Bottom Shelf for Riga V: 25" w x 17' long

Bottom Shelf for Riga V Greenhouse

The Riga V Bottom Shelf is a purpose-built polycarbonate shelving unit for the Riga V (Riga 5) greenhouse. Suspended with braces at regular height to allow larger equipment, pots, or supplies to be stored underneath, each unit covers one side of the greenhouse. At 25" deep × 17' long, it is sized to run the full interior length of one side wall of the Riga V — providing the largest single-side growing and staging surface in the Riga bottom shelf series.

*Free shipping only when purchased together with a Riga greenhouse. Ordered separately, an additional shipping charge applies.

Key Features

• Twin-wall polycarbonate shelf surface — durable, lightweight, and allows light transmission
• Suspended with braces at regular height — allows larger equipment, pots, or supplies to be stored underneath
• 25" deep × 17' long — the longest shelf in the Riga bottom shelf series, sized for the Riga V interior
• Each unit covers one side of the greenhouse — order two for full double-sided shelving
• Purpose-built for the Riga V — engineered to fit the Riga V frame exactly

Specifications

Complete Riga Bottom Shelf Series

All Riga bottom shelves share the same 25" depth and suspended brace design. Shelf length and price scale with each greenhouse’s interior length. Order the shelf that matches your exact greenhouse model.

How the Suspended Shelf Design Works

Unlike floor-standing shelving, the Riga bottom shelf is suspended from the greenhouse frame with braces at a regular working height. This creates usable storage space underneath the shelf — ideal for:

• Large pots, planters, and grow bags that are too tall for a standard shelf
• Watering cans, fertilizer bags, and bulk supplies
• Propagation equipment, heating mats, and trays stored at floor level
• Wheelbarrows and garden carts that need to slide under during use

Frequently Asked Questions

Does one unit cover both sides of the Riga V?
No — each unit covers one side of the greenhouse only. To shelf both sides of your Riga V, you will need to purchase two units ($774 × 2 = $1,548 for full double-sided shelving).

How much growing surface does the Riga V shelf provide?
Each unit provides approximately 25 sq ft of shelf surface (25" × 17' = ~35 sq ft). Two units (both sides) provide approximately 70 sq ft of shelving — nearly half the Riga V’s total 165 sq ft growing area dedicated to elevated shelf space, with the remaining floor area available for larger containers and equipment stored underneath.

Is this shelf compatible with other Riga models?
This shelf is engineered specifically for the Riga V footprint (17' interior length). Other Riga models have different interior lengths and require their own model-specific shelving. See the complete series table above for all available shelf models.

Why is the shelf made from twin-wall polycarbonate?
Twin-wall polycarbonate is the ideal greenhouse shelf material — lightweight, durable, moisture-resistant, and allows light to pass through to plants below. Unlike solid wood or metal shelving, polycarbonate won’t rot, rust, or block light in a humid greenhouse environment.

Why is free shipping only available when purchased with a greenhouse?
The shelf ships free when ordered together with a Riga V greenhouse because it can be included in the same freight shipment. When ordered separately, it ships as a standalone item and an additional shipping charge applies due to its size.

Can I add shelving after I’ve already assembled my Riga V?
Yes — the Riga V bottom shelf can be added to an existing assembled greenhouse. It attaches to the Riga frame using the built-in brace system. Contact us for installation guidance if you are adding shelving post-assembly.