Walk-in Greenhouse

A walk in greenhouse is simply a greenhouse that’s tall and spacious enough for a person to enter and move around inside. Most models range from 150 to 200 cm in height and offer multiple tiers of shelving along the sides for vertical growing. The key benefit is accessibility – you don’t need to bend or reach awkwardly to care for your plants.

These greenhouses are often made from plastic or polycarbonate, mounted on a metal frame, and feature a zippered roll-up door for easy access. The interior can be customised with potting benches, grow lights, or irrigation systems, depending on your needs.

Walk-In Plastic Greenhouse – Lightweight and Affordable

A walk in plastic greenhouse is one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to extend your growing season. Made with PE or PVC covers, these greenhouses are incredibly lightweight and portable, making them ideal for balconies, patios, and even indoor use in winter.

Despite the low price, they’re surprisingly effective. The plastic cover traps heat and moisture, creating a mini-climate perfect for seedlings, herbs, or vegetables. Most walk-in plastic greenhouses are easy to assemble, require no tools, and can be moved around depending on the sunlight and weather. They’re a smart entry point into greenhouse gardening – or a great seasonal solution for any grower.

What Can You Grow in a Walk-In Greenhouse?

You can grow almost anything in a walk in greenhouse – as long as it fits! These structures are ideal for:

• Seed starting in early spring
• Growing herbs, lettuces, and leafy greens year-round
• Nurturing tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in summer
• Protecting orchids and houseplants during cold months
• Overwintering perennials or potted plants from frost

Advantages of a Walk-In Greenhouse

The main advantage of a walk-in design is comfort and capacity. With full headroom and door access, you can care for plants without crouching, install vertical shelves, or hang baskets from the ceiling. This makes gardening more ergonomic and enjoyable – especially for older users or those with limited mobility.

Walk-in greenhouses also offer more ventilation options, better air circulation, and the ability to separate different plant zones. Whether you’re protecting tender plants from wind or giving seedlings a strong start, a walk-in setup gives you full control over light, temperature, and humidity.

And because many walk in greenhouses are affordable and portable, you don’t need a huge garden or a big budget to start growing.

Compact Yet Spacious – The Perfect Balance

Many walk in greenhouses fall into the compact greenhouse category, offering the best of both worlds: small footprint, but maximum usable space. That makes them perfect for urban gardeners, balcony growers, and small backyards. Fold it away at the end of the season, or move it to a sunnier spot as the days change – the possibilities are endless.

Whether you're growing for flavour, fun, or flower power – a walk-in greenhouse gives you the room to do it comfortably, and the protection to do it successfully.