Greenhouse job checklist - week 45

4 - 10 November 2013

It's time to...

Insulate your greenhouse by lining the inside with bubble polythene
Bring tender plants under cover
Sow sweet peas in deep pots and overwinter in the greenhouse or a cold frame
Check greenhouse heaters are working efficiently
Spread out harvested onions on staging to dry thoroughly before storing
Monitor day and night temperatures with a max-min thermometer and turn on heating if needed
Water plants sparingly and avoid splashing the water around
Move Christmas cacti to where they get short days and long nights, with no artificial light, to promote flowering
Clean staging and wash capillary matting to use next summer
Bring potted peaches and nectarines under cover