Author : Beckett Kenneth A.
Title : Growing under glass Choosing and equipping a greenhouse, growing plans successfully all year round
Year : 1960
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Greenhouses vary greatly in size, shape and type to meet the widely different demands of gardeners. This wide choice is not always helpful to the beginner, who is often thoroughly confused by the variety of shapes and materials. The basic factors which must be considered are what the greenhouse is to be used for, the amount of money available, and where the greenhouse is to be erected. When buying a greenhouse, carefully assess the amount of growing space required. There are two ways of measuring growing space. The first is a simple calculation of the soil or bench area available, which tells how many plants may be accommodated. Simply multiply the length of the greenhouse by the breadth, taking account of the space taken up by paths, doors and equipment such as heaters and water tanks. The second way of calculating space is to consider the growing area in conjunction with the height at the eaves and the height at the ridge. These two dimensions affect first the amount of growing space for tall plants, such as tomatoes, shrubs and climbers, and second ease of access and comfort in use. In general, the larger the greenhouse the cheaper each unit of growing space becomes, though this is less apparent in those models where the walls slope inwards. All too often the beginner chooses a greenhouse which in time proves to be too small. If cost dictates a small greenhouse to start with, make sure it is a model to which extra sections can be added. ...
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