15-01-2017, 03:37 PM
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Re: A pit greenhouse
It's something I've often thought of trying. The biggest problem foresee is drainage. It would be easier to overcome that if you're building it on a slope (or hill?) so you could put in a drain directly for any water that collects in the lowest point. It may not be a problem in all soils, but having dug holes on my land in winter I find the water table often appears to be near the surface.I think various designs could work, as long as a decent amount of light is able to reach the plants.
15-01-2017, 04:12 PM
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Re: A pit greenhouse
Originally Posted by gvm
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It's something I've often thought of trying. The biggest problem foresee is drainage. It would be easier to overcome that if you're building it on a slope (or hill?) so you could put in a drain directly for any water that collects in the lowest point. It may not be a problem in all soils, but having dug holes on my land in winter I find the water table often appears to be near the surface. I think various designs could work, as long as a decent amount of light is able to reach the plants.
15-01-2017, 04:20 PM
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Re: A pit greenhouse
Originally Posted by Rehab44
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You are right gvm, a slope would be ideal something like a 1/4 to 1/2 inch per linear foot might do the trick.
Can you answer my question above Rehab?
(I am relying on you to be sensible please).
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