October Gardening In The Greenhouse

After such an amazing September it would be right to feel as if the usual guidelines for gardening at this time of month are not really relevant but, as we know, with the great Irish weather it is always up and down and our scorching September cannot last forever. So here are a few handy tips for gardening in the greenhouse this October...

Maintain temperature above 45°F / 7°C

Ventilate only on a warm day

Water plants sparingly and carefully

Remove dead heads, fallen leaves etc to prevent mould

Bring all half hardy plants inside

Insulate greenhouse again if necessary

Insulating The Greenhouse

Plant Tulip, Hyacinth, Crocus and Snowdrop bulbs ready for spring

Bring Chrysanthemums indoors and cut flowers

Lift Tomato plants when the crop is finished

Harvest Tomatoes, Peppers and Aubergines

Sow spring cropping Lettuces

Snowdrops in the forest

Happy Gardening!

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