If it gets uncomfortable outside, the greenhouse still awaits you in the fall with some indispensable work. Soil care and conscientious cultivation of the earth are now just as important for wintering as cleanliness throughout the interior and on parts of the outer shell.

Before the hibernation, there is a lot of work to be done in the greenhouse

The harvest is already coming to an end outdoors, while under glass the sowing of the winter vegetables can already be prepared. The forthcoming relocation of the frost-sensitive potted plants and perennials from the terrace can also be considered from October. But first is also in the covered glass paradise a proper winterization hip, trendy, popular.

Clearing up the harvested bed areas

If the soil has been planted since spring, then its particularly careful cultivation is now due. The more thoroughly this work is done, the better the forthcoming sowing will grow. Therefore, now first of all leftover plant parts completely removed from the soil, which would have loosened up the ground. If the last laboratory analysis was more than a year ago and the plants were cultivated professionally and over a large area, a re-assessment with a soil sample is recommended. For smaller houses with up to 15 m2 of floor space, a commercially available soil test set may be sufficient, with the help of which the most important components of the greenhouse soil can be analyzed in terms of nutrients and trace elements. If necessary, moderate amounts of fertilizer or a supplement with thoroughly matured compost will help.

Cleanliness: The be-all and end-all for every greenhouse in autumn

Now that the beds are empty, there is one thorough interior and exterior cleaning due to the fact that the permeability of the sunlight that plants need for life has decreased noticeably during the summer months due to dirt, dust and the effects of rainwater. Apart from lots of water, what else is needed?

  • Water bucket with soft mop
  • Dishwashing sponges and mops
  • garden hose
  • chamois leather
  • moderately aggressive household cleaner and, if necessary, glass cleaner
  • Work gloves and sturdy shoes
  • fall-proof ladder

Even minor leaks can be eliminated quickly

If you thoroughly clean the inside and outside of your greenhouse in autumn, possible mechanical damage will not go unnoticed. They require special attention doors, windows and ventilation flaps, which must be easy to operate mechanically and are absolutely airtight and watertight when closed. Thoroughly remove rust from hinges and other metal parts and then touch up the areas with a new protective coat. Cracked panes are best replaced immediately, as such damage from autumn storms or any snow masses in winter will only spread further and can seriously damage the plants.

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The worn or torn film on the greenhouse is better completely changed in the fall, even if you only use it as a cold house and only for overwintering indoor plants. However, if the foil greenhouse remains empty, a new covering in spring is sufficient.

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