Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 vs Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8
Best for: A south or west-facing house wall where you want a glass lean-to for tomatoes and overwintering
Last price we saw
£449
Score 5.0 out of 10
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Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8
Best for: First-time glass greenhouse buyers who want a 6x8 for tomatoes and seedlings at a fair price
Last price we saw
£509
Score 6.0 out of 10
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Our verdict
- The Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 gives you 1.7 m² more floor space than the Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8.
- Per square metre the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 costs less (£102 against £136).
- On overall score the Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 comes out ahead (6 to 5).
| Vitavia Ida 3300 4x8 | Vitavia Venus 5000 6x8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £509 |
| Price per m² | £136 | £102 |
| Type | Lean-to greenhouse | Greenhouse |
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, anodised silver (green powder-coated option) | aluminium, anodised silver (green or black powder-coated options) |
| Size | 4 x 8 ft (1.3 x 2.6 m) | 6 x 8 ft (1.9 x 2.6 m) |
| Floor area | 3.3 m² | 5 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.22 m | 1.97 m |
| Eaves height | 1.65 m | 1.24 m |
| Roof vents | 1 | 1 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 | 0 |
| Door | double sliding doors | sliding door |
| Base included | No | No |
| Gutters included | not published | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No | No |
| Snow load | not published | not published |
| Weight | not published | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 12 years | 12 years |
| Score | 5 / 10 | 6 / 10 |