A couple of weeks ago I told you all about our greenhouse preparation process. Since then we’ve been filling trays with soil, planting & germinating seeds, and finally, transferring the prepared seed trays to the greenhouse. And now, we are thrilled to be able to tell you that the seedlings have officially arrived! We are seeing the first signs of life of muskmelon, zucchini, and watermelon plants (pictured left to right).
Time spent in the greenhouse is very important for these young plants. They are just starting off, and conditions need to be just right to ensure optimal growth is achieved – especially temperature. Walking into the greenhouse is like stepping onto a remote tropical island just after a storm has passed. The air is warm and humid, and it smells of wet soil. The warmth is thanks to Mother Nature & her gorgeous sunshine, the moisture to the daily watering, and the smell of dirt thanks to – well, dirt! The temperature within the greenhouse is carefully maintained via two large fans. If the thermometer climbs above the upper limit we have set, the fans kick on and start to cycle in cooler outside air to help achieve the perfect balance.
