The greenhouse is ready for the season. All of the pots and trays have been washed with Clorox. All of the benches have been painted. The rain barrels were emptied and washed with Clorox. Sanitation in a greenhouse environment is important; because the optimum growing conditions for plants are the same as those for fungus and bacteria.
The next task is to determine what will be planted and buy some seeds. 6 tomato plants have already been started. They will go in the raised bed at the back of the greenhouse. A white panel has been placed on the wall to reflect light. A timer has been set up and is being tested now. The idea is to have 18 hours of light. Sunset is in the 7 o’clock range right now so the light is set to come on at 6 and go off at 1 o’clock AM. As the season progresses the start time will be earlier.
So…what to plant? Eggplant, tomatoes and peppers will be planted for sure. Every herb for which seeds can be found will be planted as well. Last years plants may have been overwatered causing a heavy loss. There was also a bird in the greenhouse. This year the greenhouse is tighter and the watering will be handled differently. The gas heat could have also been a problem. It was definitely expensive. This year there will be more bottom heating pads. I may even buy a soil heater for the raised bed.
David Segrest is an International REALTOR in Charlotte, NC. His email is david@segrestrealty.com , His webpage is http://www.segrestrealty.com , and his international real estate blog is http://dointernationalrealestate.blogspot.com/
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