looking for low cost greenhouse supplies

18 years ago

Hello folks....

I had been pricing greehouse supplies from Charlies Greehouse supply catalog. But they sure seem *HIGH*! I found a plce on the web called AFC:

http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/greenhouse.shtml

They seem to be cheaper. But before I buy anything, I was wondering if anyone could post some sources for me so I could price shop. I am a do-it-your-selfer and on a fixed income so every penny counts!

Thanks!

jack

PS: Any way to get web links to show up as hypertext? Maybe I am doing something wrong, or is the forum restricting me?

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shadowwalker
18 years ago
I have a 20 x 50 greenhouse. I get most of my stuff fromfarmteck. And ebay of course. Watch ebay you can get real good deals.
mraroid
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18 years ago
Thanks Shadowwalker. I just looked at prices at farmtech and found them to be quite good!! Great info. Thanks a bunch!
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wyndyacre
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Hi Jack
If you want to post a something as a link, you have to enter it in the Optional Link URL space, just below the box where you type your message. You can name the link just below that.
It will appear at the bottom of your message as Here's a Link That Might Be Useful, once you Submit your message.
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I have a solor grow greenhouse and it is a very sturdy greenhouse. It is an attached greenhouse. 8X12. Linda
akshoe2
18 years ago
Hi!! I am jumping into the greenhouse realm this year as well. I have spent hours searching the internet for suppliers and have found that ACF (littlegreenhouse.com) to be the cheapest so far. growersupply.com also has some good prices. I like Hummert's as well, but found some things cheaper at a local farm store. I found a very reasonable seed dealer at Mountain Valley Seeds. mvseeds.com They are the cheapest I could find and I am pleased with the quality also. However, I was hoping to still find some cheaper suppliers. Please keep the ideals coming.
mraroid
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18 years ago
akshoe2....

Don't forget about Farm Tek for low cost greenhouse supplies. I will post the link below.

Mr Aroid

Here is a link that might be useful: Farm Tek; no rip off prices
jimmydo2
18 years ago
Admittedly I am new to the greenhouse scene, but from what I have seen, most of your greenhouse equipment can be purchased elsewhere, when it is not labeled as "For a Greenhouse"

I picked up a Thermostat controlled Window Box fan for 18 bucks at HD
I got a Temp controlled ceramic heater for $29 from Costco.
One person on this site mentioned using a solar powered RV vent/fan, I found that on EBay for $30.

Now do not get me wrong, I am sure there are plenty of Items for greenhouses, that are so unusual, that you would not find a substitute elsewhere.
flwrlvrmnzone4
18 years ago
Poly-tex. They are actually have a better polyethylene than farm tek. Farm tek's is just plain old plastic. Poly-tex has a couple different kinds. Also if you are getting a inflation kit for the poly farm tek was at least twice as expensive (and you had to buy seperate parts for it) poly tex had the whole inflation kit at a very reasonable price. Also farm tek wanted just about $100 to ship the stuff where poly tex cost $40 and was here in 3 days. I will stick with poly-tex!!

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tastefullyjulie
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You are so right, Jimmy. Just like standard 48in. shoplights that people call "grow lights" and then quadruple the price.
greenthumb2213
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hey there,

i've got a few 4-week old black bean plants, any care tips?

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