The quality of greenhouse film, polycarbonate and profile will make it possible to obtain an ideal greenhouse for year-round cultivation. Heating sources in such a greenhouse can be any electric heaters or water pipes in the ground that warm the soil from under the ground, etc.

Gardening is a great passion and a source of income. Growing vegetables is a true art. A plastic-covered greenhouse allows you to significantly extend the growing season for tomatoes or cucumbers. We’ll discuss the following points:

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Greenhouse under film - a proven solution for the garden and vegetable garden
The peak of vegetation falls on two seasons - spring and summer. To extend this period a little, sowing begins in March-April. However, many plants are sensitive to low temperatures. For their proper development, appropriate shelter is required.

There are two important sowing informations on seed packets that will help you choose the right moment to start your farming activity. The first one is “sowing under covers (seedlings)” and the second one is “permanent planting”.

Some vegetables and flowers do not like the cold. The Ukrainian climate is characterized by the fact that in March there are still frosts, and April is not favorable in terms of temperatures. Therefore, you often have to wait for good weather before sowing plants. You do not want to postpone? You can sow in early spring, but under cover such as a hotbed or greenhouse, or simply at home on the windowsill.

As the season approaches, the seedlings can be moved to a permanent location. They already have a well-developed root and leaf system. Most often, this happens at the turn of May and June. However, later or even at the same time, you can sow directly into the ground.

Everything depends on the conditions on the plot and the gardener's adopted cultivation strategy. If he expects a very early harvest, sowing in protected soil can begin in January-March, but this requires a lot of experience.

Growing tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers is very popular in Ukraine. These vegetables love warmth and their growth depends on the ambient temperature. In a greenhouse, the height of a tomato stem can reach several meters, cucumber stems can be even higher. Therefore, you need a reliable greenhouse under a 200 micron film. Vegetables in such a greenhouse will grow so quickly that you will forget about everything in the world!

What is a ready-made greenhouse under film and what is it used for?
Although a film greenhouse is not a direct alternative to the popular polycarbonate greenhouse, it serves very similar purposes. The mobility of a film greenhouse makes it one of the most convenient gardening solutions. You can move it around as you please, so if one location doesn’t work, all you have to do is find a new location.

Types of greenhouses under film
Mini greenhouse under film
The main parameter of a mini greenhouse is its height. Low mini greenhouses reach a maximum of 1.5 meters. Some of them are even much lower and not even 0.5 meters. They are designed for growing seedlings, which are then transplanted into open or closed soil. Gardeners create these simple structures themselves. It is enough to measure a long piece of film, cut it and put it on the frame. After the tomato or cucumber seedlings grow, they are moved to a large greenhouse, in which the plants begin to bear fruit.

Greenhouse made of PVC pipes
The case of large plastic-covered tunnels seems more complicated. Their standard height is 200 centimeters. This allows you to move around freely inside and grow plants vertically. They resemble large tents. The durability of the structure depends on the materials used. This means a lot of work and extra effort. A tunnel made of PVC pipes is an inexpensive solution but not very durable. A structure that’s too lightweight can be moved to a convenient location, but as experience shows, such lightweight structures can be blown away by the wind. They should be placed where wind gusts are the weakest. Contrary to appearances, PVC-pipe tunnels serve users for several years. In winter, it’s enough to remove the plastic sheeting so that the snow cover doesn’t warp the roof.

Greenhouse with a metal frame made of galvanized pipe
The best option This is definitely a more permanent and reliable type of greenhouse under the film made of galvanized profile pipes, which are installed in the ground on ground anchors. The main difference is the weight, and therefore the resistance to gusts of wind. Stability is an important advantage. The frame can be installed on a wooden beam, on a concrete foundation or on ground anchors, which are dug into the ground along with the edges of the film. The frame is fastened with bolts and nuts and self-tapping screws polycarbonate is fastened at the ends. A film greenhouse made of a profile pipe perfectly strengthens the structure as a whole. A hothouse or a greenhouse with galvanized metal pipes is a more expensive product, but will serve faithfully for 25-30 years. Instead of buying a cheap greenhouse every year, it is more profitable to buy once and have a reliable greenhouse for 30 years. The galvanized frame of the greenhouse is protected from corrosion and mechanical damage. It essentially does not rust and will serve for many years.

Greenhouse film – what color to choose?
An important issue is the material of the greenhouse covering. Films differ in purpose, durability and color. The most common colors are white and green. Do films of different colors differ from each other? Do they determine the size of the harvest?

Green film is popular due to its durability. Experienced gardeners know that it serves well even for several seasons. It consists of three layers and is suitable for both high and low structures. Its significant advantage is also its lightness and flexibility. The film does not accumulate static electricity and can be installed at very high temperatures.

In turn, there are white films, single-layer and double-layer, reinforced with polypropylene mesh, which is also responsible for the durability of the structure. It is really difficult to damage, tear or puncture. It serves as long as it is used for the manufacturer's intended purpose. Some gardeners manage to use it for up to 5 years. White, transparent color perfectly transmits light and we have an exclusive film of 200 microns, which will last 10 years with a guarantee.

Attention! It does not matter what color the film is. For greenhouse film, the main thing is the number of microns. The more microns, the longer the film's durability. Film manufacturers mark the film in different colors so that the density and protective layer in microns can be determined by eye by color.

Popular films for greenhouses: 120 microns, 150 microns, 180 microns, 200 microns. The best of them is 200 microns.

Greenhouse under film – what to pay attention to when buying?
In Ukraine, there are many types of greenhouse film for 120, 150, 180 and we have an exclusive greenhouse film for 200 microns. Film 200 microns is a 10-year guarantee. We recommend choosing a film for 200 microns, which can be left on for the winter. The manufacturer's guarantee for 200 microns is 10 years. Its service life can be more than 10 years.

Marking UV2, UV4, UV6 informs about the degree of ultraviolet radiation transmission. Films are prepared for a certain season (spring or autumn or winter), although it happens that they are used in both periods. In addition, when buying, it is worth paying attention to the flexibility of the film, its resistance to water and other weather conditions.

Reinforcing fibers sewn into the film reduce the risk of material rupture. The density of the film should be at least 140 g / m. Good products are characterized by a high coefficient of light transmission. It is best when it is about 90%, and the dispersion should be about 35%. Then the rays evenly illuminate all the plants in the greenhouse.

You can also buy from us a ready-made greenhouse for 1 film or 2 films of 150, 180, or 200 microns. The more microns, the longer the service life.

This solution is very practical - the only thing you need to do in this case is to assemble the greenhouse yourself or order a greenhouse with turnkey installation.

That said, it’s not a difficult task—most kits available on the market include components that make it easy to set up a greenhouse in your garden. One example is the “Kombi” greenhouse, designed for 200-micron plastic film and made from durable materials.

It is ideal for protecting plants so that they grow healthy.

If your plot requires a non-standard size plastic greenhouse, you can always order a greenhouse with custom specifications from us.