HF greenhouse & hanging baskets
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jackb
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I realized that I would have a similar problem supporting the weight of the massive amount of tomatoes I am going to get this year.
My solution was to construct a simple frame to direct the force downward , and not on the frame. I used 2" x 3" studs and and placed a 55 degree angle cut on the top to match the slope of the frame. It then becomes a simple matter to secure the studs to the channels so that they do not move. Inserting 5/8" oak dowels between the studs provides support for the plants, and, strengthens the entire structure.
You can pretty much place this anywhere, and it is a simple matter to remove and store it when you do not need it.
Jack
My solution was to construct a simple frame to direct the force downward , and not on the frame. I used 2" x 3" studs and and placed a 55 degree angle cut on the top to match the slope of the frame. It then becomes a simple matter to secure the studs to the channels so that they do not move. Inserting 5/8" oak dowels between the studs provides support for the plants, and, strengthens the entire structure.
You can pretty much place this anywhere, and it is a simple matter to remove and store it when you do not need it.
Jack
lesa
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Every time I see that setup, Jackb, it makes my mouth water. What a great looking greenhouse. I am so jealous!! Those tomatoes looks spectacular! So, you are not going to plant those outside at all, right?
jackb
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No, I will grow them in the greenhouse as early tomatoes. I have another batch for the soil garden, however, the greenhouse tomatoes are superior to the soil grown tomatoes. Also, less problems with insects, disease and weather problems.
For the greenhouse I am growing Moneymaker and Sweet Cluster, which are suited for greenhouse growing. For the soil garden I am growing: Rutgers, Bush Beefsteak and Better Boy.
For the greenhouse I am growing Moneymaker and Sweet Cluster, which are suited for greenhouse growing. For the soil garden I am growing: Rutgers, Bush Beefsteak and Better Boy.
HunkieDorie23
Deeply Rooted
Jackb, do you grow everything in your greenhouse or you transplant them outside? It is very impressive.
jackb
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Almost all of my growing is in the greenhouse, where I grow hydroponically. I have a small plot that I garden in soil, but I prefer the greenhouse and hydroponic gardening. It is clean, efficient and there are a LOT less problems with insects and diseases.HunkieDorie23 said:
Using the autopots, automatic vent openers, and timers, it pretty much runs itself. A lazy man's delight.
4grandbabies
Deeply Rooted
What a great color those tomatoes have! SOOOOO jealous!
I thought mine were looking pretty good till I saw yours
I thought mine were looking pretty good till I saw yours
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Is that a harbor frieght greenhouse?
jackb
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Yes it is.
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LVVCHAP
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Jackb, thanks for your help with question about the hanging baskets. It has been a crazy week and I haven't had much time on the computer. I did however find some pieces of 1" square tubular steel at a local salvage yard. They were 7 ft long so I used them as is for the uprights and only had to cut two of them for the horizontals. I hope you can see them well enough from the pics. The buckets are my version of the Topsy Turvy Tomatoes
