Greenhouse "Harmonic" consists of plastic arcs and covering material, fixed on the frame at regular intervals of length.
The design is lightweight, has good light transmission, reliably protects planting from frost, wind, heavy rain.
As covering material used "Agrospan 60", SUF-42 or "BlueSvet 60".
Design features
The structure of the greenhouse is a frame of polypropylene hollow arcs on which covering material is fixed with a step of 1 m.
The entire mini-greenhouse is easy to assemble into an accordion when dismantling, hence the name.
Characteristic frame
For the frame of the greenhouse using the arc of polypropylene with a diameter of 20-30 mm. The wall thickness is 3-4 mm, due to which the pipe can withstand high loads.
Polymer arc properties:
- UV resistant;
- inert to chemicals;
- frost-resistant;
- stable at ambient temperature up to +120 degrees;
- non-corrosive, unlike metal;
- dielectric;
- lungs;
- not edible for animals and insects.
Cover Material Properties
In the design of the greenhouse "Accordion" use non-woven material made of artificial fiber brand "Agrospan" or "BlueSvet" density of 60 g per 1 sq.m. This white perforated film is durable and elastic.
Light-stabilized film to protect landings has the properties:
- possesses good transparency, but softens the aggressive effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- it allows water to pass through, but protects plants from hail and rainfall, which can destroy seedlings;
- service life is at least 3 seasons.
The material SUF and "BlueSvet" is a novelty that helps plants survive in harsh climates or on poor soils. The film has additional properties:
- stimulates photosynthesis in plants;
- enhances the immunity of seedlings against parasites and diseases;
- increases the growth rate of green mass, the formation of the ovary.
Greenhouse benefits
According to vegetable growers, mini-greenhouse has the advantages:
- maintains a microclimate favorable for the growth and fruiting of plants;
- reduces the frequency of irrigation due to the preservation of moisture in the soil in the absence of direct sunlight, wind;
- simple installation, dismantling;
- softens temperature fluctuations day and night;
- prevents the appearance of insect pests;
- protects plants from diseases;
- protects against frost, which prolongs harvesting until late autumn.
Possible troubles during operation
Of the shortcomings of the greenhouse "Accordion" note:
- a strong wind raises arcs from the ground if they are poorly fixed;
- you need to press the material on the sides with stones or earth;
- the material is quickly contaminated, periodically it is required to flush it with water from a hose;
- often plastic arcs are loosened, spontaneously come out of the soil, therefore a greenhouse must be periodically repaired;
- mini-greenhouse is not suitable for plants with a height of 1 m;
- 3-4 seasons need to be replaced.
Practical use
How to collect?
One person will successfully cope with the installation of a greenhouse "Accordion". They start from the last row of beds: they stick the first arc into the soil with the edges and press so that they enter as deep as possible. Optimal recess - 5-8 cm.
Similarly, set the rest of the arc through each meter, without stretching the canvas too much. The edges of the material are tightened, fixed in the soil with one peg at a distance of 0.5-0.8 m.
Practical installation tips
- When installing a greenhouse in dense ground, first make a hole with a peg. To deepen it, use a hammer.
- To make the soil supple, pour it with water.
- Do not use a hammer and other tools to deepen plastic arches into the soil.
- Do not leave the greenhouse in the garden for the winter.
- Install the arc perpendicular to the length of the bed. The edges of one arch should be on the same level.
- To stretch the sagging fabric, fasten the edges of the material from the sides with pegs or press down with stones.
How to work with a greenhouse?
Mini-shelter is used during planting and rooting seedlings in open ground. Particularly relevant protection for tomato seedlings, eggplant, peppers grown on the windowsill without lighting. Greenhouse set immediately after transplanting to a permanent place at the end of May, at the beginning of June. After rooting plants and greenhouse adaptation clean up.
Vegetable growers who strive for high yields, reduced fruit ripening time, leave the "Accordion" greenhouse for the whole season. Plants regularly air out: lift the edges of the canvas, fixed on the arches with special clips. This option is suitable for gardens in a hot arid climate, when the sun and the wind quickly evaporate moisture from the soil.
Material protects plants from sunburn.
Water the plants from the side into the open pocket of the greenhouse or from the top through the canvas.
Modifications
Are on sale Three sizes of greenhouse "Accordion": 3, 4, 6, 8 m with the number of arcs, respectively, 4, 5, 7, 9 pcs. There are two types of sets, where the materials “Agrospan 60”, SUF and “BlueSvet 60” with different properties are used as a protective canvas.
When assembled, the dimensions of the greenhouse are as follows:
- height in arcs - 100 cm;
- width - 100-120 cm;
- arc mounting step - 90 ... 100 cm.
Greenhouse "Accordion" for giving is a convenient and simple design that helps to preserve the crop already at the stage of growing seedlings. Mini-greenhouse accelerates, prolongs the fruiting of garden plants, prevents diseases, frightens off pests. Along with a variety of advantages and democratic price, the greenhouse "Accordion" is very popular among summer residents.
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