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Under Glass in October
 
Week 40   30th-5th

Clean out greenhouse and cold frames before the onset of bad weather.

Fetch in potted Calceolaria for winter protection.

Collect cactus seed

Reduce the amount of water given to Chlorophytum

Pot up Crocus for indoor display

Small plants of Mint can be dug up from the garden and potted up to grow on for winter use.

Repot Azaleas if required.

Week 41   6th-12th

Insulate coldframes for winter.

Pot on Cineraria  

Week 42   13th-19th

Check over greenhouse for broken glass and replace as necessary.

Line greenhouse with bubble plastic

Check heaters.

Water Azaleas with an acidifier every 2-4 weeks.

Pot down and trim Fuchsia for winter storage

Plant out Winter Lettuce

Week 43   20th-26th

Prick out Cyclamen seedlings  at the two leaf stage.

Move houseplants nearer to a light source.

Move Cineraria into greenhouse

Thin out Winter lettuce

Clean & store Gladioli corms

Week 44   27th-2nd

Gradually reduce the water given to Gloxinias and Begonias as foliage begins to yellow

Succulents & Cactii will require minimal watering from now until spring.

Remove Tomato plants if harvesting is complete

 
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