5 Great Models
Solexx has 5 different greenhouse kit models:
- Early Bloomer – A great starter greenhouse – or for getting your starts started! The open floor plan is ideal for overwintering taller plants, too.
- Gardener’s Oasis – The most popular model, the Oasis optimizes the space with U-configured shelving.
- Conservatory – For the serious gardener, commercial grower, or group, the Conservatory is the largest model.
- Harvester – Have a space up against a fence or a wall? The Harvester is for you!
- Garden Master – Extra headroom in the Garden Master accommodates taller plants.
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Jump to Topics:
- Advantages
- Standard Kit vs. Deluxe Kit
- Models (linked above)
- 2022 PRICES
- TO ORDER
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Advantages
- Highest insulation value of any greenhouse material on the market
- Diffused light eliminates hot spots, leaf burn, shadows – more even light distribution
- Accelerates plant growth up to 25%
- Maximized growing space – and extensions can also be added if you outgrow your space!
- Wide aisles are big enough for carts, wheelchairs
- Sturdy! Built-in bench frames hold 500 lbs each; full length hanging rods hold 200 lbs each
- Strong composite frame withstands heavy snow loads, hail, and hurricane-force winds
- Portable! Pick it up and move it if you need to! Set it right on top of an existing garden area!
- 10-year limited UV warranty. Will not fade, yellow, or crack over time.
Standard Kit vs. Deluxe Kit
Standard Kit:
- 3.5 mm Solexx (5-mm material can also be ordered)
- a heavy-duty composite frame
- integrated bench frames hold 500 lbs!
- hanging rods hold 200 lbs each!
- a strong, lockable door
- a built-in base that requires no foundation
- a 24″W x 12″L manual louver for ventilation
- Strong anodized steel steel fittings and pre-cut, color-coded frame pieces are easy to assemble; tighten down the eye bolts
- the Solexx 10-year limited warranty.
Deluxe Kit:
In addition to the Standard Kit features, the Deluxe kit includes:
- tie-down accessories (quantity varies with size)
- a 24″W x 12″L solar-powered adjustable louver (an upgrade from the manual louver)
- base vents (quantity varies with size of greenhouse)
- wire bench shelves that fit into the built-in bench frames.
Early Bloomer
Functional. Affordable. Just right for starting out.
Extend seasons on both ends. Get an early start on your seedlings. Winter plants over in the protected space.
Constructed with 3.5-mm Solexx XP twin-wall panels
Note: The Early Bloomer does not come with built-in shelving. Create your own or set plants in or on the ground. The 6-ft 3-in height gives plenty of room for tall ones.
Requires no foundation – just find a flat spot.
Lightweight and portable. Can be moved to set over selected areas.
Large 19″ x 30″ back vent.
Dimensions: 8′ x 8′ x 6’3″
Gardener’s Oasis
The Oasis is quite possibly the most popular model. The freestanding arched design takes full advantage of the 8-ft height while also providing 2 side shelves on each side and also along the back for a U configuration of planting space.
Dimensions: 8′ wide x 8′ tall x 8′, 12′, 16′, or 24′ long options.
Basic Construction: Heavy duty composite framing – rust, corrosion and mildew free. Made with 3.5-mm Solexx XP twin-wall panels; 5-mm panel upgrade is available for high altitude, heavy snow areas.
Shelving: 2 full-length, 29″ deep double-tiered bench frames (i.e., 2 shelves on each side) AND 1 full-length 24″ x 94″ double-tiered bench frame along the back of the greenhouse, thereby creating a U configuration to maximize growing space. All bench frames are built to be able to hold 500 lbs each. Wire-framed shelves are an upgrade option for the Standard kit, but are included with the Deluxe kit.
Each shelf can hold 8 standard (1020) planting trays that hold (18) 4-inch pots.
The Gardener’s Oasis also has 2 full-length, steel-reinforced hanging rods that can hold 200 lbs each.
Access: A ~76″ x 35″ lockable door provides easy access.
Ventilation: Each greenhouse kit includes the new 24″ x 12″ manual louver. The louvers are made of Solexx material so it lets diffused light in, even when fully closed, and are framed in outdoor-grade PVC. They come fully assembled.
Deluxe Kit: Includes wire-frame shelving shown in photo at left; base vents; a solar louver instead of a manual; and a tie-down kit (number of vents and tie-down anchors will vary with size).
Recommended: 4-5 tubes of caulking (not included)
Conservatory
Conservatory: The largest, most spacious kit. The Conservatory is popular with commercial growers and schools. It is big enough to grow a LOT of seedlings and at 9’6″ tall, even small trees and shrubs.
Dimensions: 16′ W x [8′, 16′, 20′ L options] x 9’6″ H.
Basic Construction: All greenhouse kits feature the heavy duty composite framing – rust, corrosion and mildew free. Standard kits are made with 3.5-mm Solexx XP twin-wall panels; 5-mm panel upgrade is available for high altitude, heavy snow areas.
Shelving: The Conservatory is set up a little different from the other models. The main focus is on the center aisle, which accommodates a 5-ft wide, double-tiered bench frame that runs the full interior length and is accessible from both sides. Single-tiered, 29″-deep shelves run along each of the outer side walls. As in the other models, all bench frames are built to be able to hold 500 lbs each. Wire-framed shelves come with the Deluxe kit but can be purchased separately for the Standard model. The Conservatory also has 4 steel-reinforced hanging rods for up to 200 lbs of hanging planters on each.
Access: Another differing feature: the Conservatory has two ~76″ x 35″ lockable doors in front to provides easy access. Four doors are included in the larger models. Aisles are 3-ft wide.
Ventilation: Each greenhouse kit includes two 24″ x 12″ manual louvers. Solar-powered louvers, base vents, automated intake units, exhaust fans, and other ventilation equipment can be purchased separately.
Deluxe Kit: Includes wire-frame shelving shown in photos at left; base vents; solar louvers instead of manual units; and tie-down anchors (number of vents and tie-down anchors will vary with size).
Recommended: 5-6 tubes of caulking (not included)
Harvester
Have an 8-ft space in front of a wall or fence? The Harvester model is for you!
The Harvester is designed with one flat side to go up against a wall. It comes in 8-, 12-, 16-, and 24-ft lengths.
Shelving: The back wall has 2 full-length bench shelves built in to the framework for extra strength. The front, sloping side has one full-length shelf, which allows extra space for tall or vining plants. Shelves are 29″ deep. The Harvester also has 2 full-length, steel-reinforced hanging rods. Great for trellising tomatoes or hanging pots.
Basic Construction: Heavy duty composite framing – rust, corrosion and mildew free. Made with 3.5-mm Solexx XP twin-wall panels; 5-mm panel upgrade is available for high altitude, heavy snow areas.
Access: A 6 1/2′ x 35″ paneled door provides easy access, can be installed on either end, and can be locked.
Ventilation: Standard 24″ x 12″ manual louver.
Deluxe Kit: Includes wire-frame shelving shown in photo at left; base vents, a solar-powered louver instead of a manual; and tie-down kit. Number of base vents and tie-down anchors will vary with size of unit.
Dimensions: 8′ wide x [8′, 12′, 16′, or 24′-long] x 8′ high
Recommended: 4-5 tubes of caulking (not included in base price)
Garden Master
The Garden Master has the traditional gable-frame roof of a small house. It takes full advantage of high side walls. Lots of room here for trellising tomatoes, cucumbers, and the like.
Dimensions: 8′ wide x 8’9″ tall x 8′, 12′, 16′, or 24′ long options. Side walls are 6’6″ tall. (The gable peaks at 8’9″.)
Basic Construction: Heavy duty composite framing – rust, corrosion and mildew free. Made with 3.5-mm Solexx XP twin-wall panels; 5-mm panel upgrade is available for high altitude, heavy snow areas.
Shelving: The side walls are lined with 4 bench frames (2 on each side), capable of holding 500 lbs each. Shelves are 29″ deep. Wire-framed shelves are an upgrade option for the Standard kit, but are included with the Deluxe kit. The Garden Master also has 2 full-length, steel-reinforced hanging rods, which can hold 200 lbs each.
Access: A ~76″ x 35″ paneled door provides easy access, can be installed on either end, and can be locked.
Deluxe Kit: Includes wire-frame shelving shown in photo at left; base vents; a solar louver instead of a manual; tie-down kit (number of vents and anchors varies with size).
Recommended: 6-7 tubes of caulking (not included)
Prices
2022 Prices on Solexx Greenhouse Kits
| Standard Kit # | Deluxe Kit # | Description | Standard Kit Cost | Deluxe Kit Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY BLOOMER | ||||
| G-108 | N/A | Early Bloomer 8'x8'x6'3" (3.5mm) | $2,114 | - |
| G-108SP | N/A | Early Bloomer 8'x8'x6'3" (5mm) | $2,491 | - |
| GARDENER'S OASIS | ||||
| G-208 | G-208-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x8'x8' (3.5mm) | $3,396 | $4,103 |
| G-208SP | G-208SP-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x8'x8' (5mm) | $3,778 | $4,485 |
| G-212 | G-212-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x12'x8' (3.5mm) | $4,470 | $5,491 |
| G-212SP | G-212SP-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x12'x8' (5mm) | $4,917 | $5,938 |
| G-216 | G-216-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x16'x8' (3.5mm) | $5,382 | $6,633 |
| G-216SP | G-216SP-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x16'x8' (5mm) | $5,991 | $7,243 |
| G-224 | G-224-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x24'x8' (3.5mm) | $7,541 | $9.365 |
| G-224SP | G-224SP-D | Gardener's Oasis 8'x24'x8' (5mm) | $8,199 | $10,023 |
| CONSERVATORY | ||||
| G-308 | G-308-D | Conservatory 16'x8'x9'6" (3.5mm) | $6,535 | $7,592 |
| G-308SP | G-308SP-D | Conservatory 16'x8'x9'6" (5mm) | $7,021 | $8,078 |
| G-316 | G-316-D | Conservatory 16'x16'x9'6" (3.5mm) | $10,823 | $12,615 |
| G-316SP | G-316SP-D | Conservatory 16'x16'x9'6" (5mm) | $11,873 | $13,665 |
| G-320 | G-320-D | Conservatory 16'x20'x9'6" (3.5mm) | $12,376 | $14,350 |
| G-320SP | G-320SP-D | Conservatory 16'x20'x9'6" (5mm) | $13,546 | $15,520 |
| HARVESTER | ||||
| G-408 | G-408-D | Harvester 8'x8'x8' (3.5mm) | $3,555 | $4,152 |
| G-408SP | G-408SP-D | Harvester 8'x8'x8' (5mm) | $3,796 | $4,393 |
| G-412 | G-412-D | Harvester 8'x12'x8' (3.5mm) | $4,632 | $5,434 |
| G-412SP | G-412SP-D | Harvester 8'x12'x8' (5mm) | $5,053 | $5,855 |
| G-416 | G-416-D | Harvester 8'x16'x8' (3.5mm) | $5,628 | $6,659 |
| G-416SP | G-416SP-D | Harvester 8'x16'x8' (5mm) | $6,187 | $7,218 |
| G-424 | G-424-D | Harvester 8'x24'x8' (3.5mm) | $7,846 | $9,310 |
| G-424SP | G-424SP-D | Harvester 8'x24'x8' (5mm) | $8,370 | $9,834 |
| GARDEN MASTER | ||||
| G-508 | G-508-D | Garden Master 8'x8'x8'9" (3.5mm) | $3,845 | $4,552 |
| G-508SP | G-508SP-D | Garden Master 8'x8'x8'9" (5mm) | $4,178 | $4,885 |
| G-512 | G-512-D | Garden Master 8'x12'x8'9" (3.5mm) | $5,098 | $6,119 |
| G-512SP | G-512SP-D | Garden Master 8'x12'x8'9" (5mm) | $5,558 | $6,579 |
| G-516 | G-516-D | Garden Master 8'x16'x8'9" (3.5mm) | $6,207 | $7,458 |
| G-516SP | G-516SP-D | Garden Master 8'x16'x8'9" (5mm) | $6,704 | $7,955 |
| G-524 | G-524-D | Garden Master 8'x24'x8'9" (3.5mm) | $8,867 | $10,691 |
| G-524SP | G-524SP-D | Garden Master 8'x24'x8'9" (5mm) | $9,580 | $11,404 |
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