sure your greenhouse has proper ventilation. A good way to do this is to use roof vents on the ridge line with side inlet vents. Then, use your fan(s) to circulate the air.

38. Controllers

It can be hard to maintain a successful greenhouse without automatic controllers. The outside weather and temperature can change so quickly, and you’d have to monitor your greenhouse very close without an automated system that controls temperature and moisture.

39. Water Systems

A lot of people hand water their plants by hand. This is great for most greenhouse crops, but you need to be available to water during the day. But many people work during the day, so it’s a good idea to get an automatic watering system.

40. Light and CO2

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and light are important in your greenhouse. You can buy bottled CO2, dry ice, and sulfur-free fuels as CO2 sources.

41. Workspace

Don’t forget to make room in your greenhouse for potting plants and working on other projects. If you have limited space, they have potting benches can fold down when you’re not in using them.

42. Maintenance

Keep in mind that your greenhouse will have its own maintenance requirements. Be sure to regularly disinfect your greenhouse with diluted bleach, being very careful not to get any on your plants.

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