So I want to put 4 plants out in my garden because I get good sun. Really just want to see how much I can yield now that I somewhat understand what I am doing as far as nutrients and training.
Made a 5*14 hoop tunnel. I really made it because I seem to get a lot of rain And I want to control the feeding schedule.
The ’ clear’ 6mil plastic from Home Depot is, like,not clear at all. Just how clear does it need to be to let sufficient light in? Bucking up for better plastic isn’t an issue if it necessary, but I’d rather not of I don’t have to.
This is called opague woven greenhouse poly… it diffuses light. Plants actually prefer a difuse light over full on sun… the sun is pretty intense. That said, I will remove most of the poly during the hot part of the year and really only depend on it during early spring… to warm the beds, and again in the fall when I want to keep some heat in and rain out. I will also cover plants during stormy weather.
Good greenhouse poly can be had at Northern greenhouse supply, and likely elsewhere if you can at least know what to look for. Its UV protected, puncture resistant and can withstand hailstorms. As far as cost is concerned, its a bit more that run of the mill greenhouse rated poly and definitely more expensive than vapour barrier poly, but instead of replacing shreded crappy construction poly every 2 years this stuff will last 10 or more.
@Cannabian thanks for the info. Since this is just a little BS project, I’ll use the vapor barrier tarp for now, and if I like results I’ll spring for a high quality one.
I was nervous that the use of the poly I had from HD would black out the sun lol.
It will work fine, however it wont last more than a couple seasons. It can easily get thrashed in a storm. Remember that cannabis likes air movement and 90 degrees or less, anything over that and the plant stops and waits for better conditions. Therefore, dont use the cover unless you can open it up on both sides when it gets warm out. It doesnt take long for a hoop house to hit 130 degrees in hot sun.
I used the 6mil plastic from home depot it worked just fine. I remove it after harvest and replace it at the beginning of every season. The stuff designed for greenhouses is way better and stronger but I’m just gonna rip it off later anyway.
I got 65oz off of 4 plants under one of those HD plastic tarps. Not counting larf buds and trimmings. make sure you can easily ventilate it when needed. It can get too hot and humid quickly.
Oh well, better use it for this year and look into woven greenhouse poly… you may be surprised to find it isnt all that much more money for a heck of a lot better product.
Oh and for contrast, shitty poly I wouldnt be able to keep on my greenhouse because the winds would destroy it due to the surface area. Also, I leave this poly on all year, winter too and we get snow here.
If you got the time can you be the details of the construction specifically how are you connected the top piece through the hoops. What size was the pvc?
This is my greenhouse build on the cheap. I’m going to try a couple of different light sources. For the roof I’m going to use corrugated clear on top and use that to capture rain water. Inside the roof I’ve got ground cover cloth that will diffuse the light and give me a heat barrier. On the sides will be screen on top and window glass on the bottom. I can adjust the UV by different screen. and if I need I can tint the glass. Glass is double pane. Greenhouse is 12’x12’
Cannabian, I’m wanting to make my hoop house usable for both cannabis and my usual garden vegetable and herbs.
I’m new to growing anything to be honest, so I should probably ask if it’s possible before I start on the project. I was going to do a 10x16 and half of the length of one side I was going to make my cannabis side.
I’m having a hoop house either way but I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Greenhouse is 12’x12’