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Under Glass in March
 
Week 9   26th-4th

Fetch compost that has been standing outside into the greenhouse to warm up

Feed and pollinate forced Strawberries

Prune Poinsettia plants to half their size.

Shade Cymbidium

Week 10   5th-11th

Prepare and start up Bougainvillea

Make an early sowing of Radish

Repot Hippeastrum Lewisia Pelargonium Strelitzia plants as necessary.

Ensure Alpines are well ventilated

Prune indoor Peaches

Week 11   12th-18th

Start Achimenes (hot water plants) into growth.

Pot up autumn sown Cyclamen 

Check chitting potatoes

Week 12   19th-25th

Pot up Chlorophytum Datura Hebe Saintpaulia (African violets) Vriesea

Commence feeding Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)

Cut back established Impatiens plants.

Prune / trim Passiflora as necessary.

Week 13   26th-1st

On bright days, temperatures can rise rapidly under glass, so make provision for adequate ventilation

Ensure seedlings and other delicate plants are protected by temporary shading.

Increase watering frequency on growing plants, feed established plants.

Soft plant growth will encourage insect pests so be vigilant, check under foliage, control any insect infestations promptly with a suitable spray.

Prepare and start up Begonia Zantedeschia into growth

Pot on Dahlia cuttings.

Divide Cymbidiums

Gradually harden off Osteospermum

 
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