slice Posted April 2, 2012 Hi, Just finished building a mini greenhouse for seedlings.After some of my smallest seedlings got badly damaged from uv rays I decided to build a shade for them to gain size before direct sun exposure.Used 3x3cm wood, some mosquito net for one side (ventilation) and some milky plastic sheet, similar to a bathroom curtain.Size is 140cmx90x40. 2 sides are open because they are in a corner.There is a 5cm opening in the bottom for air circulation.It protects against the rain also.I am building an other one for seed germination.Obs: the seedlings visible are not intended to go inside, they are pretty hardened all ready. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert&Ernie Posted April 2, 2012 Cool I like it mate. How strong is it and if you don't mind how much did it cost to build? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted April 2, 2012 I think you are a bit of a perfectionist slice ?, even all your seedlings are uniform in size, shape and are all planted perfectly in the middle . You have done a great job with the mini green house, very professional looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted April 3, 2012 Good job Slice, that looks great. Very neat too. It looks like you used dressed untreated pine? Might want to treat or paint at least the feet (end grain), so it lasts longer in the rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applesnail Posted April 3, 2012 wow..impressive it looks art deco..nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted April 3, 2012 Wish my seedlings would look so tidied up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
at0m Posted April 3, 2012 That looks pretty awesome slice. Those little seedlings look amazing too. Gotta grow me some of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErraneousHerbalist Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) Thanks for posting this! I've been looking for a greenhouse and I think I might just build my own now ;) Edit: Oh and muy bueno craftsmanship! Edited April 3, 2012 by ErraneousHerbalist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) haha... yeah i am quite a perfectionist. The structure is strong enough, the plastic could damage with the accumulation of rain (weight).The perfect and long lasting solution would be to use hard acrylic glass, but to cover that surface would cost 60-100 euro. I spent 20 euro in wood + 4.5 plastic + 2.5 net.Total 27euros. I did varnish the structure so its protected against water.I am almost sure it is untreated pine. Ahh a great investment for the job was buying a staple gun... Edited April 3, 2012 by slice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psylo Posted April 3, 2012 A few holes in the top will stop water from pooling on top and stretching the plastic, and despite the holes will still keep the humidity levels quite high. Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted April 3, 2012 or give it a slight run off, make one side 20mm higher then the other or alternatively give it a slight pitch. Its frigging neat though man, you can come over and straighten my seedlings up anytime lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice Posted April 3, 2012 Stillman I am doing what you suggested.When I am repotting I have this obsession for symmetry, its almost like some compulsive disorder...(I have to let go otherwise it takes ages for getting the job done, with many seedlings) But for straight seedlings I discovered that a root stimulator (I use the one by Biobizz) will ground them better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
