Portable greenhouse

[seagullplayer]

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I am thinking of getting one of these to help harden off the plants I start indoors this year? I plan several heirloom plants this year that are just not available local. Anyone have any history with one of these?

I am thinking about putting a raised bed under it for early peas and maybe jump start some melon plants?

Thanks

[garden5]

Hmm....It looks like it might be kind of flimsy.

Now, I have never used one, or ever seen one in person for that matter, but I will surmise that you could build your own version of something like this much more cheaply.

Research what are called "low tunnels."

In a nut shell, you take lengths of pvc pipe and secure the ends into the ground, creating a semi-circle of pipe sicking up in the air. You then do this every so many feet. Then, you drape clear plastic across the hoops, creating what looks like a "low tunnel."

This basic design could be modified to suit your needs.

[seagullplayer]

I am familiar with tunnels and “hoop housesâ€

[His_Einna]

I have a friend who's mum uses one for all her stuff. She says it's almost as good as a proper greenhouse, and perfectly secure as long as it's sheltered, otherwise it can be damaged by the wind. She claims she's never had any problems with it though.