Greenhouse
January
Spring clean your greenhouse
Action time: 06/01 - 10/01
Now is the ideal time to give your greenhouse a little TLC before your spring sowings are underway.
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February
Clean your greenhouse
Action time: 27/02 - 02/03
Give your greenhouse a good clean just before spring sowing to maximise light levels and remove over-wintering pests and diseases.
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March
Get your greenhouse ready
Action time: 09/03 - 12/03
A last reminder to spring clean your greenhouse inside and out to get rid of any lingering pests and diseases so it's ready when you start sowing.
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April
Ventilate the greenhouse
Action time: 20/04 - 22/04
It's important to get the climate right in your greenhouse. On warm days open vents to reduce humidity and help prevent the spread of disease.
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May
Check humidity levels in the greenhouse
Action time: 15/05 - 15/05
To lower humidity, keep vents and windows open in the summer. This will help to keep plants cool and prevent scorching in the heat of the day.
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June
Keep greenhouses well-ventilated
Action time: 08/06 - 08/06
On hot summer days, humidity in the greenhouse rises and this can promote the spread of disease. Open window vents to prevent this.
Read moreReduce the humidity in your greenhouse
Action time: 15/06 - 15/06
High humidity inside the greenhouse can lead to the spread of disease. On warm days, open vents or keep windows ajar.
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July
Shade greenhouse plants
Action time: 06/07 - 06/07
It can quickly become very humid in the greenhouse and the sun can scorch plants. Remember to check regularly and open vents or put up shade nets.
Read moreKeep greenhouses well-ventilated
Action time: 13/07 - 13/07
Continue to keep an eye on humidity levels in the greenhouse. If necessary, open vents to help prevent the spread of disease.
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Ventilate the greenhouse
Action time: 03/08 - 03/08
If your greenhouse regularly suffers from high humidity, you may want to invest in an extractor fan or automatic vents.
Read moreProtect plants in the greenhouse
Action time: 10/08 - 10/08
Plants can scorch from the sun so shade any that are at risk using nets. Open vents to lower humidity levels.
Read moreKeep greenhouses well-ventilated
Action time: 17/08 - 17/08
It's important to get the climate right in your greenhouse. On warm days open vents to reduce humidity and help prevent the spread of disease.
Read moreOctober
Clean out the greenhouse
Action time: 22/10 - 25/10
Before you return tender plants to the greenhouse, give the interior a clean to keep it hygienic over winter.
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Prepare the greenhouse for winter
Action time: 06/11 - 07/11
Before the winter sets in, clean the exterior of the greenhouse by washing the panes of glass with warm water and a sponge.
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Insulate your greenhouse
Action time: 08/11 - 15/11
Use bubble wrap insulation to ensure that your greenhouse plants remain safe and snug throughout the winter.
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