Sanctuary Selection Guide
Guide to Hobby Greenhouse Selection
The
SANCTUARY Hobby Greenhouse has been designed to offer the backyard
hobbyist the same advantages that commercial growers have. You can
enjoy growing high quality plants all year, including your own
hydroponic herbs and vegetables, as well as flowers and ornamental
plants!
Your SANCTUARY Hobby Greenhouse is much more than just
a structure and covering. It comes in a complete package including
blueprints, structural materials, covering system, heating, cooling and
electrical systems. You'll only need to purchase a few local items to
set up your greenhouse and we'll be happy to provide a complete list of
those items, on request. And you can even order a complete Hydroponic
Growing Package which gives you everything you need to start growing
plants hydroponically, without soil.
To order, you only have to
make three decisions:
- Which size greenhouse you want
- Which heating system you want
- Which covering system you want.
SIZES
The
SANCTUARY Hobby Greenhouse is available as a package, with all the components
listed below, in the following popular sizes:
12' Wide | 18' Wide |
Quonset Style | Gothic Style |
12' X 12' | 18' X 20' |
12' X 16' | 18' X 24' |
12' X 20' | 18' X 28' |
HEATING SYSTEMS
You
have your choice of either an LP Gas heating system or a Natural Gas
heating system. LP Gas is bottled gas or propane. You will have a tank
beside your greenhouse which provides this gas. Natural Gas is for
people who are connected to a city supply of natural gas.
COVERING SYSTEMS
- TUFFLITE INFRARED Covering System.
This is an excellent covering system, a high-quality, high-tech film
designed specifically for greenhouses. It contains an ultraviolet block
and is chemical resistant and dust resistant. It also diffuses light,
so that the light can get in, around and even under the leaves of
plants. The Tufflite system has two layers, with a small air blower
that keeps the layers separate by a few inches, creating a "dead air
space" which gives excellent insulation. It is extremely strong and
will resist even hail stones. And it comes with a 4-year warranty.
- TWINWALL POLYCARBONATE Covering System.
This is our very best covering system. It features a twinwall
structured sheet that is energy-efficient, providing insulation from
heat and cold. It also offers long-term resistance to the effects of
Ultra-Violet radiation. It has a 10-year warranty against yellowing and
loss of light transmission and a 5-year warranty against breakage due
to the effect of weathering and impact of hailstones. It's the same
covering used in conservatories and commercial greenhouses.
STANDARD COMPONENTS
Every SANCTUARY Hobby Greenhouse comes with all of the following components included in the package price.
1) Greenhouse Structure
Carefree Garden's greenhouse structures feature high-strength, triple
galvanized "structural steel" tubing with 4' arch spacing, ground
stakes, couplers, purlins, wind braces, structural connectors, driving
head, hardware and blueprints. Also included are 2" x 4" end wall
brackets for attaching your end wall studs. And, of course, you get
your choice of high quality greenhouse covering systems. (See above.)
2) Entrance Door
Our greenhouse entrance door is steel clad and fully insulated. It
comes with a vertical window, aluminum casing, handle and lock set. An
optional "full view" glass storm door is also available.
3) Greenhouse Covering
As described above, the hobby greenhouse comes with your choice of
either the excellent Tufflite Infrared covering system for the top and
end walls (4-year warranty) or our highest quality, Twinwall
Polycarbonate material and heavy duty aluminum extruded mounting
hardware which provides long life and lasting beauty (10-year
Warranty). The Twinwall Polycarbonate is the same material used by
commercial growers worldwide.
4) Evaporative Cooling System
A highly efficient "Evaporative Cooling System" is custom-sized to fit
your greenhouse. The system hosts a weather resistant two-speed motor,
galvanized painted steel cabinet, quiet and efficient blower,
adjustable motor pulley, and a high-impact and rust-resistant pump. It
is used to cool the greenhouse during the warm periods of the year and
provides ventilation capabilities year-round.
5) Motorized Exhaust Louvers
Two motorized exhaust shutters, which are activated either
independently or together with the two-stage thermostat provided, allow
for warmer greenhouse air to be released during ventilation periods.
These shutters also allow for passive cooling when it is too cold
outside to use the evaporative cooling system.
6) Heating System
You can use your SANCTUARY greenhouse year-round with this
energy-efficient, propeller type gas heater with aluminized steel heat
exchanger. This system has a thermal efficiency rating of 80%. Units
are electrically ignited and power vented for easy installation. Choose
either an LP Gas model or a Natural Gas model. Kit includes the heater
hanger with all mounting hardware.
Note: Galvanized vent pipe is not included and must be purchased locally.
7) Pre-wired Electrical Panel
A pre-wired electrical panel makes it a snap to wire your greenhouse
and will save you much of the high cost of an electrician's time. It
includes interior panel box, relay box breakers, relays, duplex
receptacle, mounted on a painted panel board. The environmental
controls are mounted and wired in at the factory for you.
8) Environmental Controls
Electronic thermostats with programmable setbacks control the
ventilation fan as well as the two speed evaporative cooler and the air
intake louvers.
OPTIONAL: The Hydroponic Grower Package
This
package includes everything you need to get started growing
hydroponically, the same way they grow at Epcot Center in Disney
World.king.com
The Hydroponic Grower Package -includes all of the following:
Dutch Growing System
This
growing system is ideal for growing tomatoes, cucumbers, beans or
peppers. It is the same basic system that commercial hydroponic growers
use throughout the world to grow crops without soil. It includes the
Dutch growing containers with all the drain lines, plumbing parts,
nutrient reservoir, submersible pump and all related materials to
complete the system. There are 9 growing containers, each of which are
designed to accommodate two large plants. Other plants can be grown in
them as well.
NFT Lettuce System
Our NFT (Nutrient
Film Technique) system is a 4' X 4' system used for growing lettuce,
herbs, and other leaf crops. It contains 5 extruded PVC channels,
designed for hydroponic production and precisely the same as those used
by commercial growers worldwide! Pre-punched top covers and end caps
are provided as well, all designed to fit onto the PVC frame rack
provided. The nutrient reservoir is also included with this system.
Ebb & Flow System
Our
Ebb & Flow System is designed to grow a variety of hydroponic crops
together, in a raised "grow bed". The molded tray (3' x 6') is filled
with our Leca Stone, and the nutrient solution is pumped
intermittently, on an "ebb & flow" basis, also known as "flood
& drain". This system utilizes one of the reservoirs from the Dutch
growing system or the NFT system, but has its own pump.
Plant Support System
If
you are planning on growing vine crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers,
peppers, beans, etc., you will need to provide support for these
plants. Our Plant Support System gives you a good method of
accomplishing that. It consists of twisted steel support cable and
turnbuckles, which attach to the arches of the greenhouse. You'll use
the vine twine and vine clips provided in the Growing Supply Package to
fasten your plants to the cables.
Testing and Monitoring Equipment
Equipment
for testing and monitoring is important with hydroponic growing. Of
course you'll want to know what your temperature and humidity
conditions are, so we've included a Min-Max Thermometer and a Certified
Hygrometer. You'll also want to test your nutrient solution for its pH
"EC" (electrical conductivity), and for its pH. An EC meter and pH kit
are included as well. These two simple but accurate test kits will
allow you to maintain your nutrient solution in balance for optimum
crop health.
Shade Net Package
Shading your hobby
greenhouse is important when hot weather comes. We highly recommend
using a shading system, even in northern climates during the summer
months. Our white shade net is unique to the industry, made of a
knitted, "no-tear" fabric, and is the same material used by our
commercial growers.
Growing Supply Package
The Growing
Supply Package includes: 2 bags of Perlite growing media, 3 pads of
rockwool seed cubes, 20 rockwool propagation blocks, 1 Hydro-Gro
nutrient A and B mix (50 lb.), 6 seedling trays, 1 vine twine (1,000
ft. roll), 20 Tomahooks, and 100 vine clips.
Technical Service Package (Grower's Manual, Q & A Book, CD-Rom)
When
you buy the Hydroponic Grower Package, you'll also receive the complete
Technical Service Package, which includes our exclusive Hydroponic
Grower's Manual (similar to the one our commercial growers use!); the
Encyclopedia of Hydroponic Gardening on CD-Rom; the book by world known
hydroponic expert, Dr. Howard Resh, entitled Hydroponics Questions
& Answers; plus two years of unlimited on-line consultation!