Growing under the cover of a greenhouse is a little different than traditional outdoor gardening. The sun will provide light and some heat, but as a greenhouse gardener, it’s up to you to give your plants everything else they need while serving as a pest and problem watchdog.
There are benefits completely controlling of the growing environment. It’s possible to provide exactly the right amount of moisture and nutrients. And unlike growing outside, you can control, or at least influence, the temperature.
As in the garden, soil is very important. Make sure to use sterile, high quality potting soil that drains well in the greenhouse. Growing medium that holds too much water, causes plant roots to suffocate and increases the possibility of seedlings and plants rotting at the soil line or crown which is known as dampening-off. Lightweight potting soil allows plants roots access to air.
Regular feeding of balanced fertilizer is even more important in the greenhouse than in the garden. Topsoil microorganisms make nutrients for plants growing in the ground, but even when using potting soil with added fertilizer, nutrients are used up or washed out of growing medium within a matter of weeks. When fertilizing seedlings, use a dilute mixture until the seedlings have grown for several weeks.
Because the greenhouse is an enclosed environment, good housekeeping increases your growing success. Organization will also help reduce headaches down the road.
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Growing in a greenhouse can be so much fun for beginners and experienced gardeners alike but before you pick the plants you fancy to grow, examine and research what conditions, temperatures, and moisture your plants will require to flourish. This is a crucial step in order to make your plans thrive.
Easy plants for greenhouse starters
So what should you start with? What can you grow in a greenhouse? The answer is simple: Literally everything. But there are some plants that thrive easier than others. Begin with these simple plants and develop your knowledge in order to make your first experiences:
- Radishes
- Peas
- Strawberries
- Garlic
- Leafy greens like lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Sunflowers
- Mushrooms
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