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Growing vegetables in your greenhouse

Growing vegetables in a greenhouse is a wonderful way to be self-sufficient and have healthy, fresh produce throughout the year. A greenhouse provides protection against extreme weather conditions, such as frost, hail, and excessive heat, and offers a controlled environment to optimise growing conditions.

1. Location is vital

It is essential to choose a good location for your greenhouse. The greenhouse should be placed on a flat, well-drained site with sufficient sunlight and shelter from strong winds. If you are unsure of the best placement for your greenhouse, you can always ask a professional for advice.

2. Choose the right vegetables

Certain vegetables thrive better in a greenhouse than others. For example, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and cucumbers are popular choices for greenhouse cultivation, as these vegetables require heat and humidity to grow optimally.

Vegetables such as lettuce and carrots are also suitable for greenhouse cultivation. Because they require slightly less heat, they can be grown perfectly during the colder months.


3. Ensure proper ventilation

Proper ventilation is crucial for successful cultivation in a greenhouse. If ventilation is inadequate, humidity levels in the greenhouse can become too high, making plants susceptible to diseases. It is therefore essential to have sufficient ventilation openings, for example, by installing windows or fans.

4. Excellent value for money

We conclude with an important factor when purchasing a greenhouse: the price. In this regard, aluminium is also an interesting material choice for a greenhouse. Generally, aluminium is more affordable than wood or steel.

Combined with the durability and low maintenance requirements of the material, aluminium is certainly recommended.

Discover all aluminium greenhouses at Janssens

Completely convinced by aluminium? View our wide range of aluminium greenhouses in various shapes, sizes, and colours. Have you found your dream greenhouse?

Visit our dealer page and find a distributor in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

You benefit from the following warranty periods:

  • 10 years on the quality and alloy of the aluminium
  • 10 years on the paint finish (powder coating) in case of delamination, peeling, flaking, corrosion, chalking, discolouration and loss of gloss where the pre-defined tolerances are exceeded, in accordance with the Qualicoat or Qualinod specifications
  • 10 years on the adhesion and tension of the glazing rubbers
  • 10 years on production defects in the glass
  • 5 years on PVC components and their UV resistance

The following damage is not covered by the warranty:

  • Damage caused by failure to follow the installation and operating instructions
  • Damage resulting from use other than the intended normal use
  • Damage due to lack of maintenance
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Materials and items used at the customer’s specific request
  • Structures not part of the Janssens range but manufactured at the express request of the customer or distributor

Our greenhouses are intended for growing vegetables, fruit, flowers, etc. The following characteristics are inherent and vary depending on the situation, environment and use:

  • Condensation on glass or profiles
  • Draughts at doors, windows or gaps
  • Roof windows, roof connections and gutters are not 100% watertight
  • No waterproof barrier beneath the foundation frame

Regulations regarding the installation of greenhouses and outbuildings vary by region. Always check with your local planning authority before purchasing a greenhouse.

Do you have any questions?

Contact your local dealer
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