Greenhouse door

[tinac]

This is a really silly question but..

My neighbour is away and has asked me to water plants in his greenhouse etc..when I went round yesterday to be shown what to water the doors were closed.

When I went round tonight after he has gone away the doors were left open..

So what are the rules -do you keep the doors closed all the time etc..

Many thanks

Tina x

[CSG2306]

Hi Tina,

Generally speaking the door should be open if the weather is warm and sunny, if the weather is cold then close the door.

However, as long as there is no frost the door can be left open all the time.

I tend to leave mine open now to harden the plants, I have no seedlings, all have been repotted and ready for planting out.

UNDERWATER rather than overwater. More plant are killed off by overwatering than anything else.

Regards

[madmaggot]

Depends what he has in there. He really should have given you instructions before leaving.

[tinac]

Thank you both - have put my mind at rest
Tina x

[carlton23]

One tip is....if the plants leaves look limp and feel slack they need a drink of water, but if the soil is very wet, leave alone. Warm sunny days they may need watering twice a day, a spray will help if you`re not sure.

[katerich48]

I dont have a greenouse but I would imagine you keep the doors closed at night to keep it warm in there and open them for some air in the day - that is if its warm..

[tamborine]

close doors at night as that's when slugs & snails will enter. Might get windy at night - causing damage while you sleep.

[tinac]

Thank you all -neighbour is back tomorrow -due to the bad weather up here (derbyshire) kept the door closed all day -all plants look healthy (sunflowers and tomatoes mainly) and I haven't over watered..

Many thanks again

Tina x