Growing Tomatoes and Herbs in a Coastal Climate

The coast is one of the most beautiful places in the country to live—and in the pacific northwest one of the most rewarding places to garden. Mild temperatures, fresh ocean air, and abundant rainfall create an environment where many plants thrive. But if you've ever wondered whether tomatoes and herbs can grow near the beach in communities like Manzanita, the answer is a resounding yes—with the right approach.

The biggest challenge isn't the salt in the air. It's direct salt spray, cool summer temperatures, and coastal winds. Fortunately, these are all challenges that can be managed, especially with a quality redwood greenhouse.

Tomatoes Love Protection from the Coast

A redwood greenhouse from Sturdi Built solves nearly all of the coastal challenges by:

• Protecting plants from salt spray and coastal winds.
• Raising daytime temperatures for improved flowering and fruit set.
• Extending the growing season by several months.
• Producing earlier harvests and larger yields.
• Creating a more consistent growing environment throughout the season.

Herbs That Thrive Along the Coast

• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Sage
• Oregano
• Chives
• Parsley

And the Cool-Season Vegetables

A coast climate is ideal for cool season crops such as:

• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Kale
• Swiss chard
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Carrots
• Beets
• Radishes
• Peas

A Greenhouse Makes Coastal Gardening Even Better

One of the greatest advantages of living on the coast is the moderate climate. A redwood framed greenhouse captures these advantages while protecting plants from wind, salt spray, and cool temperatures, allowing earlier spring planting, longer fall harvests, and healthier, more productive plants.  Sturdi Built's All-Weather kits adds strength to the greenhouse frame.  Strudi Built's Thermal Option insulates your greenhouse year around.

Built for Coastal Growing

For more than seventy years, Sturdi Built has handcrafted premium redwood greenhouses designed to perform in a wide variety of climates—including the Pacific Northwest coast. Our greenhouses feature naturally durable redwood construction, tempered glass on the roof and standard glass walls, outstanding ventilation options, and engineering packages for demanding coastal wind conditions.

Grow More, Grow Longer

Say you live in Manzanita, Oregon—or anywhere along the Oregon Coast—you don't have to choose between coastal living and successful gardening. With thoughtful plant selection and the protection of a well-designed greenhouse from Sturdi Built, you can enjoy fresh herbs nearly year-round and harvest exceptional tomatoes throughout the growing season.

At Sturdi Built, we believe gardening should be inspiring, rewarding, and built to last. Since 1952, we've helped gardeners create beautiful spaces where families can grow healthy food, cultivate new skills, and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting something they grew themselves.