VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse
A cheap PVC growhouse with a roll-up door
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Is the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse any good?
With 4.4 out of 10, the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse ranks 31 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Under £25 with more than 3,800 reviews averaging 4.4, Shelves hold 8 kg each, enough for full seed trays. Weakness: Needs tying to a wall in a breezy garden. Best for: Starting off seeds in spring on a small patio or balcony.
In short
VonHaus's mini greenhouse is 50 x 45 cm and 158 cm tall, with four shelves rated at 8 kg each and a PVC cover with a roll-up zip door. The whole thing weighs 3.5 kg.
Best for: Starting off seeds in spring on a small patio or balcony
What we like
- Under £25 with more than 3,800 reviews averaging 4.4
- Shelves hold 8 kg each, enough for full seed trays
- The zip door rolls up for ventilation on sunny days
What we don't
- Needs tying to a wall in a breezy garden
- A thin PVC cover gives little frost protection
Specifications
| Type | Growhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Plastic cover |
| Frame | not published |
| Size | 1.5 x 1.6 ft (0.5 x 0.5 m) |
| Floor area | 0.2 m² |
| Ridge height | 1.58 m |
| Eaves height | not published |
| Roof vents | not published |
| Side vents or louvres | not published |
| Door | roll-up zip door |
| Base included | not published |
| Gutters included | not published |
| Automatic vent opener | not published |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs, specialist retailers and the product page on Amazon.co.uk. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 4.4 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse: common questions
Is the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse any good?
With 4.4 out of 10, the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse ranks 31 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Under £25 with more than 3,800 reviews averaging 4.4, Shelves hold 8 kg each, enough for full seed trays. Weakness: Needs tying to a wall in a breezy garden. Best for: Starting off seeds in spring on a small patio or balcony.
How big is the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse?
It measures 1.5 x 1.6 ft (0.5 x 0.5 m), which gives you 0.2 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 1.58 m high.
Does the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse need a base?
No, it does not need a solid base. Stand it on level ground and anchor it against the wind with ground pegs or weights.
What guarantee comes with the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse?
We found no maker's guarantee. You still have your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act from the retailer.
How much does the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse cost?
The last price we saw was £22, roughly £96 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse
The classic four-shelf growhouse for seedlings
A tomato house built for two growbags
A cheap PE tomato house with a door and window
What you will need with it
Kit that plenty of buyers add to their basket. Affiliate links to Amazon.co.uk, how that works.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Christow Tomato Greenhouse, Fits 2 Growbags vs VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse (£38 against £22)
- Gardman 4 Tier Compact Growhouse vs VonHaus 4 Tier Mini Greenhouse (£34 against £22)