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Originally Posted by kerrygirl
Hello,
I hope someone can help me.I want to purchase a greenhouse for germinating flower seeds. I've done some research and have decided to go for polycarbonate. The thing is I live in the west of Ireland, the site is somewhat exposed, there is a small hedge at the west of it.
I have seen greenhouses by different companies ( I don't know if I'm allowed to mention names here ) but some are priced in the 2000 euro range, another same size 750 euro. The difference is the thickness of the polycarbonate, 6mm/4mm.
I need advice please. Which should I go for. Is there a difference in the thickness of the structure.
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You do not say what size GH you want/need or if you want to grow plants, eg. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, potted flower plants, etc. I have played golf some years ago on the west coast of Ireland and would not recommend a plastic windowed GH as on a bad day the windows could finish in the Atlantic or half way to Dublin. You must go for glass.
The cost of 2000 Euro is ridiculous unless you are looking for something hugh. 2 years ago I bought a 6ftx6ft aluminium GH with glass windows and sliding door - it is fabulous and I grow all my autumn rooted cutting, my Cosmos for planting out (this year, I hope in, in late May) plus bedding plants which we buy in early May and grow on. My seedling Toms which now are 6 inches high and will be grown in the GH (heated until mid to late May to 50-60 degrees) through the summer and autumn.
Look at Halls Greenhouses or similar for quotes. I am sure I did not pay more than £350.00 complete.