Setting up and looking after a greenhouse
A greenhouse clearly extends Finland's short growing season and makes a good crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and chillies possible. This guide helps you choose a suitable model and avoid the most common mistakes.
You will need
- A greenhouse or a building kit
- Foundation materials, e.g. a wooden frame or paving slabs
- A thermometer, ideally a min-max thermometer
- A watering system or a rainwater tank
- Building control guidelines if needed
Steps
Check permits
Check with your municipality's building control whether the greenhouse needs a permit or a notification and what the distance requirements are to the property boundary. In a housing company, also ask the board for permission.
Choose a location
Choose the material
Build a proper foundation
Make sure it is ventilated
Arrange watering
Choose your plants and layout
Clean it in autumn
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