Charley's Greenhouse
17979 State Route 536
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
1-800-322-4707
Fax 360-873-8264
Call Center Direct Line
360-428-2626
Retail Store Direct Line
360-395-3001
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December in
Your Greenhouse
By
Carol Yaw
Cold December
is the darkest month of the year. Growth is at its slowest and supplemental
light is needed if you choose to actively grow.
Temperature
For a cool greenhouse, your goal is a minimum night temperature of 42°-45°
F and a maximum day temperature of 55°-60° F. Warmer temperatures
can cause soft, spindly stems.
Ventilation
Ventilate sparingly to remove condensation. Use caution not to create a
strong draft or extreme drop in temperature.
Watering
Water mid-morning as needed. Keep plants and soil on the dry side except
if they are in bloom.
Pest
and Disease
Check plants regularly. Deadhead flowers and remove yellow or diseased leaves.
Bring pots of bulbs from
outdoors into the greenhouse to mature faster.
Move any bulbs forced for
the holidays into the house as soon as they start to show color.
Start seeds of lettuce,
carrots, French Bean.
Continue to harvest cool
growing veggies.
Move holiday potted plants
now flowering into the home. Water with a liquid fertilizer. Keep in
a cool place out of direct sun for best results.
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