Greenhouses are crucial for growing crops all year round especially weather-sensitive vegetables. The controlled environment tends to lead to higher yield due to the fact that you control the soil condition, the parasite infestations as well as exposure to crop outbreaks that can lead to the loss of your harvest.
However, they tend to overheat especially during the summer months which is why it is essential for you to install a misting system in your greenhouse.
Most people are fazed by the technicality of setting up a greenhouse misting system and think that they have to hire a professional to do it for them fortunately you do not have to do so.
Keep reading to learn how to set up a misting system for a greenhouse and save some extra bucks in the process.
First, you need to buy a misting system that is suitable for use in a greenhouse. Make sure you confirm the length width and height of your greenhouse before buying a misting system as this will make setting up complicated.
To ensure all your crops are properly misted, you may need extra misting lines. So keep this in mind. You can buy extra tubing and greenhouse misting nozzles to supplement the shortage.
Can I use a patio misting system in a greenhouse?
Yes. Most misting systems can be used for multiple purposes just make sure that the nozzles that come with the system can function as greenhouse misting nozzles.
How much is a patio misting system?
The price is based on the power of the misting system. This means the amount of pressure the misting system has which in turn determines its cooling power.
You can get a misting kit for as little as $30 but they will be very limited in terms of area cooled.
A good quality misting system can cost you as much as $1500 all the way to $3500. Such a system should have a water pump to boost the water pressure making it capable of cooling a larger area. This is the kind of misting system you will need for your greenhouse.
You can opt to buy a couple of medium-sized misting systems or go all out and invest in a grand cooling unit that can cost as much as $5000.
But this would be unnecessary unless you have a commercial-sized greenhouse. Check out the different misting systems on Amazon and compare the prices.
What do you need to set up a misting system?
- A minimum 1000 psi high-pressure pump
- 3/8” high-pressure mist tubing. We recommend stainless steel as it doesn’t rust
- High-pressure tubing fittings and connectors, ball valve, adapters, and ceiling clamps
- Trencher or shovel
- Tubing cutters
- Primers, adhesive, duct tape
- Voltage tester
- 9’ ladder, screws, drill, hammer, nails
Once you have the essentials need to set up the misting system, you can then go ahead and prep your yard as well as a greenhouse for misting system installation.
Setting up the misting system
1. Run the support structure
First, you need to run the support structure for hanging the misting system. A good rule of thumb is to hang the misting system 3-4 feet above them to create room for the evaporative cooling effect to occur before the mist reaches the crops.
2. Hook up the water supply
Next, you need to hook up the water supply and install the pressure pump to ensure the water always has enough power to flow up the tube into the misting system.
Make sure you cut the tube correctly to avoid any wastage. Ensure you cover the entire greenhouse to make sure all your crops get ample coverage.
3. Finalize and do a test run
Finally, install the irrigation system and test it to ensure that the misting nozzles are working as they should. Make sure the trenches you dig do not interfere with any gas lines or power lines.
If any adjustments are necessary to get power to the pump, hire a professional do not tamper with your power connections.
You may also want to get a greenhouse misting system timer to help you regulate how much cooling your crops are exposed to various times of the day. this will prevent your crops from getting too much water as this may cause the roots to root which will affect the quality of your harvest.