bubble wrap and heater

[sully]

Hello, please can someone advise me, i have my GH bubble wrapped and have a small parrafin heater for use during the night, the temp of my GH is reading 10 c in the evening. When do i remove the bubble wrap and stop using the heater ? I am growing lots n lots of seeds flowers for hanging baskets, strawberries, potatoes, tomatoes, and a grapevine. Thanks

[roitelet]

Not yet! Night temperatures can still plummet at night until 15th May. Do you have a max min thermometer? If so you will be able to see just hoe low the temp. drops during the night.

I would keep an eye on the forcast and be prepared to light the heater when necessary. The bubble wrap I would leave until at least the end of March and be prepared to cover the plants with it at night if the temp. shows signs of falling.

The bubble wrap cuts out the light and plants can become leggy so give them as much light as possible during the day with plenty of ventilation. Paraffin heaters cause a lot of condensation and this can lead to problems if the ventilation is not good.

Best of luck

[pauco]

Another cold night & frost forecast for tomorrow so beware!

paul.

[sully]

Thankyou for your replies, i just have a plain thermometer and i check it at midnight and i am allways awake at 6.30 and it seems to be holding temp at 10c. I open the GH door during the day, slightly if its cold and wider if warmer is this correct? and will this help prevent my seedlings from becoming too leggy? One more question please, do i water the seeds that are propegating, i have been watering them slightly with a fine mist,and using water from inside. Thankyou once again

[pauco]

Thankyou for your replies, i just have a plain thermometer and i check it at midnight and i am allways awake at 6.30 and it seems to be holding temp at 10c. I open the GH door during the day, slightly if its cold and wider if warmer is this correct? and will this help prevent my seedlings from becoming too leggy? One more question please, do i water the seeds that are propegating, i have been watering them slightly with a fine mist,and using water from inside. Thankyou once again

You only need to water the seeds if they seem dry, just lift up pot or tray if they feel light a slight water wont hurt, and as Two-Sheds would say only water from the bottom ie: let them take what they need from a tray.

paul.

[sully]

Thankyou, i have been watering from the top, but will do it from the bottam x right thats me quiet for a few days lol.