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Cheap plastic greenhouse

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LittleBowSheep · 12/03/2024 16:16

Looking for recommendations for a cheap plastic greenhouse for growing tomatoes please. Must be able to take the shelves out to give the plants full growing capacity.

I've bought some in the past from Wilko and they lasted a couple of years which was fine considering the low cost. But I bought one last week from B&M and it literally lasted 2 nights. Looking at it closely it's clear now that the frame is very much thinner and weaker than the previous ones I've had so don't know if that's how they are being manufactured these days.

Has anyone bought something similar recently that looks as though it might be strong enough to last the season please?

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JamMakingWannaBe · 13/03/2024 22:08

I can't vouch for its quality but Lidl has grow-houses in stock this week.

Cheap plastic greenhouse
LittleBowSheep · 14/03/2024 01:19

@JamMakingWannaBe thank you. I will certainly take a look 🍎

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jiskoot · 14/03/2024 01:56

I've seen people using those plastic drawer sets a lot on the gardening groups I follow, they are a lot sturdier and can be moved around (inside?) If needed but not sure if it would give you the height you need?. This sort of thing...

www.amazon.co.uk/Small-3-Drawer-Black-Unit/dp/B095KW5HC8?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3SHVMFMLB61KY

GameOfJones · 18/03/2024 14:26

I have one from Aldi that has lasted three years so far and is still going strong.

LittleBowSheep · 29/03/2024 15:16

Thanks @GameOfJones, I saw that Aldi were selling them recently but my local store on got 2 delivered and they sold out very quickly. Grrrr

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DSD9472 · 29/03/2024 15:27

I bought a similar lidl one a few years ago. Larger though and you could step inside it. I wouldn't recommend it. The shelving metal was thin, and even a small pot sitting on it would bend the metal. If the shelves had been taken out, the whole structure would have been even more unstable. The plastic ripped easily and the metal eventually bend during a strong wind!
I'd look at dobies, kings seeds, B&Q or other gardening stores for something better made.
Our local garden centre often have specials and getting a higher quality one might cost less in the long run.
What about something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385920751661?hash=item59daab582d%3Ag%3AgngAAOSw7j9k0ZuE&amdata=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4H4mYNbab05z4vjDzGVLdJYVZNZarAW1vpgfmhxx0Jij8kFfuh0vLuI9GGhIn4S7E37eNCo5zCxbxNZ5KLKN1yenUY16w8F5AiPXqWOTRksZyj2RIiKzRpt3HQQmRB%2Fifs%2Fvvo%2B9YV%2BHlJfCuy%2BztOb3xrh%2FBe91J3uiW%2FBzPyYPGSZEg%2FyzjpmUwniMnbsM64F8X395%2FbcThP6OFQnS9AD0bKuxJQsx0zJb9co6ukID5eAVoXICMbcpjSogWMeAD2MOM603n5bB%2FeXtZibPv5J%2Fl17bw%2FfmJvtNM6zsrlis&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5336662122&customid=&toolid=10049

Outsunny 4x2ft 3-Tier Greenhouse Outdoor Plant Grow w/ Roof Door Refurbished | eBay

Inside two shelves are placed for organisation, with a lift-up lid and sliding door for easy access. Outsunny is a trusted supplier of outdoor and garden product ranges. • Gazebo & Accessories. • Greenhouse.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385920751661?amdata=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4H4mYNbab05z4vjDzGVLdJYVZNZarAW1vpgfmhxx0Jij8kFfuh0vLuI9GGhIn4S7E37eNCo5zCxbxNZ5KLKN1yenUY16w8F5AiPXqWOTRksZyj2RIiKzRpt3HQQmRB%2Fifs%2Fvvo%2B9YV%2BHlJfCuy%2BztOb3xrh%2FBe91J3uiW%2FBzPyYPGSZEg%2FyzjpmUwniMnbsM64F8X395%2FbcThP6OFQnS9AD0bKuxJQsx0zJb9co6ukID5eAVoXICMbcpjSogWMeAD2MOM603n5bB%2FeXtZibPv5J%2Fl17bw%2FfmJvtNM6zsrlis&campid=5336662122&customid=&hash=item59daab582d%3Ag%3AgngAAOSw7j9k0ZuE&mkcid=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&toolid=10049

StrongTea · 29/03/2024 15:32

Wickes do one similar to the wilko ones. The shelves themselves lift off leaving the framework.

FrenchFancie · 30/03/2024 08:33

I could do with a cheap one as I’ve started to grow ‘pot gang’ seeds (not just pot, as my mother thought I said!!)

soontobeamama · 30/03/2024 09:18

A gardener I follow online recently shared this -
amzn.eu/d/h2UIrTn

ArchesOfLavender · 30/03/2024 11:11

my Argos mcgregor one has been study, up all winter

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