Novator greenhouses have recently begun to gain more and more popularity.
All those who have at least once worked full-time in a garden plot know how difficult and difficult it is for gardeners to produce rich harvests of vegetables, berries and fruits. You need to apply strength and love to all this, water every day, hill up, remove harmful insects, shelter from rain and hail, choose a suitable place for planting, because some crops feel good in the open sun, exposing them to its scorching rays, while others – love cool shade and will never grow if you leave them in the sun. And don’t forget that sometimes people go on vacation in the summer, and the question arises: who will water their crops then? To get rid of such problems, various greenhouses have recently become popular, which enable people to protect their plantings from natural and weather anomalies.
Description of the greenhouse Novator
There are a huge variety of greenhouse models. Some of them are aimed at covering plants in the summer, others in order to provide the plant with the necessary watering, air humidity, temperature throughout the season, and others are used to make it possible to grow vegetables and more throughout the year . Let's take a closer look at greenhouses such as Novator.
A greenhouse is an excellent option for those who cannot afford a large greenhouse structure for some reason, for example, there is simply not enough space. The greenhouse is compact and easy to install and maintain, and you can plant everyone’s favorite cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and even strawberries in it.
As with greenhouses, there are many greenhouses. We will consider Novator greenhouses.
They can be:
- Mini;
- Maxi;
- Mixed type.
As is clear from the types, their difference lies in the size of the greenhouse structure. What is a mini greenhouse Novator? It has a small height, reaching a limit of 79-81 cm. Most often, it is used for growing seedlings that do not need high covered buildings; also, low-growing vegetables or berries, such as strawberries, can be grown in such a greenhouse. Due to the fact that the mini-greenhouse has a small height, the air inside it quickly warms up and the plant has enough heat for good growth.
The model itself is light enough that you can transport it from one place to another in a car, as well as mix it around the garden plot itself.
The frame can be made of a metal profile or from unpainted galvanized pipes. The walls and ceiling are polycarbonate. Any greenhouse comes complete with instructions and all the necessary small parts, such as screws, pegs, and fittings. You can assemble and install a greenhouse with your own hands.
Tent greenhouse in a box - owner reviews
More than once in our news feed, reviews have been devoted to a relatively new product in our range - the “tent greenhouse in a box” product segment. And the purpose of these reviews was not to advertise this product, but to inform the consumer about its existence.
Today, the Internet is replete with offers for polycarbonate greenhouses, and, undoubtedly, this product has taken a confident place in the greenhouse product line and has won well-deserved recognition from consumers. And no wonder, because after the usual short-lived film greenhouses and bulky, heavy and very expensive greenhouses with glazing, structures made of cellular polycarbonate have become a very practical and cost-effective proposal.
Last year, a new type of product appeared in our company’s assortment (and at the same time on the Russian market in general): a tent greenhouse in a box. Unfortunately, for some reason the phrase “tent greenhouse with an awning made of woven polyethylene” causes buyers to associate it with the well-known “grandmother’s” greenhouses made of polyethylene film. And only after the buyer gets the opportunity to actually feel what kind of awning is used in the tent greenhouse, he is convinced that the first association is wrong.
And despite the initial mistrust, more and more gardening enthusiasts are choosing the “greenhouse in a box” product.
And here's why: (the following are reviews about this product directly from those who have already had the pleasure of becoming the owner of a greenhouse in a box:
“...But the greenhouse also did not disappoint in the end. Warm and bright. The neighbors often came for tea). It took the two of us four hours to assemble. Everything is clear in principle according to the instructions, only when the awning itself was pulled onto the frame I had to suffer. They pulled the awning from the rear end, and in the end it did not reach the ground by five to seven centimeters. We realized this already when the main dome was pulled up. I had to remove everything and do it again. At the same time, I still don’t fully understand how the tensioning mechanisms work, they pulled something somewhere, released something, but in the end everything worked out) It’s fine, my mother-in-law is happy...”
That is, even a person assembling a greenhouse for the first time states the fact that the assembly process is clear and detailed in the instructions, which means that you can assemble it yourself without involving qualified workers.
“...In terms of the strength of the structure, you are in vain. I’ve already had two previous greenhouses collapse, so I know what I’m talking about. The wooden frame with glass served well, it was just old age, but the profile with polycarbonate is generally a bad memory. This frame is really much stronger. I hang on it and pull myself up without any problems. Try doing this on yours). If you challenge yourself in acrobatics, take the photos here)..."
No comments here, let’s just give a photo:
“...There were no problems at all, I assembled it myself in 3 hours without straining myself, everything immediately fell into place, it has stood from May to this day, I’m not going to remove the awning, I’m completely sure that everything will be great. Yes, the tomatoes did not really grow, above two meters. tomatoes even grow at the very top. I haven’t counted how many buckets we collect, but if you’re really interested, I can ask my family. The ground is not dark at all, apparently this is due to the scattering of light and the covering with which the greenhouse is covered. As for the fruits, they are everywhere from top to bottom! Next year my wife is asking for a small greenhouse from the same manufacturer for seedlings and flowers, does anyone have experience in operating this miracle?”
Here is confirmation that diffused light entering the greenhouse is reflected from the inner covering of the walls and illuminates the plants even close to the ground
"…I see. Thanks. I also like everything so far. I hope this continues. By the way, I plan to remove the awning from the frame for the winter. I read here in other forum threads that the ground can freeze in cold weather if there is no snow. Well, it’s better if it gets saturated with melt water in the spring. I don’t really believe it, but I’m afraid of freezing. Suddenly so. It won’t take long to remove the awning...”
“...My greenhouse is still in the garage. I can tell you about its further use if anyone is interested. Why did I buy an awning? I read a lot of reviews and articles on the Internet, and also talked with neighbors and relatives. Having collected all the information together, I came to the conclusion that the ground must be covered with snow to preserve the life of the microorganisms located in it. To do this, it is necessary to throw snow into the greenhouse at the right time and in the required quantity - this is unacceptable for us, since the dacha is located 100 km from Moscow. Changing the soil in a greenhouse every year is also problematic. There is only one way out - we will definitely remove the awning for the winter...”
This is the advantage of being able to quickly remove the awning.
“...I also bought myself such a greenhouse, however, the smallest one - 1.8 x 2.4. In the spring I will install and plant tomatoes! What attracted me was that it was in a box and could be taken away in the trunk.”
Mobility, mobility and mobility again! The greenhouse in a box more than meets this characteristic.
“...I completely agree with you! The awning can be washed on both sides, but how to get dirt out of the polycarbonate cells? How much light will it transmit in a couple of years? I would like to put up a greenhouse and forget about it, and let everything grow and bloom on its own, but alas, this doesn’t happen, so you’re trying to choose the lesser of two evils...”
But for this comment, many thanks to the owners of tent greenhouses - even we, the sellers of these products, somehow did not think about this advantage.
This is not a complete list of reviews about a new product that has just begun to gain popularity in Russia.
If you are still in doubt about your choice, come to us or one of our partners, and we will help you make sure that this product is worth your money and your attention.
Quotes and photographs taken from the forum: https://www.forumhouse.ru/threads/165416/
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Parameters of the greenhouse Novator Maxi
One of the advantages of the Novator greenhouse over others is its special double-sided roof. This opening roof is convenient for plant care work. And the shape of the sphere in which the greenhouse is made allows the sun's rays to disperse inside.
The Maxi greenhouse has a fairly decent size:
- Height – 120 cm;
- Length – 210 cm;
- Width – 110 cm.
With such dimensions, almost any vegetable crop can be planted in a greenhouse. Here you can place cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants. Like the Mini greenhouse, this model is easy to assemble and install, and can also be easily moved from one site to another, or within one garden plot.
The design is highly durable, which allows it to reliably shelter plants from strong gusts of wind, heavy rains and even small hail.
The frame is made of material that is resistant to temperature changes and negative environmental influences. This is good for plants and their growth. The frame is covered with material such as polycarbonate sheets. Agrotex can also be used.
Choosing the best greenhouse option from the manufacturer
When choosing a greenhouse that is suitable for you, you should take into account a lot of parameters, the main ones being the size of the structure and its covering. Everyone determines the size independently, since everything depends on the crops that are planned to be grown in the greenhouse. But you need to pay special attention to the coating material, since it should not allow excessive amounts of direct sunlight to pass through, and at the same time it should be very durable.
Did you know? The largest number of greenhouses are located in Holland, and traditionally they are covered with glass rather than plastic.
Size selection
Today, the manufacturer produces several options for greenhouses in size:
- "Mini";
- "Maxi";
- mixed type structures.
The first option is suitable for growing low-growing fruit vegetables and fruits. The height of the “Mini” greenhouse is only 0.8 m, but this is more than enough for growing cucumbers and tomatoes. The depth and length of the structure is standard for all options. Due to its low height, such a greenhouse warms up quickly, so it can be used in the first sunny days for seedlings.
Greenhouse Novator Mini
The greenhouse with “Maxi” parameters has a higher height - about 1.2 m, which makes it possible to grow taller and climbing plants. But at the same time, no one is stopping you from planting low-growing crops here.
Greenhouse Novator Maxi
Mixed-type designs differ in individual parameters, which you can order for yourself. Simply put, it is made to order. Most often they are used in large agricultural enterprises. These can be large-scale structures.
Novator produces greenhouses of completely different sizes. If the area of your site allows, then you can give preference to those whose length is 4 m and width - 3 m. There are larger models, the length of which is estimated at 8 and 10 m, respectively. That is why everyone will be able to choose the most suitable option in terms of dimensions.
Did you know? There is a project called
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Land of Thanet
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. It is planned that this will be the largest greenhouse, which will produce 2.5 million tomatoes weekly.
Choice of coverage
When choosing, special attention should be paid to options made of polycarbonate. But at the same time, it is also extremely important to avoid cheap Chinese and Russian manufacturers, because their materials do not differ in the properties that real polycarbonate should have.
Cheap analogues almost always lack a system of protection against UV radiation, which negatively affects the growth and development of plants. Moreover, without such protection, the material itself will dry out, and in the future it will completely collapse.
Moreover, the material must not just be covered with a protective layer. This gentle component must be present in the raw material itself, as this significantly increases the likelihood of polycarbonate durability.
Greenhouse models Novator 2
Greenhouses of the Novator series have found the love and recognition of many gardeners and vegetable gardeners due to their characteristics and the fact that these greenhouses are developed and manufactured by a domestic manufacturer who knows better than foreign companies what unexpected natural phenomena can manifest themselves during the planting, growing and harvesting season, starting from heavy rains or drought and ending with hail, frost, and sometimes snow in early autumn.
After the first version of the Novator greenhouse, the following models were developed:
- Novator 2 (reinforced);
- Novator Premium;
- Novator 3 and other models.
Let's take a closer look at model 2 and Premium. In its shape, the same as the greenhouses of the Novator series, the greenhouse resembles a hemisphere, whose frame is made of profile pipes. At the same time, Navigator 2 is a reinforced greenhouse. The frame is strengthened thanks to the double arch of the roof. Initially, this model was developed for areas of our country with harsh climatic conditions.
As can be judged by reviews from gardeners, the Novator 2 greenhouse can be used all year round, even in high Siberian frosts accompanied by heavy snowfall.
Novator Premium is a more advanced model with greater reliability during operation. This was achieved by reducing the interval between the frame arcs. For the manufacture of greenhouses, profile pipes are also used. All metal elements of the greenhouse are treated with chemically resistant paint, which prevents corrosion and thereby extends the service life of Novator Premium.
Dimensions of greenhouse Novator 5
Customer reviews say that the Novator 5 greenhouse is popular among gardeners for many reasons, ranging from characteristics to convenient sizes. Also, such a coating perfectly protects the metal of frame pipes from the action of aggressive chemicals that fall on the frame during spraying of plants or during off-season treatment of the greenhouse building itself.
Manufacturer representatives announced the following sizes of Novator 5:
- Greenhouse width – 250 cm;
- Height about 233 cm;
- The length of the greenhouse structure can vary: 400 cm, 600 cm, 800 cm, 1000 cm.
The frame is characterized by a step between the arcs of 200 cm. The frame of the greenhouse itself is also made of metal profile pipes, which allows the base and frame to be quite strong, and a special powder coating protects from the negative influences of the environment, which can cause metal corrosion. The Novator 5 greenhouse is a structure with a gable roof that can be removed. In addition to the fact that the roof can be completely removed along the entire length of the greenhouse, it can also be extended to the desired length and fixed in this position.
The best gable greenhouses with straight walls
The straight walls of such structures allow even tall crops to be planted next to them, and snow does not linger on steep slopes in winter.
Very Strong "Mittlider" - a super strong greenhouse with an ideal microclimate
4.8
★★★★★
editorial assessment
96%
buyers recommend this product
The name of the manufacturing company in this case turned out to be very symbolic - the greenhouse frame made of a solid double arc with a section of 40x20 and 20x20 mm is really very strong. It is capable of withstanding a record snow load of 778 kg per 1 sq. m.
All arches are made of rolled steel galvanized inside and outside, 1.2 mm thick. Upon purchase, the company issues a 10-year warranty card for the product. Cellular polycarbonate with a thickness of 4 or 6 mm with protection from ultraviolet radiation will also last a long time.
Advantages:
- ideal ventilation thanks to the special design;
- fastening using a patented crab system;
- wide range of sizes;
- UV protection on polycarbonate.
Flaws:
- high price.
Such a greenhouse will serve well in any area. It is suitable for capricious vegetable crops that need an ideal microclimate.
AGS-Service “Botanik Standard” – a beautiful greenhouse with an aluminum frame
4.7
★★★★★
editorial assessment
85%
buyers recommend this product
This elegant building from the Belarusian company will decorate any site. Despite the apparent fragility, manufacturers claim the service life of the aluminum frame is up to 30 years.
A roof with the correct slope angle does not retain snow, so its strength is sufficient for long-term use.
A coating made of high-quality polycarbonate with a thickness of 4 or 6 mm, to choose from, will ensure a comfortable existence for plants. For ventilation, there is an end sliding door and two vents in the roof slopes.
Advantages:
- excellent design;
- long service life;
- rubber seal for sealing;
- possibility of installing additional doors and windows.
Flaws:
- dubious reliability of the aluminum profile;
- high price.
The Botanik Standard greenhouse is suitable for installation in regions with a temperate climate and not too snowy winters.
Bastion “Novator 5” – with a removable roof
4.6
★★★★★
editorial assessment
83%
buyers recommend this product
This design of the greenhouse frame has a number of advantages: you can use natural precipitation for watering, and the plants are better ventilated.
In winter, the roof is simply removed, so it does not experience snow load. Therefore, the step between the arcs is made quite large - 2 m. But it is also quite enough to provide the frame with the necessary strength.
The jumpers are made of steel pipe with a cross-section of 30x30 cm. The arches have a smaller cross-section - 30x20 cm, and the ties have a cross-section of 20x20.
To ventilate, it is not necessary to remove the roof completely; you can just move it a little and lock it in that position. Manufacturers provide a guarantee for the greenhouse for up to 5 years.
Advantages:
- high height – 2.33 m;
- 4 length options, multiples of 2 m;
- a width of 2.5 m is enough to make three beds;
- high-quality polycarbonate;
- planned annual maintenance of the greenhouse;
- low price.
Flaws:
- The frame is coated with anti-corrosion paint, not galvanized.
Such a greenhouse is suitable for regions with snowy winters (if you have somewhere to store a removable roof).
Glass House “Arctic” – with additional segments
4.5
★★★★★
editorial assessment
80%
buyers recommend this product
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The original design of the frame of the domestic greenhouse allows you to adjust its height. Although even in the basic version, the “growth” of the structure is quite large - 2.4 m. But with the help of additional segments, the greenhouse can be increased to 3 m (a kind of record for non-professional models).
A durable frame made of galvanized steel profile with a thickness of 1.5 mm helps the structure withstand considerable snow loads. Depending on the buyer’s wishes, it can be equipped with cellular polycarbonate with a thickness of 4 and 6 mm.
Advantages:
- fastening polycarbonate with bolts;
- patented production technology with seven stages of control;
- convenient end sliding door;
- two vents in the roof slopes.
Flaws:
- only one door.
This beautiful plant house is especially suitable for growing indeterminate tomatoes and vigorous cucumbers. Tall owners will also like the greenhouse - they won’t have to bend over backwards.
