Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors
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Is the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 ranks 8 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Four roof vents keep it cool in summer, Double doors for a wheelbarrow. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
In short
The Jupiter 8300 is an 8x10 with a green powder-coated frame, 3 mm horticultural glass, four roof vents, double sliding doors and gutters. It stands 230 cm tall with 151 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
What we like
- Four roof vents keep it cool in summer
- Double doors for a wheelbarrow
- Green frame blends into the garden
- 12 year warranty
What we don't
- Base costs extra
- Horticultural glass, unless you pay for toughened
Specifications
| Type | Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Glazing | Glass, horticultural, 3 mm |
| Frame | aluminium, green powder-coated (black option) |
| Size | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) |
| Floor area | 8.2 m² |
| Ridge height | 2.30 m |
| Eaves height | 1.51 m |
| Roof vents | 4 |
| Side vents or louvres | 0 |
| Door | double sliding doors |
| Base included | No |
| Gutters included | Yes |
| Automatic vent opener | No |
| Snow load | not published |
| Weight | not published |
| Maker's guarantee | 12 years |
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: 6.5 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10: common questions
Is the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 any good?
With 6.5 out of 10, the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 ranks 8 of 38 in our comparison. Strengths: Four roof vents keep it cool in summer, Double doors for a wheelbarrow. Weakness: Base costs extra. Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.
How big is the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10?
It measures 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m), which gives you 8.2 m² of floor space. The ridge stands 2.3 m high.
Does the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 need a base?
Yes, plan for one. Our data shows no base frame in the box, and without proper anchoring a strong gust can lift a light greenhouse.
What guarantee comes with the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10?
12 years from the maker. Guarantees often cover only the frame, not the panels or glass, so check the maker's terms.
How much does the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 cost?
The last price we saw was £1,049, roughly £128 per m². Greenhouse prices often climb in spring, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
A strong aluminium 8x10 with a built-in base
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A modern black 6x8 with toughened glass
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
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