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Do you have a green thumb and love plants? So, you’d be interested in our tutorial on how to make a greenhouse for small spaces! You must have seen these beautiful mini greenhouses cheap and nice and you may even want to buy one yourself.
Today, we will reveal how to make such a greenhouse at home without spending a fortune.
How to make an indoor greenhouse
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The greenhouse that we propose to create does not occupy much space and it can be installed inside an apartment, on a balcony, in a basement and even in a small studio that lacks ‘enough natural light. It will allow you to sow your seeds, plants, fresh herbs or vegetables and prepare you for the arrival of spring.
Materials to make a greenhouse yourself
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Let’s start by making a list of the materials you would need to succeed in this DIY project: plant light (fluorescent lights); a chain and lifting rings; a timer; seeds of plants to be sown; seedling trays; a little free space near an electrical outlet for the luminaries and for the timer.
How to make a cheap indoor greenhouse
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The size of your mini greenhouse will match that of your plant light. Choose the latter according to the free space available for this DIY project. Good to know: Fluorescent lamps and lights are sold in different sizes (8, 6, 4 and 2 tubes). While large lamps provide more light, they also require more available space.
Make a garden greenhouse for small space inside your home
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Small lamps are for smaller greenhouses. But as your plants grow, you could move your trays and arrange them vertically. For this reason, 6-tube lamps will be sufficient for a small project that would include at least four seed trays.
Making an easy greenhouse: choosing fluorescent fixtures
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Once you have your hand on the lamp of your choice, be sure to unpack it without breaking the light bulbs. Remove the protective packaging carefully, removing the bulbs one by one, if necessary. You can remove the bulbs carefully with both hands and turning them slightly to unscrew them.
Make a polycarbonate greenhouse with fluorescent fixtures
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Then, you can remove the protective packaging that usually accompanies each tube. Finally, return the tubes to their original locations and screw to secure them. Repeat the procedure for all flurorescent lamps you plan to use for this project.
Construct a small seedling greenhouse for limited space
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For fluorescent tubes for fragile plants, we advise you to pay attention during this step to avoid the risk of accidental injury. Take the time to make sure all protective packaging is removed.
Lamp for plants to make a cheap indoor greenhouse
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Now that you have your fluorescent lamps ready for use, you can turn to the choice of a space where you will build and set up your mini greenhouse. We will guide you through the different stages of its implementation with the photos below.
Build a mini greenhouse – choice of space
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Due to the presence of artificial light, you are free to choose any space inside or outside the house. It can be a corner in your studio, in your office, in the entrance of your house or in your basement … In short, almost any free space would be suitable for this project!
How to make a garden greenhouse with fluroescente lamp
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Are you ready with this step? Perfect ! Now you can install the light on the surface that will be above your small greenhouse. To begin, measure the available area a second time to make sure that the lamps you have purchased fit in well, as expected at the time of purchase.
Plan to make a greenhouse for small space
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Next, determine how you will place all the lights so that they can be connected to the power outlet and that you have access to the switch. This design step is important for the proper functioning of your greenhouse, so do not neglect it!
DIY greenhouse for tomatoes, vegetables or green plants
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Most plant lamps have two lifting rings on both sides. Since you already have an idea of how you will install your lights, all you have to do is decide where to put your chains. Measure the depth of your fixtures and divide these measures by half.
Tutorial for making an indoor greenhouse for plants
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The next step is to choose the beams or other support means you plan to use for the installation of plant lights. Choose them carefully and mark the exact spot you have spotted. Repeat this step for the second medium of your choice.
Make a wooden greenhouse for small indoor space
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Use two size 8 screws. They will support the fixtures and are easy to install even on a very small surface. Screw the rings in using the marks you made on the surface. You are free to make holes beforehand if you think that it will help you to work more easily afterwards.
Make a wooden garden greenhouse for indoor or outdoor
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Use chains and carabiners to move your fixtures more easily. Attach a carabiner at each end of the chain. Be aware that strings can be sliced so that their length better matches the distance between the two surfaces that you use in your project.
Wooden greenhouse for small indoor or outdoor garden
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These chains should allow you to hang the fixtures above the surface where you will install your seedbed. For example, if the distance between the top surface and the place where your trays will be placed is 12 cm, you can buy two chains of 15 cm (or more, depending on the distance between surfaces).
Small space greenhouse plan
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Place a karabiner on each chain, on the side where the lights are. These chains will allow you to raise the luminaires easily. Do not hesitate to call someone who can help you accomplish this step: it would be better than breaking one of the lamps!
Make a greenhouse for sprouting indoors
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Position the luminaires on the base surface of your greenhouse to choose the most comfortable position and so that you can easily install your fixtures. You can also check the distance between the luminaires and the electrical outlet one last time to make sure that the measurements taken before are good.
Plant a seedling greenhouse
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Place the lights by placing part of the chain in one of the rings. During this step, focus on the installation of the luminaires. Do not worry about the distance between the surfaces and the position of the lamps. These details can be easily adjusted at a later stage.
DIY garden greenhouse made of wood and polycarbonate
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Once this step is completed, it is time to make the necessary adjustments regarding the position of the lamps. Use the chain and make sure that the lights are placed perfectly above the surface where the seedbed will be stored.
DIY idea and tuotirel of greenhouse manufacturing: laying of lamps
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All of these procedures guarantee you a simple but effective mechanism to lower or mount the luminaires according to your needs. As for the adjustments, you have the possibility to do them yourself. That’s why we advise you to work with only one channel per step.
Construction of mini indoor greenhouse for vegetables or plants
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If you have installed the lights a little to the right or left of the surface of your greenhouse, they could move slightly. Use a stand next to it that can help you fix the structure. Then, plug your cord into the nearest or best socket.
Photo of mini greenhouse: wooden construction
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At this point, you have finished setting up your small greenhouse and your lights. However, there is one thing you could add to this equipment: a timer that will make your creation even more effective and much more convenient.
Idea of making small greenhouse with timer
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Young plants are very sensitive during their development, you can use a timer to adjust the amount of light that will light your plants. To do this, connect the timer to an electrical outlet and follow its instructions. The timer will allow you to grow your plants in the best conditions.
Make a greenhouse and plant seeds in seed trays
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Good to know: the light positioned directly above your plants will stimulate them to grow faster. However, you should make sure that the soil also contains enough water to prevent possible damage to the seeds.
Plants and vegetables in a self-made mini polycarbonate greenhouse
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Now, let’s see how to prepare your seeds and how to properly arrange them in your seed trays. These must first be filled with soil. Then you can start planting the plant species of your choice.
Plant seeds in a tray for indoor or outdoor small garden greenhouse
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At a later stage, you will also be able to transfer them to larger containers. It is important to consider this detail to predict how you will organize the containers of your mini greenhouse.
Small greenhouse container and DIY idea for gardening enthusiasts
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To plant your seeds properly, follow the instructions on their packaging. As you know, some seeds can be placed directly on the soil surface while others need to be sown at a particular depth. In the latter case, you can place a little soil above the seeds or instead of trying to make holes in the soil that is in the plateau.
Gardening tips and greenhouse maintenance small space
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As in a garden outside, we advise you to make labels for your plants, especially if you plan to use the same container for several plant species (for example: flowers for your terrace next to vegetables for your vegetable garden, etc. .).
Plants and seeds in greenhouse seedling trays made of cheap materials
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Many plants have a similar appearance during the early stages of their development. The labels placed on your trays will be a valuable instrument: it will allow you to distinguish between different plants (or varieties by color) during this period.
Indoor greenhouse greenhouse labels
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To water the seeds, use a bottle of water with a soft bottle or a spray bottle. Try not to put water directly on the seeds because it could drown them or deprive them of the necessary quantities of soil.
Gardening Tips and Tips for Greenhouse
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The good reflex would be to water the surface around the seed: this will bring enough liquid to the plant while strengthening its roots.
Making a garden greenhouse: knowing how to take care of your plants
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Once your plants are watered, place a plastic cover over the seed trays. It will maintain high humidity and your plants will grow faster.
Photo of seedbed and suggestion of watering
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We also advise you to check the development of your plants and the soil moisture level every day. This is important because the fluorescent light will tend to dry out the soil quite quickly (and, in any case, faster than under natural conditions). It is important to open the lid and check if the soil needs water.
Make a plastic greenhouse with a lid for small space
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When your plants begin to grow, it’s time to remove the lid. You will probably notice that some species tend to grow faster and this is particularly true for those in the middle of the plateau. This is because they are directly below the plant light.
Make a plastic greenhouse and maintain your plants and seeds
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Be aware that you can adjust the distance between the tray and the fixtures according to your choice: the system is really simple and versatile! If you need more space in your mini greenhouse, try rotating the trays vertically once your plants have started to sprout. They will have enough light in this position and you will save space to place more seedbed trays.
Green plant in small greenhouse
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You will see it: the seeds will germinate very quickly and they will metamorphose into pretty plants and flowers. You could then transfer them to your kitchen garden or in pots and planters to decorate the inside or outside of your home!
Beautiful red plants grown in a small greenhouse
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