Discussion forum for the various methods and structures used for getting an early start on your growing season, extending it for several weeks or even year 'round.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Folks, I want to build a larger greenhouse in a 14 by 25 foot area to over winter my peppers and grow some winter crops.
Any recommendations on good value for money in greenhouse kits? |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
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Boom!!
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/grd/5668586339.html Here is a nice one in Athens. I always peruse CL from time to time for materials and such. There was a guy building GH's in my neck of the woods that I purchased (no tax, quality). However, wish it was wider (mine is only 8' wide). DOT limits width without permit. I think the one above is pretty darn cool. I just assumed you were in Atl., GA. I will be just north of there in October for my Niece's wedding at the Tate House. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SW Ohio
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I purchased my high tunnel as a kit from Farm Tek. Dont let the prices shake you up. They are willing to negotiate.
Everything was delivered to the door. I had to purchase boards, which the exact sizes were in the instructions.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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Tempered glass is the way to go, the one in the link is a steal.
Worth |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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So, $10,000 investment to overwinter my peppers. Not sure about that. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
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I find the double walled hoop house to be an effective insulator (blower between sheets) and a radiant heater if things dip. Also a water bed heater can be used to set pots on to keep bottom warm - they are cheap. GL |
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Tomatovillian™
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((ANY)) broken glass panel can be replaced with glass, you just have to be willing to pay for it.
I could make the curved ones myself out of poly or any other type material. Just not glass because I have no way of tempering it. Worth |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois, zone 6
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You should check your local zoning/hoa rules first, as to what they allow.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Atlanta is a garden friendly zone. Greenhouses need no permits, because the city council wants to reduce food deserts and improve nutrition.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois, zone 6
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Are you not subject to an homeowner's association?
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Tomatovillian™
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Georgia is not the People's Republic of Massachusetts.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MA/NH Border
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Correction -- it's the People's Republic of Taxachusetts.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
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I have wanted to get one of the Solexx kits but would have to hire someone to assemble it. They come in lots of sizes and options. They are carried by lots of suppliers and the prices vary so it is always good to check several.
http://www.solexx.com/solexx-conserv...reenhouse.html |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Mid-Atlantic right on the line of Zone 7a and 7b
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You can get a double poly overwintering structure for less than $2,000.
Would be called by some a cold-frame. Real galvanized tube frame, not pvc or chincy steel. Basically the same components of a full-size greenhouse, just not as tall or long and wide. See: https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...;pg103108.html http://store.rimolgreenhouses.com/Ca...8_p/cm1548.htm Last edited by PureHarvest; September 3, 2016 at 09:09 AM. |
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