Installation of 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 in 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 gravel or concrete floors. If the container is large and deep enough, most plants can be grown in it, 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 typically 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 temperature stability, 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 : These systems can be expensive to set up for the first time and a little difficult for less experienced growers, 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.