Grow all year round with a Vitavia Greenhouse

Greenhouses have an abundance of benefits that can allow you to make the most of your plants. If
you’re considering investing in a greenhouse but are still not sure whether to buy one, read on for
our ‘need to know’ advice.

One of the reasons for owning a greenhouse is that it can open up so many options for how and
what you can grow in your garden. Grow outside and your crops are at risk of the elements and
climate change but a greenhouse creates a small micro climate of its own that can extend the period
of time you are able to grow in a season. Its protected environment can also care for vulnerable
plants that otherwise would not survive the temperamental UK weather conditions, together with
new or exotic varieties that need warmer temperatures to flourish.

When you invest in a greenhouse there is no more restriction to what you can grow. You can start
off hardy plants earlier than you would be able to outdoors and grow tender crops such as
tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers throughout the summer months. You can even give growing
more exotic plants such as okra, sweet potatoes and melons a try.

To make the most of your greenhouse, you’ll need to think about the size and the location of it. You
will want a greenhouse that suits the size of your growing space and will need to place it in a
position that allows easy access, ideally offering maximum exposure to sunlight.

It’s a good idea to give your greenhouse a good hose down at the beginning and the end of the
growing season to kill off pests and prepare it to accommodate a big influx of plants. Greenhouses
can also overheat during the spring and summer months so make sure to keep it well-ventilated
when the weather warms up. Most greenhouses will come fitted with a