As the days slowly get warmer and the first delicate flowers appear, spring is just around the corner. It’s high time to get your greenhouse ready for the new gardening season, as the cold, wet weather has left its mark. It’s not just the outside of your greenhouse that could do with a good dose of care, there are also some challenges waiting inside. Read this blog post to find out what you need to consider and what you shouldn’t forget under any circumstances.
1 Why is spring cleaning in the greenhouse important?
Spring cleaning is not just about clean windows, although these are important so that the sun’s rays can reach your plants, there is much more to it than that. Fungal spores and other pathogens can have taken root and harm your plants. Hygienic cleaning ensures that your plants have the best conditions to grow healthy and strong. A pressure washer can be a sensible choice to remove coarse dirt from surfaces. Don’t forget to clean existing trellises, pots and the like. You can also check at the same time whether everything is still in good working order or needs to be repaired.
2. good soil, rich harvest
After cleaning, pay attention to your soil, as it is the basis for delicious fruit and magnificent flowers. Remove plant debris and loosen the soil. Then prepare the soil with compost, manure, fertilizer or fresh soil, which you mix into the soil. Depending on what you want to grow in the coming season, adjust the quantities according to the manufacturer’s instructions. However, if you had a severe disease infestation in the greenhouse the previous year, it is better to replace the soil completely. To do this, dig it out to a depth of about 50 cm and then fill it with new soil. Then proceed as described above.
3. preparation for the planting season
Once you have made your greenhouse shine again and the soil has received the necessary care, the next step is to create optimum conditions for your plants. Ventilation is an important aspect here, as the first rays of sunshine in spring can drive up the temperatures inside. You should therefore check that everything is running smoothly so that it is neither too warm nor too humid. In addition to the first early crops and seedlings, now is also the ideal time to sow green manure – this way you prepare unused areas well for the main crop.
Conclusion
Spring cleaning in the greenhouse is not rocket science and should definitely be done, as it offers so many advantages. It provides your plants with optimum growing conditions for the coming season and you can check your greenhouse for damage and counteract it at an early stage. So get to work and look forward to the fruits of your labor – in the truest sense of the word.
