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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
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1. Are shelves included?
Shelving is not included, it is optional. See our price list for two tier shelving, measuring 800mm high x 800mm wide x 400mm deep in Green PVC. Other local options are: Aluminium City (local outlet), ModUShelf www.modushelf.co.za Cynton 011 392 7344 / www.cynton.co.za
2. Is any irrigation included?
Irrigation is not included – your local irrigation supplier will be able to advise you.
Wet Walls available from Munters 011 971 9700, or Fogging systems can be used but I have no recommendations in this area.
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GREENHOUSE GARDENING TIPS
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Hobby greenhouses are used largely for specialist varieties of plants, such as Orchids, Clivias etc; to keep plants warm in winter; and to grow seedlings for both flowering plants and vegetables through spring and autumn. In some cold regions of the world, due to a very short growing season, the only way to have a vegetable garden is to grow one in a greenhouse.
In winter, temperatures at night in the greenhouse should not go much lower than 7'C, depending on your plants. The trick is how to maintain the right temperature for your greenhouse during both winter and summer. In the summer months, the greenhouse must be kept cool - under 29'C degrees - if you want your plants to survive. Greenhouses can overheat easily especially in hot climates like we experience in South Africa. There are a number of ways to maintain the right temperature for your plants. Below are some tips and accessories that we strongly recommend to assure that your plants will be comfortable no matter how extreme temperatures are in winter and summer. |
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CUSTOMER COMMENTS |
We are proud of our product and love to receive feedback (and photos) from our customers.
Below are a couple of letters we have received, and we look forward to receiving your comments once you too are enjoying your very own Greenhouse! |
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL TECHNIQUES |
Misting Guidelines
Apply mist only during daylight hours to avoid excessive humidity at night, which encourages disease. Remember, when the greenhouse cools at night, the relative humidity will rise even with the misting system off. Use a 24-hour timer to shut off the misting system 2 hours before sundown.
Cooling
Shading and ventilation are required during summer to prevent a greenhouse from seriously overheating, but it is evaporative cooling from a misting system which can actually cool the greenhouse to a comfortable level.
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