October Greenhouse and House Plant Care Guide

Greenhouse Cleanup and Maintenance

• Remove old plants and tidy up all greenhouse debris and weeds to leave it neat and clean.
• Water sparingly and check for pests.
• Clear out greenhouse crops such as tomatoes, chillies, melons, and cucumbers as they finish.
• Throw out any old or half-dead plants, as they can harbor pests and diseases.
• Ventilate the greenhouse on sunny, breezy days.

House Plant Care in October

• Stop feeding house plants and do not resume until growth begins next year.
• Water house plants just enough to keep the compost moist, but never wet.
• Do not stand plants in saucers of water.
• Remove dust from plant leaves.

Overwintering and Preparing for Winter

• Place rooted cuttings in a bright position.
• Keep winter plants, such as Christmas azaleas, in a suitable environment.
• Stop feeding and water only plants that are still in active growth, such as cyclamen, but be careful not to over-water.

Harvesting and Ripening Greenhouse Produce

• Harvest the last greenhouse tomatoes as they struggle to ripen towards the end of the season.
• If tomatoes don’t ripen in the greenhouse, pick them and ripen them indoors.
• Tidy the greenhouse and ensure proper ventilation on sunny, breezy days.