What is the point of a greenhouse?

Question

How does putting my plants in a greenhouse help them grow? Is it purely to shield them from cold weather, or are there other benefits?

score 29 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 21 '11 at 15:33

29

There are several benefits of a greenhouse:

Typically you put in a greenhouse plants that prefer a warmer climate than the local one.

edited Aug 21 '11 at 15:33

Lorem Ipsum

answered Jun 08 '11 at 19:11

bangnab

score 13 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 08 '11 at 19:08

13

Primarily, greenhouses trap heat and moisture.

Most plants prefer things warm and damp, so it's an ideal environment for growing fruit and germinating seeds.

answered Jun 08 '11 at 19:08

Paul Turner

score 12 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 08 '11 at 19:11

12

Green houses can extend your growing season, and even allow you to grow throughout the year.

answered Jun 08 '11 at 19:11

Tim

3 Answers3