January 21, 2012
What’s Derek Doing?
Posted by: gardenretreat : Category: What's Derek Doing?
 What’s Derek Doing? Is Garden Retreat’s monthly to-do list for your greenhouse. |
February in the Greenhouse It’s time to start seeding!
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| There are many different ways to seed, you can use plastic inserts in an insert tray, expandable peat/coir pellets, or degradable coir pots that can be planted right in the garden, to avoid disturbing the roots. For a seeding mix, you should use something light and fluffy, such as pro-mix. |  |
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Remember to put your new seedlings under lights as soon as they break the soil; this will help your plant stay strong and preventing it from becoming leggy. As it grows, just adjust the height of the light. There are many different kinds of lights you can use, such as compact fluorescent, LED, or HPS. Do your research, and make sure the light you buy is full spectrum. |
| While you wait for your seedlings to grow, always watch for any sign of bugs or diseases on your plants, especially on the underside of leaves. Take actin right away with insecticidal soap or an anti-damping agent, such as Serenade. |  |
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If you didn’t give your greenhouse a good cleaning before winter, its not a bad idea to do so before you put your sensitive seedlings out there. Use a high pressure spray of water mixed with bleach or spray a ready to use product called “30 seconds”. Who wants to start off the season with aphids all over everything green? Get them now! Also help protect them with bubble insulation. |
One Love,
Derek
