Greenhouse interior setup.
• Planting directly in soil: in standard greenhouses and tunnel greenhouses that are not built on concrete floors, plants can be sown directly into the ground. This is the simplest and most common greenhouse setup.
Traditional planting in a greenhouse.
• Raised beds: essentially the same idea as planting in soil, but raised beds are built to make plants easier to reach. The advantage is that you don’t need to kneel or bend over to care for them. This is especially useful for younger gardeners.
Raised beds in a greenhouse.
• Large containers: containers can be used when the greenhouse is built on gravel or concrete floors. If the container is large and deep enough, most plants, including root vegetables, can be grown in it. This is a practical solution for heated greenhouses located in regions with short growing seasons.
Outdoor containers for plants.
• Benches, tables, and shelves: often seen in greenhouses, these can be used to create work and relaxation areas. They also add more space for plants in smaller greenhouses and are ideal for storing seedlings and small pots. Benches can be arranged to optimize growing space while adding comfort.
Benches inside a greenhouse.
• Storage: greenhouses usually require extra space for soil mixes, seeds, pots, tools, and other supplies. Organized storage makes greenhouse maintenance easier and helps keep the space tidy. Clutter can encourage pest problems.
Optimized greenhouse layout with growing tables and storage underneath.
• Compost: depending on temperature stability, an internal compost system can be installed in the greenhouse. These systems require little maintenance and produce excellent fertilizer for soil mixes. Outdoor compost systems placed next to the greenhouse provide similar benefits and add insulation. A compost bin inside the greenhouse can also help maintain higher temperatures at night or on cooler days.
Compost inside a greenhouse.
• Aquaponic and hydroponic systems: installing these systems for the first time can be expensive and somewhat complex for less experienced growers, but they can be highly productive and teach soil‑free growing techniques.
Hydroponic irrigation system.
Aquaponic systems convert fish waste into fertilizer for plants, with nutrient‑rich water supplied to crops. Hydroponic systems, on the other hand, are based on mixing fertilizers and minerals directly into the water, eliminating the need for a fish tank.
When installing a greenhouse, it is important to maintain functionality, economy and comfort. One or more of these features can be incorporated into a greenhouse.• Planting in the ground: in conventional greenhouses and tunnel greenhouses that are not built on a concrete floor, plants can be sown directly into the ground. This is perhaps the simplest and most common option for installing a greenhouse.
Conventional planting of plants in a greenhouse.
• Raised beds: this is basically the same idea as planting in the ground. The difference is that raised beds are built. They are built to make it easier to reach the plants. The plus point is that you don't have to kneel or bend over to take care of the plants. This is especially useful for young gardeners.
Raised beds in the greenhouse.
• Large containers: containers can be used when the greenhouse stands on a gravel or concrete floor. If the container is large and deep enough, it can grow most plants, including root vegetables. It is a solution worth considering in heated greenhouses located in geographical areas with a short growing season.
Containers for plants are placed outside.
• Benches, tables and shelves: often seen in greenhouses, they can be used for work and rest areas. These greenhouse improvements can also add more plant space in smaller greenhouses and are best suited for holding seedlings and small pots. Benches can be arranged to create an optimal growing space and at the same time add coziness.
Benches in the greenhouse.
• Storage: Greenhouses usually require additional storage space for soil mixes, seeds, pots, tools, and other supplies. An organized storage space can make greenhouse management easier and help keep the greenhouse space tidy. Clutter can lead to a pest problem in the greenhouse.
Optimized greenhouse layout using tables for growing and storing items underneath.
• Compost: depending on the stability of the temperature, an internal compost system can be installed in the greenhouse. These systems are maintenance free and produce fantastic fertilizers for soil mixes. Outdoor composting systems placed outside greenhouses can also provide similar benefits and provide additional insulation for the greenhouse structure. A compost bin inside the greenhouse can also help maintain a higher temperature at night or on cooler days.
Compost in the greenhouse.
• Aquaponic and hydroponic systems: Installing these systems can be expensive and a little difficult for less experienced growers the first time, but can be very productive and teach non-soil based plant growing techniques.
Hydroponic irrigation system.
Aquaponic systems convert fish excrement into fertilizer for plants and then nutrient water is supplied to the plants. Hydroponic systems, on the other hand, are based on mixing fertilizers and minerals directly into the water, eliminating the fish tank.