Greenhouse - the most modern type of cultivation facilities. It is possible to grow the necessary vegetables and fresh greens in apartment conditions, and not just on a personal plot. To do this, you will need to build the necessary greenhouse at home. How to do this - more in our material.

Did you know? The UK has the largest greenhouse in the world. Thousands of plant species are housed in two domed rooms interconnected.

What is a home greenhouse for?

Home greenhouses allow you to grow not only vegetables and herbs all year round, but also help to save financial resources for the purchase of seedlings. The greenhouse can also be used for growing indoor plants.

Advantages and disadvantages of a homemade mini greenhouse

Like any building, a home-made mini-greenhouse in its use has both positive and negative sides.

• Among the positive are such:
• it is easy to adjust the size of the greenhouse to the dimensions of the room, as well as use the design that you liked;
• convenience in operation;
• You can grow plants throughout the year.

• The negative sides of the home design include the following:
• high labor costs for manufacturing: a lot of patience is required, it is necessary to think through every detail of the structure;
• high energy costs during operation.

Types of Home Greenhouses

A miniature greenhouse in a city apartment can be constructed without much difficulty. Manufacturing technology will depend on the type of greenhouse that you want to equip at home, so you need to familiarize yourself in more detail with the basic designs of greenhouses. The main types of home greenhouses can be: a classic greenhouse, thermal box, portable design, a greenhouse in the form of a cabinet, etc.

Did you know? The largest number of greenhouses in the world is located in Holland. Their total area in the country is 10.5 thousand ha.

Classic

Classical greenhouse - a miniature copy of a greenhouse with a gable roof. The first step is to assemble the frame, and then cover it with a special material, which should have light-conducting and heat-insulating properties.During the construction of the frame, plastic or metal pipes, as well as wooden bars, should be used. As a coating, you can use synthetic mesh, film, glass. Some gardeners use plastic bottles.

Greenhouse cabinet

Comfortable development of plants in an apartment or in a country house can be facilitated by mini-greenhouses, which have the form of whatnot or cabinet. Despite its small area, this species consists of many tiers and can accommodate a large number of plants, which is the best solution for a city apartment. The main advantage of this type of greenhouses is mobility. In summer, you can grow capricious flowers, for example, petunia.

Growbox

Implementing such a structure at home will be more difficult than a classic greenhouse or cabinet greenhouse. This is due to the fact that this design is a smart automated system. This type of plant growth plant allows you to regulate not only the microclimate, but also maintain favorable development conditions.Growbox is equipped with a lighting, ventilation, humidification, air filtration system, as well as a carbon dioxide saturation complex, and its internal coating is finished with reflective material. Growboxes come in the following types: standard, grow compact and stealth. The mode of operation depends on the varieties of plants that are going to be grown in a greenhouse.

Thermobox

Thermobox can be used for growing seedlings, vegetables and herbs at home. It is recommended to place it on the balcony, as it calmly tolerates temperature changes. Automatic support of the optimal microclimate is the main advantage of this type of greenhouses. The system can be configured to automatically supply all the necessary trace elements, watering, as well as to regulate the temperature regime.

Aeroponic greenhouses

This type of equipment is a high-tech product, the basis of which is aeroponics. The process of growing plants occurs without human intervention and without the use of soil. This method is based on a system of periodic spraying of a mineral solution onto a drooping root system. The plant at the same time receives all the necessary amount of nutrients.

Do-it-yourself greenhouse for seedlings on the windowsill

For a long time, gardeners grew seedlings at home without the use of special designs. To obtain high-quality and healthy plants, it is advisable to use small greenhouses. Such a room greenhouse creates the necessary microclimate for growing plants, which will maintain the necessary lighting, temperature and humidity.

Important! When using these structures, it is necessary to constantly monitor air humidity, which is their only drawback.

It is recommended to use the following window sills:

1. "House". A miniature copy of summer cottages with a back or front wall. This type is better suited for sprouting dive seedlings, and also in it throughout the year you can grow the necessary greens.
2. The bread box. Such greenhouses are made of transparent materials with a front opening wall for plant care.
3. "Container". For such a design, containers for storing food are suitable. It should be deep, with a drainage system to drain excess water.

Materials for the manufacture of greenhouses in the apartment

If you have no desire to spend money on the purchase of an automated greenhouse, you can design it from improvised home materials. For these purposes, you can take an old aquarium or containers for storing food. Homemade shelves are also suitable, which are covered with protective materials to create the necessary microclimate.

To successfully grow plants, all home mini-greenhouses must meet the following requirements:

• providing a stable and favorable microclimate for growing plants;
• high strength structures for use over several years.

Important! The most popular and practical option is a rack mounted on the window, which should be made for better penetration of light from plexiglass. To do this, it is recommended to purchase sheets with a thickness of 10–12 mm.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

A home greenhouse or other structure can be built in a few hours. To do this, you must follow the generally accepted algorithm:

1. Choose a suitable location for your home greenhouse.
2. Prepare a place for the greenhouse. To do this, take into account the time of year and the temperature of the air in the room.
3. Choose the type of greenhouse you like.
4. Draw up the necessary drawing and prepare all the components.
5. Prepare all the elements of the frame and roof, if you need it.
6. Connect all frame elements with glue or nails.
7. Seal joints with sealed material.
8. Cover the frame with film or glass.
9. If necessary, you can hang phytolamps and a thermometer to measure temperature.

Operation and maintenance

The home greenhouse should be easy to operate so that it can be washed, changed controls or adjusted the program at any time. All plants that are in it should be well visible, it should be easy to get to them. In order for the greenhouse to serve for a long time, it must be correctly installed, and if necessary, properly dismantled, and also not violate the rules of operation.

How to choose a finished home greenhouse

When choosing a finished home greenhouse, you should adhere to the basic rules, namely:

• pay attention to the material of which the greenhouse is made: it must be durable, well transmitting light and environmentally friendly;
• Consider the size of the finished structure: it should fit in the place of your house where you plan to place it.

Fulfillment of all the necessary recommendations of specialists will allow you to grow vegetables and greens of high quality throughout your year in your own apartment. In this case, you only need to choose the type of greenhouse that fits the dimensions of your home.