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What to Plant in a Greenhouse in Louisiana?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you watch your favorite exotic plants and flowers wilt away every winter? Or perhaps you were gifted or hope to own a greenhouse. You love the idea and the look of a darling backyard greenhouse, yet you have a few hesitations… No kidding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be wary of the usefulness of a greenhouse in the deep south. You may rightly wonder with year-round warm temperatures whether a greenhouse is a worthwhile investment, especially in the hot<\/strong> summer\u2026and for that matter, what vegetables or plants do well in a warm climate greenhouse?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare to pull out all those weedy concerns, this blog will prepare you with the tools you need to know exactly what to plant in a zone 8-9 greenhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, let\u2019s go over what is a greenhouse, the benefits of a greenhouse, and then onto what to plant in a greenhouse in Louisiana!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is A Greenhouse? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A greenhouse is a small to large structure with transparent walls and a roof of either glass or polycarbonate sheet. The clear walls and roof attract the sun\u2019s rays while at the same time capturing its heat. This trapped heat allows for a greenhouse to stay warm even on cold or chilly days and nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the world heats itself similarly to a greenhouse? Check out the Greenhouse Effect<\/a> for the whole low down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, a greenhouse is your vegetables and exotic plants best friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fascinating right!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Grow Anything in a Greenhouse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You may already know the basic purpose of a greenhouse\u2026to keep vegetables at a plant-loving temperature year-round.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, let\u2019s unearth 4 benefits offered to you by a greenhouse to more fully capture its purpose in Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Protects Your Plants from Harsh Weather Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This benefit is a big deal especially considering the deep south hosts some pretty big storms. A greenhouse is gold for keeping your precious plants and veggies from drowning in the rains of severe thunderstorms, hail, stray branches, and hurricanes<\/a> that stop by one too many times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Extends Your Plants Growing Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Typically, this benefit serves colder climates the most, however, even in Louisiana a greenhouse can keep your gardening one leap ahead by offering an ideal location to prepare seedlings for spring planting during the winter months. \u00a0Plus, keep your tropical plants alive all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Defends Your Plants Against Herbivorous Pests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A greenhouse offers a new level of protection from regular garden pesks, thanks to your ability to better control its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Allows for a \u201cTropical Forest\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is the cream of the crop! A greenhouse in the deep south offers a perfect place to love all of the sweetest and rarest veggies, fruit, and plants. You will dig deeper into this benefit later with what can you can plant in a greenhouse in Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there are more advantages out there! Taste some more benefits by checking out 10 Big Benefits of a Small Greenhouse.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to discover when and what you should plant in your greenhouse!? Well, ready or not, grab a notepad and a pencil and prepare to have a colorful list of veggies and plants to add to your greenhouse!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rethink Your Plant, Veggies, & Greenhouse Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Think Paradise!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s just be clear from the get-go. Your hesitations hold merit. Louisiana is a warm place with evener hotter summers! Your outdoor temperatures spike from the high 80s to the high 90s. Regular garden veggies will melt at the peak of summer heat inside a greenhouse unless you have a cooling system in place ( and that can get quite pricey).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, if you are a tropical plant lover, or enjoy trying new and adventurous veggies and fruit, a greenhouse in Louisiana can keep veggies, plants, and fruit growing all year round. Think Tropical<\/strong> instead of Typical.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Location Matters!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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With the heat posing a problem during the height of summer, consider shading your greenhouse from the direct rays of the sun. If you have trees, consider placing your greenhouse in its shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your yard holds not a tree in sight, utilize outside shade cloths or inside shade curtains to alleviate relentless direct sunlight to your plants. If needed, install a few fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Get Started!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n