Cold, damp weather sabotage a loving cultivation of tomatoes within a short time. The dreaded late blight strikes relentlessly. In the self-built greenhouse, the tomato plants thrive safely and protected. Even the inexperienced hand can do it this way.

List of materials and preparatory work

In order for the construction work to take place without interruption, the tools and materials should be ready.

  • three squared timbers, 230x10x10 cm
  • three squared timbers, 210x10x10 cm
  • two squared timbers, 200x10x10 cm
  • six battens, 100x10x5 cm
  • two wooden slats, 90x2x2 cm
  • stable greenhouse film
  • a staple gun with needles, angles, screws
  • Spade, spirit level, folding rule
  • Wood stain for impregnation, brush

All wood is impregnated in advance. While the glaze dries, dig six holes 50 centimeters deep. Four holes form the corners of a rectangle measuring 200 x 80 centimetres. Place the other two holes in the middle of the long sides.

The basic structure is created

Position the squared timbers vertically in the holes. In order to obtain a minimally sloping roof surface, one row of wood is higher than the one opposite. This allows rainwater to run off more quickly. The wooden posts are carefully filled.

Now take the 200 centimeter long squared timber to hand. Place these on the rows of beams and then screw them together. This is followed by the roof battens, which are fixed using brackets.

Attach the foil covering

With the finished basic structure, the main work is done. Now cut the foil to staple it to the wood. Now a helping hand should be welcome. The tighter the greenhouse film (€15.90) is fixed, the better it withstands wind and weather. Of course you don't want to do without a door. Complete this last step as follows:

  • the narrow side of the tomato greenhouse is not covered
  • cut a piece of foil and wrap it around one of the two wooden strips at each end
  • screw the top bar to the front batten
  • the lower bar stabilizes the film so that it hangs vertically

The homemade tomato greenhouse is ready. At least rainy weather can no longer thwart the successful cultivation of tomato plants.

tips and tricks

You can give your self-built tomato greenhouse additional stability by hammering the corner posts into ground sockets. Even the inexpensive standard version with a short ground anchor protects the tomato house from wind throw.

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Vegetable garden