当你开始园艺时,你可能会梦到你会种植各种不同的植物。你想象着堆成山的西红柿、黄瓜,做成一冬天都吃不完的泡菜,还有源源不断的鲜红色灯笼椒。如果你有一个温室,所有这些梦想都可以实现,即使你生活在一个凉爽的环境。
Growing plants in a greenhouse allows gardeners to have more control over the environment where their plants are growing. It also allows gardeners to extend their growing season or grow a variety of greenhouse plants in a place where traditional farming couldn’t happen.
This sustainable method of farming is productive and eco-friendly. Read on to learn more about some of the best greenhouse plants to grow in your backyard.
Lettuce
Lettuce is one of the most commonly grown greenhouse plants. In fact, much of the lettuce that is produced and sold now is grown in greenhouses. Lettuce prefers to grow in cooler temperatures. You may think all greenhouses are hot inside, but that’s not the case.
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When growing crops like lettuce, the greenhouse is cooled to keep the lettuce from bolting. Lettuce has a quick turnover in greenhouses with some varieties reaching harvest weight in as little as six weeks. Try loose leaf varieties like Bibb, Butterhead, Oakleaf, or Salanova.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are what most people think of when you mention growing in greenhouses. Hot house tomatoes were developed decades ago and often lacked in flavor and texture. Unfortunately, these grainy, flavorless tomatoes put a bad reputation out there for greenhouse-grown tomatoes. The tomatoes grown in greenhouses today are far superior.
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Tomato plants grown in greenhouses are extremely prolific and can yield outstanding amounts of fruit. Many tomato plants grow so well in greenhouses that they actually vine out and reach lengths of 30 feet or more. Almost any tomato variety will grow well in greenhouses, but some solid choices are the Beefsteak, Geronimo, Rebelski, and Celebrity.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are another popular crop for growing in greenhouses. Cucumbers are heavy feeders and can quickly suck nutrients out of soil. Growing them in hydroponic systems allows growers to supply the nutrients they need without nutrient depletion. Most people are aware that cucumbers are vining plants, but you haven’t seen a vining cucumber until you’ve seen one grown in a greenhouse.
Cucumbers will make extremely long vines, requiring a trellis system. These long vines are usually draped with cucumbers. The yield from cucumbers grown in greenhouses will make a good yield from a field-grown crop shrivel in comparison. Almost any cucumber will excel in greenhouses, but the most popular choices include Gherkin, Nokya, Tyria, and Picolino cultivars.
Peppers
的确,辣椒喜欢热,这使它们成为在标准温室中生长的绝佳选择。许多在田间种植的辣椒因为得不到足够的水分和营养而产量不高或死亡。辣椒是大棚水培系统的优良选择。你就能给它们提供所需的水和充足的营养。
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甜椒是很好的温室作物,尽管任何种类的辣椒在温室里都表现良好。阿纳海姆辣椒、墨西哥胡椒、灯笼椒、波布拉诺辣椒和辣椒都可以在温室里种植。想要有趣又时髦的甜椒,可以试试Lilo、Sprinter或Milena品种。
Herbs
All leafy greens can be grown exceptionally well in a greenhouse, and that includes herbs. Herbs that are grown in a greenhouse are often cleaner and require less preparation than field-grown herbs because many of them are grown in hydroponic systems. No more washing dirt from herb leaves after watering!
Another benefit of growing herbs is they don’t take up much space, so you can grow your favorite herbs along with other crops. The types of herbs available to grow from seeds are nearly endless, and it can be difficult to choose the best ones for growing in a greenhouse.
For commercial sales, or for use yourself, it’s best to stick with the basics. Avoid buying the purple basil that can make your fresh pesto unappealing. Basil is an extremely popular choice for growing in a greenhouse, but you can also grow cilantro, parsley, chives, and other herbs just as easily.
Microgreens
Microgreens areleafy greens that are harvested at a very young age, often at the first true leaf or cotyledon stage. These minuscule crops have a rapid turnover time with many ready to harvest in a matter of days, and the input costs are extremely low as they don’t require fertilizer like many other mature crops.
Microgreens are popular to use in gourmet salads and sprinkled over meals as a garnish. Microgreens may be small but they pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutrients. They can also be grown year-round. Look for microgreen seeds for chard, beet, radish, broccoli, dill, carrot, kale, and scallions.
Strawberries
Fruits can be grown in greenhouses just like many vegetable crops. One of the most successful fruits grown in greenhouses is the strawberry. Strawberry plants perform really well in gutter-style hydroponics systems where they can access ample water and nutrients to produce large yields. The strawberries are also less likely to rot since they are not sitting on the ground.
In a gutter-style hydroponics system, the strawberry fruits hang over the edge of the gutter, making them easy to pick. Look for day-neutral varieties of strawberries like the Albion or Seascape to grow in greenhouses.
Squash
Squash are similar plants to cucumbers, so it may not be a surprise to see them on this list. Many squash plants are vining and can be grown in a greenhouse if supported on a trellis. Squash crops are heavy feeders and require lots of nutrients. Growing them in a greenhouse is an excellent way to make sure that you get the complete yield for your squash plant.
Zucchini squash are commonly grown in greenhouses. A Partenon is an ideal cultivar for greenhouse growing. Many growers have successfully grown acorn, butternut, yellow, and spaghetti squash as greenhouse plants.
Eggplant
Eggplants are grown all over the world and are a robust and diverse crop. Eggplants are heavy feeders and require lots of fertilizer to produce high yields of fruit. They can also become top-heavy which makes them prone to collapsing in the field.
When grown as greenhouse plants, it’s easier to provide eggplants the nutrients and structure that they need to grow well. Italian cultivars grow well in greenhouses. If you want to get adventurous, try the Aretussa or Angela cultivars for a pop of unique color.
Flowers
如果没有提到鲜花可以在温室里种植,这个清单就不完整了。许多切花和床上植物生产者在容器和托盘中开始他们的温室植物。也可以在水培系统中种植开花植物,尽管这是一种不太常见的做法。你可能会惊讶地发现,即使是玫瑰丛也可以在水培系统中被诱导生长。
Cut flowers like sunflowers, snapdragons, lisianthus, dianthus, sweet peas, and milkweeds (Asclepias) all grow really well in greenhouses. If you plan on growing chrysanthemums, a greenhouse operation is a perfect way to start them.
What are your favorite greenhouse plants? And why do you choose to garden in a greenhouse? Let us know in the comments below!
Nina Paulsays
Thanks for sharing this. I will try this.