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Oct
Greenhouse Gardening In Winter. A greenhouse is an asset to any garden. From a cost and space angle it definitely makes sense to DIY your own greenhouse than to buy them ready off the shelves. Winter growing is achievable because most cool-season plants can stand the near-freezing temperature. So dont just stare at those seeds and lets start planting.
Growing winter veggies for greenhouses is possible because most cool-season plants can tolerate temperatures near freezing as long as their soil isnt muddy. You already have a head start with controlling the temperature of your garden by just using a greenhouse however no matter what you are growing you should consider getting an electric or gas heater to extend your growing season through the winter months or an Evaporative Cooling System to make it through the summer months depending on where you live. The coldest it gets here is -20C-4F however it often goes above 0C32F during the winter creating opportunities to harvest winter veggies. You can start with cool-weather vegetables and allow them to grow throughout the serious winter. Learn about using an unheated greenhouse here. But for people who own a greenhouse gardening can be a year-round joy.
The other reason to keep a greenhouse warm in winter is because if you ARE growing anything youll want to provide a healthier living environment for your vegetables prevent cold spots and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Winter greenhouse gardening can provide you with most of the produce you need throughout winter months. In an unheated greenhouse growing anything during the cold months of winter may seem impossible. Winter greenhouse gardening can provide you with most of the produce you need throughout winter months. As the winter quickly approaches those of us with green thumbs are winding down and preparing our fruits vegetables and plants for another down season. Greenhouse gardening in winter isnt hard at all. ANYWAY I like to keep growing over the winter because well I like to grow vegetables.