Winter is coming, followed by a series of difficult conditions like rain, wind and snow to challenge our plants cultivating. Here lists some frequent questions when you using portable greenhouse for winter. Hopefully they can be helpful.
Q: Do my Quictent greenhouses need any care and maintenance?
A: Yes,your portable greenhouse will get dirty when you work with plants and soil and from rain spatter on the ground outside. With a low-pressured sprayer, hose down the walls from time to time to get rid of dirt and dust. If mold or mildew has grown, wash with warm water and a mild soap such as dish soap. Before storing your Quictent greenhouse be sure it is clean and completely dry.
Q: How do I control plant diseases in my Quictent greenhouse or mini greenhouse?
A: It’s best to focus on prevention. Begin with disease resistant plants. Do not overcrowd the plants. Remove dead leaves from the plants and soil. Do not over water or keep the atmosphere unnecessarily moist. Ventilate enough to assure air circulation because diseases thrive in stagnant air.
Q: What is the best type of heater to use in my Quictent portable greenhouse?
A: A small ceramic electrical heater works best. There are numerous models on the market but we recommend you look for one with the following features:
Automatic overheat shut off
Thermostat control. This allows you to set your desired temperature and the heater will automatically turn off and on to maintain that temperature.
Humidity sensor. This reads the percentage of humidity in the air.
Heaters of this type are readily available at your local stores. Be sure to use an extension cord rated for outdoor use and always exercise caution when using an electrical device.
Q: Should I let the snow build up over my portable greenhouse during the winter?
A: No. The snow in the city mostly is acid which can erode the cover to some extent. What’s worse, the snow can turn into ice to continuously freeze your plants. Therefore, it is necessary to keep the snow cleared off the top. And for some portable greenhouse with clear cover, such as 4 tier mini greenhouse, it’s more essential to clear the cover to allow the sun to warm the interior of the greenhouse during the day.