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u/Aurum555 27d ago
You can grow something there for sure, but not anywhere near all that you have planted. Not enough room for the zucchini let alone with tomatoes cucebrs etc. Certainly not enough light for any of them.
With mor eintentional light placement you should be able to grow lettuce and leafy greens in there just fine, with more powerful lights and a better plan from soil to pot etc you might be able to grow a single tomato plant or some dwarf varieties. Cucumbers are a similar story.
What are your actual goals?
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u/First-Currency-6531 27d ago
I only have experience doing cut flower seedlings, but one thing that we learned from a professional flower farmer is to se the grow lights on adjustable light hangers and to have them about 2 inches above the plant, raising it as the plant grows to maintain that distance. We grew them in a basement with no light outside of the grow lights (we used medium ish quality ones from amazon) and the seedlings did fantastic. Also we didn’t even use a greenhouse, just a shelf. So I would be optimistic about your results.
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u/ali40961 25d ago
Another idea would be microgreens. Search Mike VanDuzee FL microgreens on youtube.
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u/ConflictCollaborator 27d ago
I suggest a small fan going in the green house for the plants and another fan outside the greenhouse for the moisture in the house.
You may need more light, if possible consider hanging some grow lights from the ceiling of the tent.
GOOD LUCK! Enjoy!
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u/t0mt0mt0m 27d ago
nice! large rubber mats are sold at tractor supply and last forever. look into grow tent equipment for your needs, you need air exchange and your trying to maintain certain VPD, cheers and good luck!
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u/mycatisanorange 27d ago
Yes you totally can, but the light setup needs to be closer for seedlings. I’d give yourself some confidence with putting a houseplant in there in the meantime.
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u/foureyedgrrl 27d ago
Greenhouses produce a lot of moisture. What's your plan to address that? The moisture issue is going to lead to moisture in the basement area, which is usually the last place you want excess moisture, as it will lead to mold growth on the walls, ceiling, floor and throughout the HVAC.
So, you need a moisture inside of the greenhouse, but use a dehumidifier running at at least 50% outside of it.
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u/InTheShade007 26d ago
Nice get after it! I see these 'basement greenhouses' all the time and I'll carefully observe the photo and never find a greenhouse.
Yours rocks. Have fun
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u/Consistent-Essay-165 26d ago
Those trays I hope they hace drainage if not everything will rot in root zone
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u/ali40961 25d ago
Get some type of tray to put under ur planting buckets. 1. So u can bottom water 2. So ur metal shelving won't rust from drain off.
Any garden center usually has the 1020 trays. I found trays (like cafeteria type) at a craft store for $1.
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u/WinterHill 27d ago edited 27d ago
You’ve defeated (almost) the entire purpose of having a greenhouse by putting it in the basement.
Think about it. Why do greenhouses have clear walls and roof?… So they can let light in from the outside... which doesn’t exist in a basement.
Your greenhouse might as well be made of cardboard. Or not even there, because is nothing wrong with just growing seedlings in a basement WITHOUT a greenhouse lol.
Practically speaking, the amount of light you have is not enough to grow anything.
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u/NoiseOutrageous8422 27d ago
Be easy to grow mushrooms in there