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Greenhouse Equipment

Basics

  1. Potting soil - Use sterile, fresh soil. Soil needs to replenish its nutrients after being used to grow particular plants. Change up the soil, or, what you’re growing
  2. Seed starters
  3. Planters, pots, tray
    1. Your choice of greenhouse containers and nursery pots is crucial because it will have a large effect on how your vegetables or plants grow.
    2. For greenhouse planters, gardeners can use almost anything that grips soil as long as it meets these two criteria.
      1. Promote good health, giving plenty of space for roots and providing excellent drainage.
      2. Hold the crop well and stabilize its upward growth.
    3. There are many varieties of containers like flats and plugs, hanging baskets and pots. There are also larger containers that are equipped to hold various smaller pots.
  4. Irrigation and Drainage
    1. You may want to consider a watering can as well as a greenhouse plant mister. These accessories will make it easy to water plants.  Having a watering can with a narrow spout will help keep the soil from moving around. You can buy one in plastic or metal.
    2. Plastic cans are generally lighter which makes watering less labor-intensive. Plus, they are often cheaper.
    3. A small sprayer will help you mist plants for added moisture. Whether or not you plan for a greenhouse watering system, you should have these accessories.
    4. If you plan on employing a more advanced watering system, a drip irrigation system may work best for you. Avoid spray or soaking forms of irrigation, as these are less effective and waste more water.
    5. Sitting moisture isn’t good for plants, allow the soil to freely drain, and make sure there’s no standing water on your floor or surfaces
  5. Moisture meter, light meter
    1. Meters or sensors that measure the overall levels of moisture, light, temperature, etc. in your greenhouse make it much easier to maintain an ideal climate within.
    2. Most moisture meters measure how much water there is in the growing media, soil or substrate, relative to the overall amount of soil. These monitor how much water there is surrounding your plant’s root zone. Using this information, you, or your irrigation system, can carefully determine how much water it uses in response. 
    3. Light sensors are often used in combination with light meters. Light is measured both by its intensity and the shape of the wavelengths within. Sensors and meters allow you to collect this information, and discover what quality of light, and how much, you’re supplying your plants.
  6. pH and soil test kits
  7. Greenhouse furniture – for walk-in models
    1. This can included benches or shelves in order to take advantage of vertical space within your greenhouse

Allowing room beneath your plants encourages airflow and circulation, this reduces the risk of moisture or mold growing


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