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Post by merlin on Apr 28, 2011 18:34:19 GMT
An article in AG got me thinking about GH shading, I've never bothered, well not for years and seem to manage though I've noticed that after the first salad crops the standard drops. My glass is 26yrs old and dirty so maybe that shades it a bit. I'd be interested to know what you do.
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Post by steve on Apr 28, 2011 18:57:29 GMT
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Post by merlin on Apr 28, 2011 19:09:32 GMT
Arh, I remember now. An excellent idea as not only does it do the trick but it's easy to pull back n' to.
If I do use shading I'll pinch your idea (no charge I hope) What I would like to know is just what problems occur without shading. do plants scorch or just under perform?
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Post by Lou78W on Apr 28, 2011 19:10:58 GMT
I've used that green mesh shading this year....on the inside of the greenhouse....workiing a treat so far  |
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Post by steve on Apr 28, 2011 19:12:56 GMT
I have a lot of small ferns in the greenhouse grown from spores that dislike full sun, I'm sure there are others that like a bit of shading too I tend to use algae a bit like you as well on one side ...until I get around to washing it off  |
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Post by Tel on Apr 30, 2011 5:31:35 GMT
I have natural shading on all the greenhouses, its called muck. ;D
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Post by Cherry on Apr 30, 2011 6:36:57 GMT
The plants would like the heat, not full sun magnified through glass. Isn't your grape doing the job? If not, in fact anyone growing a grape should watch the last Beechgrove Garden on i-player and they will be in no doubt about pruning.
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Post by joysie21 on Aug 1, 2011 10:09:13 GMT
Steve
Thats a good idea
I am going to use shading next year so i can use my greenhouse again
Were did you buy it and how do it stay on i only have a small greenhouse with no window vent
Were did monty don get that pole from to make big holes to put his bulbs in the ground did you see that programme
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Post by steve on Aug 1, 2011 15:58:58 GMT
You'd get it from any garden shop or GC Joysie and it is just threaded on a line like a curtain |
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Post by sweetpea on Aug 1, 2011 16:58:08 GMT
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Post by joysie21 on Aug 2, 2011 7:56:09 GMT
Thank you sweetpea that varishade sounds good its on offer as well Joyce |
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Post by joysie21 on Aug 2, 2011 7:57:47 GMT
Steve Thanks for the advice i think i will try the varishade sweetpea has suggested Joyce  |
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Post by lesley on Aug 2, 2011 13:01:09 GMT
This is what I did with mine it's been a god send.  |
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Post by steve on Aug 2, 2011 17:53:53 GMT
Makes mine look miniscule Lesley I did try the cool glass / Varishade stuff years ago and it works fine, bit of a bind putting it on and cleaning it off though unless they have improved the product? especially with our intermittent sunny day cloudy day weeks |
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Post by merlin on Aug 2, 2011 18:14:52 GMT
Nice lawn Les |
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