More yield, fewer crop losses and easier gardening, a raised bed in the greenhouse has a variety of advantages. When it comes to the garden design, the construction and the materials used for raised beds, individual wishes can be taken into account, which ensure a unique flair.
What are the advantages of a raised bed in the greenhouse?
A raised bed in the greenhouse offers higher yields, fewer crop losses and fatigue-free gardening. It allows for a variety of design options and reduces pest infestation. Planting options range from vegetables to mini fruit trees.
A raised bed made of sturdy and high-quality wood beautifies any garden with its natural flair and can be easily implemented when setting up a greenhouse. Many garden owners who have already had one of these practical cultivation options for a long timereconvert their raised bedwith glass or foil by simply retrofitting it with a solid roof structure, as we already know from cold frames.
Advantages of raised beds at a glance
In combination with flat beds, raised beds allow for particularly versatile design options for the greenhouse interior that match the plants. They can be planned right away in a new building, but can also be installed later. And the many advantages quickly convince you:
- at usualworking heights between 70 and 100 cm fatigue-free and body-friendly gardening is possible;
- Yields in raised beds are two to three times higher than with traditional cultivation in classic ground-level flat beds;
- The multi-layered structure of the soil in the raised bed makes it easier to replace all or just the upper components;
- Pest infestation in raised beds, for example snails, is reduced andreduces the use of plant protection products;
- Better design options through the use of individual designs and materials (natural stone, masonry, wood, gabions) for a raised bed in the greenhouse;
Planting options for raised beds
It is generally common to grow vegetables, if only because of the higher yields. If the roof structure is at the right height, almost all common species and even exotic plants can be grown, from radishes, beans and winter vegetables to tomatoes and cucumbers right up to the low-growing mini fruit trees. Depending on your needs, you can sow directly or plant the bed with young plants. Optimal for growth and uniform light output if the larger plants are positioned more towards the center and the smaller ones at the edge.
A good soil for highest yields
A raised bed in the greenhouse not only achieves higher yields. The plants are ready for harvest more quickly, soMultiple cultivation is possible throughout the year, as the space for new sowing is available much more quickly.
Tip
Plants in raised beds require more water, especially in summer, than when grown outdoors. A water connection or a rainwater collection container in the immediate vicinity of the greenhouse is therefore recommended.
