Understanding Greenhouses
Greenhouses can seem pretty complicated for newbies.
But if you understand the basics from a few general topics, you’ll be understand the general principles, and should be able to operate your greenhouse.
Whether you’re growing vegetables, fruits, flowers & ornamentals, or herbs, the basics of designing, building, and operating a greenhouse are relatively straightforward.
At its most basic, a greenhouse is simply a more controlled growing space than outdoors. So, if you manage the inputs you provide your plants (light, water, oxygen & carbon dioxide, and a handful of basic nutrients), you’ll become a relatively competent grower.
Greenhouse Construction & Indoor Greenhouses
Building a greenhouse for indoor use is fundamentally different than an outdoor greenhouse. But again, the general principles are similar: you’re designing an enclosed growing space where you control the inputs for your plants.
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Heating & Cooling
Temperature control for greenhouses is critical. Too hot, and your plants suffer. Too cold, and your plants won’t grow. Managing greenhouse temperature in winter & summer is fairly straightforward, and there are tried-and-true options that growers commonly use. We’ve got articles on how to heat your greenhouse, cooling a greenhouse, and ventilation (since ventilation helps with cooling.)
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Hydroponics
Hydroponics gives you even greater control over the inputs you provide your plants. Since soil isn’t used, your plants’ roots receive their nutrients from a liquid solution. While there’s some setup & monitoring, it’s fairly easy to get started.
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Grow Lights
Artificial lights can be used to supplement the natural light that plants receive. Or, you can use grow lights as the sole source of light for your plants.
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CONCLUSION
Growing plants, vegetables, fruits, & flowers in a greenhouse is one of most rewarding hobbies. Some people can actually supplement their income by selling what they grow. Understanding the basic concepts for building a greenhouse, heating & cooling it, and even using artificial lights or hydroponics to grow your plants gives you a thorough understanding for using & operating your greenhouse as an indoor growing space.