Features of The Rumford
Measures 63 by 27 by 18 inches; weighs 12-1/5 pounds; limited warranty; requires some assembly Lightweight, portable greenhouse; great for sprouting seeds and starters; extends growing season Sturdy, tubular, steel frame; powder-treated for added durability 4, 27-by-18-inch, wire shelves; support plants up to 13 inches high Clear PVC cover; provides sun exposure and insulation; unzips and rolls up for fresh air in warm weather
With unpredictable spring snowstorms, growing cilantro starters can be risky. One unexpected frost can wipe out a month’s growth of delicate, new sprouts. Likewise, autumn weather often turns harsh before busy gardeners have finished harvesting. Rumford Gardener gives green thumbs respite from Mother Nature’s precarious weather, and extends the growing season with its lightweight, portable greenhouse. The sturdy, tubular, steel frame assembles quickly with interlocking pieces. A protective, powder-coated finish helps resist weather-related damage. The clear PVC cover wraps around the greenhouse to insulate plants, while providing plenty of light exposure. The cover’s front panel unzips from both sides--so gardeners can roll up the front panel on warmer days and seal it at night. Four, wire grid shelves support trays of seeds, starts, and potted plants. Each shelf measures 27 by 18 inches, and holds plants up to 13 inches tall. A top shelf supports plants up to 19 inches high. The greenhouse’s lightweight structure makes transport easy. During early spring and late fall, gardeners may opt to carry it outside for daylight hours--allowing plants the benefits of sun and fresh air--and return it indoors at night to avoid frost damage. In windy climates, it’s best to weigh the greenhouse down to keep it from toppling over. Putting the greenhouse together is simple with included instructions. No additional tools are required. Assembled, the greenhouse measures 63 by 27 by 18 inches. Unassembled, it measures 13-1/2 by 3 by 16 inches and weighs 12-1/5 pounds. Rumford Gardener covers this product with a lifetime warranty. --Jessica Reuling
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The Rumford Customer Review(s):
Summary: A few 'extras'
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Comment: I have this and agree you need some weight near the bottom...mine was blown over in a heavy wind.<br />
I also added the small plastic wire straps that you can buy in the hardware store to each shelf. It really helped firm the frame up.
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Summary: E-z solution if tips over in wind
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Comment: If your greenhouse tips over in high winds, put a black solar bag of water on the bottom rack-the weight will keep from tipping over in high winds. In the day the water heats up and helps keep the inside warm at night. Hey, pretty good for a girl!
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Summary: Good for plants, but not too sturdy
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Comment: I have had a great time starting a bunch of seeds in the house during the cold months. As soon as it was time to set outside to harden the plants I did and then a LIGHT wind came by and toppled it over. That killed over half of my plants! Either by snapping them in half or crushing them.
I picked up the pieces and tried it again but had my wrought iron lawn chairs holding it in place in the corner of my deck. I thought that would surely hold it. Well, a gust of wind came by and virtually picked it up and tossed it again to the ground. I lost ALL my plants this time. All that time and effort lost in a few short moments.
This product is a good idea and the seeds come up really quickly indoors, but the plastic cover on it is what made it fall over and the wind to pick it up. I think the manufacturers should have put some holes in the plastic for wind to go through ~ like a banner has. Next year I'll either tie it down with either bungee cord or a heavy rope, cut holes in it myself or just forget the whole thing.
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