What is the temperature range for this greenhouse; i.e., can it withstand winter temps of 0 degrees in the dead of a typical Ohio winter?
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With a greenhouse you add +1 to your zone. For example, if you're in zone 6 you would be 7 with a greenhouse depending on the temps ofc. So, that being said. Most likely not. If you must have it up during the winter I would suggest some kind of heater. Also be sure no snow lays on the top. I seen some people say this does not hold heat well. So make sure any places for heat to escape are sealed good.
1575966
What zones can these survive outside in the winter? I am in zone 4 in Iowa.
1632644
Recognizing that this is a fairly inexpensive choice I would still answer yes to your question although I think to prolong its life you might consider taking it down and storing it for the summer months. I built a treated lumber deck for mine and use the greenhouse store my outdoor potted plants during the winter months. I bought an inexpensive ceramic heater and put it in the greenhouse surrounded on the bottom and three sides by common bricks to shield the heater from combustible materials. This is my 2nd year and so far very pleased. Depending on where you set it up you will have to anchor it so it doesn't blow away in storms.
1460500
Yes I use it in a greenhouse 24/7 during the winter months October through April. It has safeguards. It is able to be set to a temp so that only the pilot remains on once it gets to the set temp unlike others which run constantly.
1518575
I should have brought it in to the gardening shed...but forgot. We live in mid-Michigan and had a very bitter winter with a lot of snow. I left it out and no problems - have already begun using again, now that we've had an unusually warm early Spring. It still looks great! No signs of damage. I don't plan on pushing our luck next year.
2153652
I live in Washington state and it doesn't get that cold so I can't answer your question. We do love it though and it stays at 104 degrees for us.
106556
I live in Georgia, so we don't have severe winters, but it does get cold. I put my potted plants in my garage. The garage door has a row of windows, so the plants get sun, but aren't directly in the cold...no risk of frost or freeze. Make sure there's mulch around the plant, and maybe you could cover it with clear plastic to keep it warmer. Just some thoughts...
2025741
the temp will be just a little warmer, but that is with sun light on the unit. They are not make to replace the glass greenhouse, just to help you get started a little sooner.
920846
You would have to be sure the bulb does not touch the vinyl sides of the greenhouse, and that none of your electrical connections can get wet. Your electrical cord should be plugged into a ground fault circuit in case water contacts the connections. Other than that, your grow light should be fine. I used a heat lamp in mine last winter when the outside temperature fell below 28F, using the safety precautions I mentioned, and had no problems.
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I don't know, we live in Florida, my husband says place a 4x4 vertically 2 feet into the ground inside the greenhouse, in the very center with a 2x4 on top on end with the crown up and attach it to the center tubing from front to back, this would give the roof additional strength. We placed space heaters inside, they did a good job, no snow though. You could also get nursery grade tarp and place it over the greenhouse, it will help keep the heat inside.
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i dont know if some people just arent meant to figure things out but ive had this greenhouse since last winter. thru rain wind and then 100+ deg weather and guess what.....its still there no rips in plastic never flew away because i staked it down and used the excess plastic at the bottom and lined it with bricks. simple. only thing about this green house that sucks is one the spacing is too far between for heavy rain it will droop but a few peices of rope along the top and problem solved. second is if the zipper gets dirty it will break. ive had a couple of these and no i zip them up and buy the sticker zippers. put it on the door like a sticker unzip and cut plastic. works perfect!! i dont know if some people just arent meant to figure things out but ive had this greenhouse since last winter. thru rain wind and then 100+ deg weather and guess what.....its still there no rips in plastic never flew away because i staked it down and used the excess plastic at the bottom and lined it with bricks. simple. only thing about this green house that sucks is one the spacing is too far between for heavy rain it will droop but a few peices of rope along the top and problem solved. second is if the zipper gets dirty it will break. ive had a couple of these and no i zip them up and... » Read More i dont know if some people just arent meant to figure things out but ive had this greenhouse since last winter. thru rain wind and then 100+ deg weather and guess what.....its still there no rips in plastic never flew away because i staked it down and used the excess plastic at the bottom and lined it with bricks. simple. only thing about this green house that sucks is one the spacing is too far between for heavy rain it will droop but a few peices of rope along the top and problem solved. second is if the zipper gets dirty it will break. ive had a couple of these and no i zip them up and buy the sticker zippers. put it on the door like a sticker unzip and cut plastic. works perfect!! « Show Less
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can this unit be attached to a grill propane tank and how long would it last. I am in SC and want it for a 200 square foot greenhouse I built, somewhat insulated. Our coldest nights are 25 degrees on occasion. We did have 2 recently @ 15 degrees.RED
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Absolutely not! I would NOT waste my money on this greenhouse, again! It did not last even a month it is a piece of junk.Seams started to rip within a month
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I have the 2' model which I often use during the winter months, but I live in the California Bay Area; the temperature rarely gets to 35-40F. The heated mat is supposed to provide warmth (to help sprout seeds) to 20F above ambient. You may need to provide additional heat in your garage depending on how cold it gets outside.
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We live in the Pacific NW so freezing is not really an issue here as it rarely drops below zero. We have ours stored in the garage and didn't have any problems over the winter.
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I live in Texas so heating is not an issue. On cool nights here I use a lightbulb and this is enough to keep it warm. You should be able to figure something out. I Hang my bulb from a heat lamp by a metal clip from the center frame. I would not say this greenhouse is the most airtight thing out there.
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It gives a very nice wide angle. I have a 8x12 Palram Greenhouse. One night the outside temperature outside was 19 degrees. The heater kept the in side temperature at 62 degrees. It works great. I'm very satisfied with the product.