Today I am sharing a video where I am doing my weekly greenhouse chores. I first check for pests and disease, weed and then treat for whatever is needed. For aphids I use insecticidal soap or Organocide. For leafminers I use a spinosad product. I also rotate copper with the Organocide for a fungicide.
00:00 – 00:35 Introduction : Mid December I am checking on the greenhouse. It is 85 degrees degrees during a sunny day with the door open and 54 degrees at night with the door closed and freezing weather. I think this is a good set up for zone 8b.
01:29 – 01:46 Roma tomatoes
01:47 – 02:13 The canna lilies and ornamental sweet potato vines are starting to grow. We are getting more sprouting of zinnia and dahlia seeds. The wood in the pots is to keep my cat from digging.
02:14 – 03:05 My chores today are checking for pests, weeding, spraying for aphids, and spreading an organic fertilizer.
02:14 – 03:05 I have a dead pepper possibly from too much water. I have a bug infestation.
03:06 – 03:19 After a close leaf diagnostic exam I find 100% aphid activity. The little white things look like white flies or thrips but they are the shed exoskeletons of the aphids.
3:20 – 04:27 I am treating the entire greenhouse for pests. The plan is to treat weekly and continue frequently checking. I weed first and then spray in case a pest has caught a ride on my clothes. For aphids spray under on top and on the ends of the leaves.
04:29 – 04:50 The next day peace has been restored. I recommend Captain Jacks deadbug spinosad product and Jobes Organics all purpose granular plant food. The wooden frame has been very important for keeping this polytunnel greenhouse from collapsing under the high winds. The plastic is sagging but I am glad it is still standing.
04:51 – 05:22 My tomatoes do not have leafminers because I use the spinosad as a preventative and apply every two weeks.
05:22:10 – 05:51 I am pleased to find some Japanese Morning Glory volunteer seedlings. I will share pictures and videos of blooms later if all goes well.
05:52 – 07:02 I will update more later. I hope to have peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, and blooms soon! Be sure to like and subscribe all!
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