Everything you need to know about running a greenhouse

Everything you need to know about running a greenhouse

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What stage are you in?

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I don't own a greenhouse yet
Thinking about it
I don't own a greenhouse yet
Sizing, snow ratings, materials and what a realistic budget looks like.
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Greenhouse is on the way
Ordered, waiting
Greenhouse is on the way
Base options, siting, permits and what to have ready on delivery day.
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I am building our greenhouse
Mid-build
I am building our greenhouse
Anchoring, panel order, glazing tips and the mistakes worth avoiding.
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My greenhouse is set up
Already growing
My greenhouse is setup
Planting calendars, climate control, winter care and repairs.
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01 · Choosing a greenhouse

Before you buy

What size, what rating, what materials - how to choose a greenhouse.

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Greenhouse standing on a timber perimeter base filled with gravel
What base should my greenhouse sit on?
BASES · 1 MIN READ
Sigma 20 greenhouse · 10 × 20 ft · 200 sq ft
What greenhouse size do I need?
SIZING · 1 MIN READ
Forklift unloading palletised Planta greenhouse boxes onto a residential driveway
How will my greenhouse be shipped?
SHIPPING · 1 MIN READ
Planta Greenhouses vs. Growing Spaces
Planta Greenhouses vs. Growing Spaces
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GREENHOUSE · 3 MIN READ
02 · Site and base

Before it arrives

Get this right and assembly takes a weekend instead of a month.

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Greenhouse standing ready before spring
When is the best time to install my greenhouse?
TIMING · 1 MIN READ
Greenhouse standing on a timber perimeter base filled with gravel
What base should my greenhouse sit on?
BASES · 1 MIN READ
Do you need a permit to build a greenhouse
Do I need a permit to install a greenhouse on my property in Canada or the United States?
GREENHOUSE GARDENING TIPS · 6 MIN READ
03 · Building it

Assembly and installation

Step-by-step manuals and filmed builds for every model and generation.

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Do you need a permit to build a greenhouse
Do I need a permit to install a greenhouse on my property in Canada or the United States?
GREENHOUSE GARDENING TIPS · 6 MIN READ
How to Anchor a Greenhouse to Resist Tornados & Hurricanes: Tips by Expert Planta Customers
How to Anchor a Greenhouse to Resist Tornados & Hurricanes: Tips by Expert Planta Customers
4 MIN READ
04 · Growing in it

Your first and every season

What to plant and how to get the most from each season in the year.

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A well-maintained Planta greenhouse
4 Common Greenhouse Challenges and How to Deal With Them
7 MIN READ
Vegetables to Grow in Late Summer: Greenhouse Planting Guide
10 Fast-Growing Vegetables to Plant for a Late Autumn Harvest
GREENHOUSE SEASONAL PREPARATION · 7 MIN READ
Polycarbonate greenhouse with open roof vent for humidity control
High vs Low Humidity in Greenhouses: What Plants Really Need
6 MIN READ
Overwatering and underwatering in a greenhouse
Overwatering vs Underwatering in Greenhouses: How to Tell the Difference
6 MIN READ
05 · Keeping it running

Climate, winter and repairs

Heating, venting, snow and the parts that eventually need replacing.

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Greenhouse ready for autumn
How to Prepare Your Greenhouse For The Fall
GREENHOUSE SEASONAL PREPARATION · 6 MIN READ
Greenhouse carrying a heavy snow load
What's the meaning of PSF?
RESOURCES · 1 MIN READ
Properly ventilated Planta greenhouse
Common Greenhouse Ventilation Mistakes That Stress Plants (And How to Fix Them)
HEATING / COOLING · 6 MIN READ
Greenhouse temperature control systems
How to Fix Uneven Greenhouse Temperatures (Hot Spots & Cold Zones Explained)
HEATING / COOLING · 6 MIN READ
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