Hello I have a 34x96 foot greenhouse that we bought over the summer and was needing a little help. I was wondering if anyone could help tell me about how many plants I would require to fill it? plugs and trays to start I will be making baskets up also, I am thinking maybe I am getting a little over my head until I learn more but I just need maybe a rough guess. I am new to the greenhouse growing and am feeling a little overwhelmed already. I know I am bound to kill some plant life learning but I am willing to give it my all, for I love plants, my house is full of them and I also have a glorious garden. We are in zone 5 in Mich so any help will surely be much appreciated. I grew my own vegs for my own garden this year and loved it. Thanks
There isn't really anyway we can help you. What is the set-up? Is it heated? Are your beds in the ground or will you grow on tables? You are in a better position to figure this out than anyone else. For starters, you done need to "fill" it. You won't have trouble packing it, I assure you. Go buy an armload of plastic flats and set them around to get an idea of what you want to have. Then, come spring, buy what ever seeds you want to grow and fill your flats with them. Pretty simple really
wow! Wow, over 3000 sq ft? How are you going to heat it? Its gonna cost you a lot! I have one about 1750 sq ft and I keep it above Zone 11 conditions in winter for tropicals. Perennials don't need that sort of heat. How you manage your greenhouse depends almost exclusively on what you grow in it. If you only want to hold perennials over during the winter, keeping it at about 35-38 is okay. If you want to grow orchids, it needs a lot more heat and air movement. Don't focus on "filling it up", if you plan to collect, go slow and get what you want!
