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INDEX
from the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Acidity. See
pH
Acrylic, 7, 13
Adobe, thermal
storage value, 459
Aechmea, 183
Aeration, 316; for
germination, 131; and seedling diseases, 431
African daisy. See
Gerbera daisy
Ageratum
(Ageratum houstonianum), 173;
bloom date schedule, 166; number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring
transplanting schedule, 160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Air
conditioners/air-conditioning, 45, 62. See
also Cooling
Air-lock entry
doors, 51–52
Air temperature,
45–52. See also Cooling;
Heaters/heating; Temperatures
Aisles/walkways,
77–78, 86; lowering, 87
Alarms,
temperature-sensing, 48
Algicides, 76
Alkalinity. See
pH
Aloe vera (Aloe
vera), 173–74
Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria
spp.), 174; light and temperature requirements for, 102
Alyssum (Lobularia
maritima), 174–75; number
of seeds per ounce, 129; spring transplanting schedule, 160; suited for
winter greenhouse, 167
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum
spp.), 175–76; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Amazon lily, 157
Amblyseius cucumeris
(aka
Neoseiulus cucumeris),
414
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Amblyseius
degenerans (aka
Neoseiulus degenerans), 414–15
Ammonia, 432
Anemone
(Anemone
coronaria), 176; bloom date
schedule, 166; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Angel’s-trumpet
(Datura / Brugmansia spp.), 157, 177–78
Brugmansia:
B. suaveolens,
177; B. versicolor, 177; crop
family, 111
Datura, 177–78; crop family, 111
suited for winter greenhouse, 167
varieties, 177
Anise, 304; crop family, 111
Anise hyssop, 305
Aphelinus abdominalis,
398, 399. See also Aphid(s)
Aphid(s), 158,
356, 357, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 388, 393, 397–400
controlling, 398–400; with parasites, 364, 398–99;
with predators, 372–76, 399–400
eating, 395
problems possibly caused by, 358
protecting seedlings from, 141
varieties, 397–98
Aphid midge
(Aphidoletes
aphidimyza), 365, 399
Aphidius: A. colemani, 398–99;
A. ervi, 398, 399
Aphidoletes
aphidimyza,
365, 399
Arctic Summer.
See
Mullein
INDEX
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Areoles, 187
Artichoke, 254–55
Associations and
organizations (Appendix 1), 447–48
Aster (Aster spp.), 178;
Aster
x frikartii, 178; bloom date schedule, 164, 165, 167; spring
transplanting schedule, 160
Ash, wood,
339–40
Autumn, 96
Avermectin B
(Streptomyces
avermitilis), 389–90, 408, 415
Avid.
See Avermectin B
Avocado, 255–56
Azalea (Rhododendron simsii), 178–79;
bloom date schedule, 165; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Bachelor button.
See
Centaurea
Bacillus thuringiensis
(BT), 386–87, 401, 402
Bacteria-based
diseases, 425
Baits: pest,
393–94; slug, 412
Baking soda,
spraying, 426–27
Ballasts, for HID
lighting systems, 22
Banana, 156,
157, 256–58; dwarf Cavendish
(Musa
acuminata), 257; light and temperature requirements for, 100
Bark, 332
Barriers: slug,
412–13; sow bug, 413
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Basil, 305–6; crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Bay laurel, 306
Beans, 258–60
broad, 274–75
bush, 258–59; in hanging pots, 123; layout, 108;
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 169
crop family, 111
fava, 274–75;
layout, 108; planting requirements, 139; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 168, 169
growing precautions for disease prevention, 260
light and temperature requirements for, 100
lima: schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting,
168, 169
number of seeds per ounce, 129
planting requirements, 139
pole, 107, 258–59; layout, 108; schedule for planting,
growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
pollination and, 147–48
runner: pollination and, 148
varieties, 259
vertical supports for, 259
Beauveria
bassiana,
388–89, 400, 408, 415, 419
Bedding plants,
bloom date schedule for, 163
Beds: draining,
88–89; filling, 89–90; ground, 70,
86, 88; layout, 107–9;
peninsular, 86, 87; plant
placement in, 109; raised, 70, 85–88; soil in, 352
Beet, 119, 260;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 100;
planting requirements, 139; schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting,
168, 170
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Beetle
crypto (Cryptolaemus
montrouzieri), 403–4
ladybird, 373–74;
Delphastus pusillus, 419, 421; Stethorus
punctum, 408
problems possibly caused by, 358
Begonia (Begonia
spp.), 179–80
angel-wing, 180
Begonia
feastii, 180
fibrous (Begonia
semperflorens), 179; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 167; spring
transplanting schedule, 160
number of seeds per ounce, 129
Begonia rex, 178–79
tuberous (Begonia
x tuberhybrida), 179; bloom date
schedule, 163, 164
Bench(es):
potting, 82, 83; propagation,
78–82
Benomyl, 428
Billbergia nutans,
183
Biological
pesticides, 386–89
Biosphere 2,
442
Biostimulants,
336–37
Biotechnology,
444–45
Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia
reginae), 157, 180–81; Strelitzia nicolai, 181; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Black-eyed Susan. See
Thunbergia
Blights. See
Diseases, fungus-based
Blood meal, 332
Blossom(s),
troubleshooting, 152; blossom drop, 152; blossom-end rot, 298
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Blue marguerite
daisy. See Felicia
Bolting, 119,
121
Bonemeal, 332
Borage,
306
Bordeaux spray,
391
Boron (B), 323
BotaniGard. See
Beauveria bassiana
Bottom heating,
79–80; propagation bench, 81. See
also Heaters/heating
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea
spp.), 107, 181–82; bloom date
schedule, 164; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Brassavola
orchid, 226
Brazilian plume
(Justicia carnea), 213–14; Justicia brandegeana,
214; Justicia carnea alba, 214
Brick: floors,
77;
thermal storage value, 459
Broccoli,
119,
121, 261; crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature
requirements for, 100; number of seeds per ounce, 129; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
Bromeliads: Aechmea,
183; Billbergia nutans,
183;
Bromelia spp., 182–83;
Cryptanthus, 183; Neoregelia,
183; Tillandsia, 183. See also Pineapple
Browallia (Browallia
speciosa), 183–84; bloom
date schedule, 165, 166, 167; number of seeds per ounce, 129; orange. See
Marmalade plant
Brugmansia.
See Angel’s-trumpet
Brunfelsia australis,
184
Brussels sprouts,
262;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 100;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 168, 170
BT (Bacillus thuringiensis), 386–87, 401, 402
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Bubble wrap, 50–51
Bulbs: easily
forced varieties, 185; forcing process, 186–87; spring, 184–87
Burro’s tail,
249
Bush violet. See
Browallia
Busy Lizzy. See
Impatiens
Buttercup. See
Ranunculus
Butterfly flower. See
Schizanthus
Cabbage, 119,
262–63
Chinese, 267;
crop family, 111; light and temperature requirements for, 100; number of
seeds per ounce, 129
crop family, 111, 155, 121; hardened stems in, 140
flowering (Brassica
oleracea), 213
harvesting, 107
layout, 108
light and temperature requirements for, 100
number of seeds per ounce, 129
planting requirements, 139
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
Cabbage aphid, 397
Cabbage looper,
389, 400–1; controlling,
400–1
Cactus (Cactaceae), 187–89
Christmas, 188–89; bloom date schedule, 164; suited for
winter greenhouse, 167
desert, 188
Easter, 188–89
forest, 188–89
night-blooming cereus, 189
Thanksgiving, 188
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Cactus scale, 410
Cages, 106
Caladium
(Caladium bicolor), 189
Calceolaria:
bloom date schedule, 165, 166, 167; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Calcium (Ca),
322–23
Calendula (Calendula
officinalis), 189; bloom date
schedule, 163, 165, 166, 167; number of seeds per ounce, 129; suited for
winter greenhouse, 167
Calla lily (Zantedeschia),
190–91; Zantedeschia
aethiopica, 191; Zantedeschia
childsiana, 191
Callistephus
chinensis,
178
Callus tissue,
144–45
Camellia (Camellia
spp.), 191–92; Camellia fragrans,
192; Camellia japonica, 191; Camellia
sasanqua, 191–92
Campanula (Campanula
spp.), 192; Campanula carpatica, 192;
Campanula isophylla, 192
Canna (Canna x generalis),
192–93;
Canna generalis striatus, 192
Cantaloupe, 157, 263–64;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting
requirements, 139; pollinating, 151; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 168, 170; trellising, 104–5
Cape primrose. See
Streptocarpus
Caraway, crop
family, 111
Carbon dioxide,
27–30; and composting, 29–30; depletion, 27–28; enhancement, 28;
increasing, 29; measuring, 66; ventilation and, 28–29. See
also Photosynthesis
Carbon-monoxide
detectors, 47, 49
Carnation (Dianthus
caryophyllus), 193–94;
bloom date schedule, 163, 164; light and temperature requirements for, 102;
number of seeds per ounce, 129. See
also Dianthus
INDEX
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Carrots, 264–65;
crop family, 111; harvesting, 107; layout, 108; number of seeds per ounce,
129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 168, 170
Catalogs,
114–16; tips for using, 117. See
also Mail order
Caterpillars, 382;
green worm, 400–1; problems
possibly caused by, 358
Catfacing, 298
Catnip (Nepeta cataria), 306–7
Cats, 401
Cattleya orchid, 226–27;
Cattleyea labiata, 227
Cauliflower, 119,
121, 265; crop family, 111;
layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 100; number of seeds
per ounce, 129; schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
CCA (chromated
copper arsenate) treated wood, 42–44
Celery, 265;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 100;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 170
Celosia, spring
transplanting schedule, 160
Centaurea (Centaurea
cyanus), 194; bloom date schedule, 163, 164; Centaurea moschata, 194
Chameleons, 376
Chamomile, 307
Chard, 265–66
Chenille plant (Acalypha
hispida), 157, 194–95;
Acalypha pendula, 195; bloom date schedule, 166
Cherimoya, 266–67;
light and temperature requirements for, 100
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Cheyenne Botanic
Gardens, 437–39, 440
Chicory, light and
temperature requirements for, 100
China aster. See
Aster
Chinese cabbage. See
Cabbage, Chinese
Chives, 267–68;
crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Chlorine, 38
Christmas cactus. See
Cactus, Christmas
Chromated copper
aresenate (CCA) treated wood, 42–44
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum
spp.), 195–96; bloom date
schedule, 167; edible, 268; light
and temperature requirements for, 102. See
also Marguerite daisy
Chrysanthemum
aphid, 397–98
Cilantro, 308;
crop family, 111
Cineraria (Senecio
spp.), 196; bloom date schedule, 166, 167; number of seeds per ounce, 129;
suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Cinnamon-based
pesticides and sprays, 386, 400, 427, 408
Citrus, 157,
268–69; light and temperature
requirements for, 100
Clay pots, 91–92.
See also Containers
Cleome (Cleome hassleriana), 196–97;
bloom date schedule, 164; spring transplanting schedule, 160
Clivia (Clivia miniata), 197
Cloning, 142
Coffee, 269–70;
light and temperature requirements for, 100
Coir, 333
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Cold damage, 432
Cole. See Cabbage, crop family
Coleus (Coleus blumei), 198; Coleus
pumilus, 198; crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring
transplanting schedule, 160
Collards, 270–71;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 100;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
Columnea (Columnea),
198–99; Columnea x
banksii, 198
Community
greenhouses, 436–40
Compost/composting,
333–34; carbon dioxide and,
29–30; classifying, 31; recipe, 32–33; rules, 31–32; troubleshooting,
32
Concrete: floors, 77,
88–89; thermal storage value, 459
Condensation, 9,
40, 41; avoiding and reducing, 41–42. See also Humidity
Container(s),
90–93; cleaning, 132; drainage, 92–93;
fertilizing plants in, 344; flats, 133;
for germinating seeds, 131; hanging, 93;
paper pots, 134; peat pots, 133–34,
157–58; plastic versus clay, 91–92;
plug trays, 135; recycled, 93;
repotting and up-potting, 350–52; sizing, 90–91;
slow-release fertilizers for, 344–45;
soil blocks, 134; soil in,
346–50; for starting seeds, 132–35; Styrofoam trays, 135; vegetables in,
91, 123; washing, 360. See also Potted plants
Conventional
heating, 46–47. See also Heaters/heating
Cooling/coolers:
air-conditioning, 60–62; fans, 57–59; fog systems used for, 60;
misting used for, 59–60; shade used for, 62–64; swamp/evaporative
coolers, 60–62
Cool-weather
crops, 121–22, 125–26
Copper (Cu),
323–24; and sulfur-based minerals as pesticides, 391
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Coral bells (Heuchera
sanguinea), 199
Coriander, 308;
crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Corky scab, 432
Cornflower. See
Centaurea
Cosmos, number of
seeds per ounce, 129
Cotton aphid, 398
Cotyledon
undulata,
249
Cowpeas, crop
family, 111
Crab cactus. See
Cactus, Easter
Cracked fruit,
152; troubleshooting, 298
Cress, crop
family, 111
Crocus, easily
forced varieties, 185. See also
Bulbs
Crop(s): families,
110, 111; maturity, 113; nutrition needs, 325; rotation, 112–13, 361, 424;
succession, 155; yields, 118–19
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum), 157, 199;
Codiaeum variegatum pictum, 199
Crucifers. See
Cabbage, crop family
Cryptanthus,
183
Crypto beetle (Cryptolaemus
montrouzieri), 403–4
Cucumber(s), 107, 271–74;
crop family, 111; greenhouse varieties, 150–51;
layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101; number of seeds
per ounce, 129; pollinating, 150–51;
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170; spring
transplanting schedule, 160; trellising,
272–73
Cuttings,
142–45; moisture for, 131, 133–34
Cyclamen (Cyclamen
persicum), 199–200; bloom
date schedule, 163; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Cymbidium orchid, 227
Daffodil, easily
forced varieties, 185. See also
Bulbs
Dahlia (Dahlia
pinnata hybrid), 200–1;
bloom date schedule, 164; number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring
transplanting schedule, 160
INDEX
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Daikon radish,
289. See also Radish
Daisy. See Felicia; Gerbera; Marguerite daisy; Swan River daisy
Damping-off, 430,
431
Datura, 177–78; crop
family, 111. See also
Angel’s-trumpet
Delphastus
pusillus,
419, 421
Dendrobium
orchids, 227–28
Design. See
Interior design
Dianthus (Dianthus
chinensis), 201. See also Carnation
Diatomaceous
earth, 412, 413; controlling pests with, 395
Dibble, 140, 141
Diffuse/diffusing
light, 6, 13
Dill, 308–9; crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Dirt floors, 77;
thermal storage value, 459
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Diseases/disorders,
422–34
ammonia-related, 432
bacteria, 425
biocontrol of, 428
blossom-end rot, 298
catfacing, 298
cold damage, 432
corky scab, 432
diagnosing, 356–57
early blight (Alternaria),
298
environmentally caused, 432–33
ethylene-related, 432
finger blight, 432
flower, 358
fruit cracking, 298
fungus-based, 425–26
fusarium wilt (Fusarium),
298; Fusarium oxysporum, 305–6
gray mold (Botrytis),
298
gray wall, 299
growth, 358
horticultural oils effective against, 382–83
identifying symptoms, 357, 358
leaf, 358
leaf mold (Cladosporium),
299
light-related, 433
managing, 354–434
mixed plantings used to reduce, 110, 361, 424
nitrogen oxide related, 433
nutrient-related, 433
organism-caused, 423–26
pesticide-related, 433
preventing, 424; for beans, 260; through managing
environment, 434
record keeping (Appendix 8), 482–84
resistance to, 123–24, 361, 426
salt damage, 319,
320
seedlings, 430,
431
smoke-related, 433
sooty mold, 430, 356,
398
Sporothrix, 338
spraying for, 426–28
strategies for controlling, 426–28
sunscald, 433
tobacco mosaic virus (TMV), 285, 296, 299, 423
tomato, 298–99, 430; tomato spotted-wilt virus (TSWV),
414
verticillium (Verticillium),
299
virus, 423–25; tobacco mosaic, 285, 296, 299, 423;
tomato spotted-wilt (TSWV), 414
watering-related, 433
wind-related, 433
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Dividing orchids,
225
Dogs, 401
Doors, air-lock
entry, 51–52
Downy mildew, 429.
See also Mildew
Drainage, 3, 88–89;
container, 92–93; problems possibly caused by, 358; soil, 317–18
Dusts, controlling
pests with, 395
Early blight (Alternaria),
298
Easter cactus. See
Cactus, Easter
Easter lily (Lilium
longiflorum), 201–2
Edible plants:
avoiding nitrate accumulations in, 121–22; light and temperature
requirements for, 100–2; pesticides compatible with, 369–71. See
also Fruits; Herbs; Vegetables;
individual entries
Eggplant, 274;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; pollinating, 148–49;
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170; spring
transplanting schedule, 160
Electricity:
electric heating, 47–48;
electrical needs for HID systems, 22; safety considerations, 70–71. See also Heaters/heating
Elongation, 17
Encarsia formosa, 369,
381, 390, 394, 416–19, 440–41
Endive, light and
temperature requirements for, 101
Enstar. See
Kinoprene-based pestides
EPCOT, 441–42
Epiphytes, 182,
224. See also Bromeliads; Orchids
Epsom salts, 340
Equipment:
fertilizer, 327–28; spraying, 377–78. See also
Gadgets/gizmos; Tools
Eretmocerus eremicus, 421
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Ethylene-related
diseases, 432
Ethylene vinyl
acetate (EVA), 10
Euphorbia family,
249. See also Poinsettia;
Succulents
Evaporative
coolers, 60–62
Exolite® UVT, 12
Experts, types of,
68
Fall, 96. See
also Seasons
Fans, 28, 29; cooling, 57–59; design considerations, 76–77; safety
considerations, 71
Feijoa, 275–76
Felicia (Felicia
amelloides), 202; bloom date
schedule, 164
Feltiella acarisuga,
408
Fennel, 309;
crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Fern scale, 410
Ferns, staghorn (Platycerium
bifurcatum), 245–46
Fertilizing/fertilizers,
325–26
diseases related to, 433; in seedlings, 431
equipment, 327–28
foliar feeding, 327–28
injectors, 327
numbers, 326
organic, 325–26
plants in containers, 344
problems possibly caused by, 358
safety considerations, 71
seedlings, 158; diseases related to, 431
slow-release, for containers, 344–45
tomatoes, 297
See also Nutrients
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Fiberglass, 7–8,
13; shade cloth, 63; for water
storage, 73, 74
Fig, 154, 157, 276–77;
light and temperature requirements for, 101
Finger blight, 432
Fire resistance,
11
Fish emulsion, 334
Flaming Katie. See
Kalanchoe blossfeldiana
Flats, 133
Flies
fruit, 389
greenhouse whitefly, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 388, 389,
393, 416–20; controlling, 369,
416–20; Encarsia formosa used to
control, 369, 416–19; problems possibly caused by, 358
sweet potato whitefly (silverleaf), 420–21
syrphid (hover), 375–76
Floors, 3, 77
Floss flower. See
Ageratum
Flour-dust plant. See
Kalanchoe pumila
Flowering, reasons
for, 146
Flowering tobacco.
See Nicotiana
Flowers/flowering
ornamentals, 172–253; “biological clocks,” 154; greenhouse varieties,
125; light and temperature requirements for, 102; male and female, 147;
in mixed plantings with vegetables, 111–12; number of seeds per ounce,
129; nutrition needs, 325; physiology, 147; schedule for year-round blooms,
163–67; starting, 130. See also Ornamental
plants; individual varieties
Fluorescent
lights, 18–20, 82
Fluoridated water,
38
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Fog systems, 60
Foliar feeding,
327–28
Foot-candles, 14–16,
23; values, 15–16
Forcing, 126;
cucumbers, 150–51; process,
186–87; selecting bulbs for, 185
Foundations,
2–3; insulation/insulating, 3, 5, 50
Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea x ‘Foxy’),
202–3; spring transplanting schedule, 160
Foxglove aphid,
398
Frames, kit, 4
Freesia (Freesia
refracta), 203; bloom date schedule, 166, 167; suited for winter greenhouse,
167
Freeze-outs,
394–95
Fruit(s),
254–302
nutrition needs, 325
troubleshooting: cracked, 152; immature, 152; misshapen,
152; rotting, 152; set, 152
See also
individual entries
Fruit flies, 389
Fruit rot, 429;
troubleshooting, 152
Fruit set,
troubleshooting, 152
Fuchsia (Fuchsia
spp.), 203–4; bloom date schedule, 164, 167
Fungicides,
422–23; chemical, 428
Fungus: beneficial
(Beauveria bassiana), 388–89,
400, 408, 415, 419; controlled by copper-and sulfur-based minerals, 391;
diseases, 425–26. See also
Diseases/disorders
Fungus gnat,
401–2; controlling, 401–2
Fusarium wilt (Fusarium),
298; Fusarium oxysporum, 305–6
INDEX
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Gadgets/gizmos,
evaluating, 67. See also
Equipment; Tools
Gardenia (Gardenia
jasminoides), 157, 204; bloom
date schedule, 164, 167
Gardens, pest
control in versus greenhouses, 362
Garlic, 309–10;
crop family, 111; in homemade insecticide, 380–81; layout, 108; light and
temperature requirements for, 101; planting requirements, 139; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 168, 170
Gases, venting,
46–47
Gels,
water-absorbing, 343
Geranium(s) (Pelargonium),
205–6; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165, 166; garden or zonal (Pelargonium
x hortorum), 205; ivy (Pelargonium
peltatum), 205–6; Martha
Washington (Pelargonium domesticum
or Grandiflora hybrids), 206;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; scented, 206; spring transplanting schedule,
160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Gerbera daisy (Gerbera
jamesonii), 206–7; bloom
date schedule, 166; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Germination,
130–38; after, 136–37
GFI (Ground Fault
Interrupter) outlets, 71
Glass: glazing,
8–9; low-e, 8. See also Glazing
Glazing, 3–4,
7–14; acrylic, 7, 13; choosing, 10, 11; double and triple, 50–51; ease
of application, 11; energy efficiency, 11; fiberglass, 7–8, 13; glass, 8–9;
hail damage to, 8, 9,
13; high technology, 443–44; life span, 11; overhead, 95;
plant growth affected by, 12–13; polycarbonate, 6,
9, 13,444; polyethylene films, 9–10,
13; R-values, 458–59
Globe amaranth
(Gomphrena globosa), 207–8;
bloom date schedule, 165
Gloves, 378
Gloxinia (Sinningia
speciosa), 208; bloom date
schedule, 163, 165
Gnat. See Fungus gnat
Goggles, 378
Golden-trumpet
vine (Allamanda cathartica), 107, 208–9
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Goldfish plant. See
Columnea
Gomphrena,
207–8
Grapes, 107
Grasshoppers:
eating, 395; problems possibly caused by, 358
Gravel floors, 77
Gray mold (Botrytis),
298
Gray wall, 299
Gray water, 39;
using, 39
Green lacewings. See
Lacewings, green
Green peach aphid,
398
Green worm, 400–1
Greenhouse(s)
affected by biotechnology, 444–45
books on constructing, 6
bringing outdoor plants into, 159–61
community, 436–40
cool, schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting in,
169–70
cooling and ventilating, 54–64
defining areas in, 71–72
designing and building, 2–7
do-it-yourself, 5–7
evaluating gadgets/gizmos for, 67
floors, 3, 77
foundations, 2–3; insulation/insulating, 3, 5, 50
future of, 435–45
high technology, 443–44
as home-production unit, 435–36
interior design, 69–93
kits, 4–5
layouts, 107–9
measuring light in, 14–16
microclimates in, 97,
98–99
mulch in, 352–53
nonsolar, water as thermal mass in, 75–76
optimizing energy and efficiency in, 153–54
ornamental flowering plants grown in, 161–62; for cool
winter, 253
pest control in versus gardens, 362
plant placement in, 97–99, 109
plants developed for, 125; cucumbers, 150–51; snapdragons, 244
potting area, 82–83
preventing diseases in, 434
safety considerations, 70–71
schedule for year-round blooms in, 163–67
shading, 62–64
shelves, 83–84
solar-heated, 40–52; growing areas in, 85; optimizing energy and efficiency in, 153–54; plants for,
120–22; water as thermal mass in, 72–75, 460; in winter, 155–56
space used effectively in, 103–7
starting plants in, 157–59
in summer, 156–57
vegetables grown in, 162
visualizing/planning, 69–73
warm, schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting
vegetables, 168–69
weather equipment for, 64–67
wheelchair accessible, 78
world hunger addressed by, 443
See also Greenhouse varieties; Solar greenhouses
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Greenhouse
varieties, 125; cucumbers, 150–51;
snapdragons, 244
Ground beds, 70,
86, 88
Ground Fault
Interrupter (GFI) outlets, 71
Growing areas, 85
Growing Edge
magazine, 25
Growing seasons,
153–71
Growth, 12–13,
15; and carbon dioxide, 27–28; photoperiods and, 13–14; regulators, 390
Guava, 157
Gypsum, 340
Hail damage, 8,
9, 11
Hanging pots, 93;
bush beans in, 123
Hard water, 38
Hardened stems,
140
Hardening off, 159
Harvesting, 107,
109, 155; mixed plantings, 111
Heat: for
cuttings, 144; latent, 73–74; tolerance, 120–21. See
also Heaters/heating
Heat Mirror®,
8
Heaters/heating,
backup plans, 48–50; conventional, 46–47; electric, 47–48;
kerosene, 49; heating mats, 54, 79–80;
nonventing, 46, 49; radiant, 47; safety considerations, 71; sizing, 47. See
also Solar heating
Heating mats, 54,
79–80
Heirloom seeds,
118
Herbs, 302–14;
crop family, 111; cultivating, 303; light and temperature requirements for,
101; number of seeds per ounce, 129; processing and using, 303–4; spring
transplanting schedule, 160. See also
Edible plants. See also individual
entries
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Hibiscus (Hibiscus
spp.), 209; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
HID
(high-intensity discharge) lamps, 20–25. See
also HID lighting systems
HID
(high-intensity discharge) lighting systems, 20–25; ballasts, 22;
drawbacks and other considerations, 22–23; electrical needs, 22;
increasing efficiency of, 23–24; light bulbs, 21–22;
light movers, 23; mixing bulbs
in, 24; sizing, 24–25. See also
HID lamps
High-pressure
sodium (HPS) lamps, 21
Honeydew, 356,
398
Horsetail tea,
spraying, 427
Horticultural
oils, 382–83, 40, 403, 404, 408, 411, 415, 421; homemade, 383, 400
Hose, 36
Hot Pepper Wax
Insect Repellent. See Pepper-based
pesticides
Hover fly, 375–76
Hoya (Hoya carnosa), 209–10;
Hoya longifolia, 210
HPS (high-pressure
sodium) lamps, 21
Humidity, 39–45;
for cuttings, 144, 145; and disease prevention, 434; for IPM (integrated
pest management), 365; high, troubleshooting, 44; low, 44–45; measuring,
65–66; propagation bench, 81; for seedlings, 136; winter, 97; wood and, 42–44,
62. See also Condensation; Fog systems; Misting; Swamp coolers
Husk tomato. See
Tomatillo
Hyacinth: bloom
date schedule, 166; easily forced varieties, 185; suited for winter
greenhouse, 167
Hybrids:
advantages and disadvantages, 116–18; seeds, 128, 130
Hydroponics,
328–31; advantages, 329; disadvantages, 329–30; setups, 330–31
Hygrometers, 38,
40
Hypoaspis miles,
413, 415
Hyssop, anise, 305
Impatiens (Impatiens
spp.), 210; bloom date schedule, 165, 167; Impatiens repens, 210; New Guinea, 210; number of seeds per ounce,
129; spring transplanting schedule, 160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Incandescent
lights, 18
Injectors,
fertilizer, 327
Inorganic soil
amendments, 340–42
Insecticidal
soaps, 381–82, 403, 404, 408, 421, homemade, 382
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Insecticides. See
Pesticides; individual entries
Insects:
beneficial, pesticides compatible with, 369, 370; mixed plantings used to
reduce, 110, 361; resistance to, 124–25; screening, 59.
See also Pests
Insulation/insulating:
foundations, 3, 5, 50; night curtain, 52; Styrofoam, 49; walls, 50
Integrated pest
management. See IPM
Interior design,
69–93; aisles and floors, 77–78; comfort considerations, 69–70;
defining areas, 71–72; fans and vents, 76–77; interior surface
considerations, 72; light and shade considerations, 72; mixing garden and
leisure space, 84–85; planting options, 85–93; potting area, 82–83;
propagation bench, 78–82; safety considerations, 70–71; screens, 77;
shelves, 83–84; thermal mass
considerations, 72–76
IPM (integrated
pest management), 359–71; background, 363; beneficial insects used in,
364, 365–68, 369; components of, 361; humidity, 365; sprays, 368–71;
temperature, 365
Iris, Iris reticulata, 185; easily forced varieties, 185
Iron (Fe), 324
Iron phosphate,
412
Jasmine (Jasminum
spp.), 107, 157; bloom date schedule, 16, 211–124;
Jasminum humile, 211; Jasminum
nitidum, 211; Jasminum officinale,
211; Jasminum polyanthum, 211; Jasminum
x stephanense, 211; Jasminum
tortuosum, 211; suited for winter greenhouse, 167; Trachelospermum
jasminoides, 211
Joseph’s Coat. See
Croton
Kaffir lily (Clivia
miniata), 197
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe
spp.) 212; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165; Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, 212; Kalanchoe
daigremontiana, 212; Kalanchoe
mortagei, 212; Kalanchoe pinnata,
212; Kalanchoe pumila, 212; Kalanchoe
tomentosa, 212; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Kale, 277
crop family, 111
flowering (Brassica
oleracea), 213; bloom date
schedule, 166; spring transplanting schedule, 160; suited for winter
greenhouse, 167
layout, 108
light and temperature requirements for, 101
number of seeds per ounce, 129
planting requirements, 139
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Kerosene heaters,
49
King’s crown
(Justicia carnea), 213–14; Justicia brandegeana,
214; Justicia carnea alba, 214
Kingfisher daisy. See
Felicia
Kinoprene-based
pesticides, 390–91, 419
Kit greenhouses,
4–5
Kohlrabi, 121,
277–78; crop family, 111;
layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101; number of seeds
per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for planting, growing,
and harvesting, 169, 170
Lacewing, green (Chrysoperla
carnea and C. rufilabris), 372–73, 399, 404, 411; controlling greenhouse whiteflies with, 419
Ladybug, 373–74,
399; Delphastus pusillus, 419, 421; Stethorus
punctum, 408
Lady’s-Slipper
orchid. See Paphiopedilum orchids
Larkspur (Consolida
ambigua), 214; bloom date
schedule, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Latent heat,
73–74
Lavender, 310;
number of seeds per ounce, 129
Layouts, 107–9
LD-50 number, 380,
384
Leafhoppers, 385, 403;
controlling, 403
Leaf miner, 382,
384, 385, 389, 402–3;
controlling, 402–3; problems possibly caused by, 358
Leaf mold (Cladosporium),
299, 334–35
Leaf rot, 429
Leaf spots, 429. See
also Diseases, fungus-based
Leaves, water and,
37
Leeks, crop
family, 111; light and temperature requirements for, 101
Lemon(s), 269. See
also Citrus
Lemon balm, 310
Leptomastix
dactylopii,
404
Lettuce, 121,
278–81
Bibb, 279–80
harvesting, 107
iceberg, 280
insects and, 124
layout, 108
leaf, 279
light and temperature requirements for, 101
number of seeds per ounce, 129
planting requirements, 139
Romaine, 279,
280
schedule: for planting, growing, and harvesting, 169,
170; for spring transplanting, 160
varieties, 278–79;
with lower nitrate accumulation, 122
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Light
average percent possible sunshine by state (Appendix 2),
449–53
diffusing, 6,
13
diseases related to, 433; seedling, 431
foot-candles, 14–16
improving, 16
low, 16, 18, 25–27
lumens, 14–15
lux, 15
measuring, 14–16
movers, 23
plant growth affected by, 12–13, 15
problems possibly caused by, 358
requirements: for cut flowers, 102; for edible plants,
100–2; for germination, 132; for seedlings, 136
summer, 94–96
supplementary, 17–27
transmission, 11
ultraviolet, 10, 12
See also
Lighting/lighting systems
Light bulbs, HID,
21–22; mixing types of, 24
Light meters,
15–16
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Lighting/lighting
systems, 17–27; duration, 25; fluorescent, 18–20, 82; HID
(high-intensity discharge), 20–25; incandescent, 18; microwave, 25;
propagation bench, 81, 82
Lily. See Calla lily; Easter lily; Kaffir lily
Limes, 269. See
also Citrus
Limestone,
340–41
Lindorus lophanthae,
410
Lisianthus (Eustoma
grandiflorum), 214–15;
bloom date schedule, 166, 167
Living stones, 249
Lizards, 376
Lobelia (Lobelia
tenuior), 215; spring transplanting schedule, 160
Low light, 16, 18,
25–27
Low-e glass, 8
Luffa squash, 292.
See also Squash, winter
Lumens, 14–15
Lupine, bloom date
schedule, 166
Lux, 15
Madagascar palm,
249
Magnesium (Mg),
323
Magnifying glass, 355
Mail-order
catalogs, 114–16; tips for using, 117
pest control (Appendix 3), 454–57
plants (Appendix 5), 461–65
seeds (Appendix 6), 466–70
supplies (Appendix 7), 471–77
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Malathion. See
Pesticides, synthetic
Malope (Malvaceae trifida), 215–16;
bloom date schedule, 166; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Mandevilla (Mandevilla
spp.) , 107, 216; Mandevilla boliviensis, 216; Mandevilla
sanderi, 216; Mandevilla x amabilis,
216; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Manganese (Mn),
324
Manure, 335–36;
teas, 335–36
Maple, flowering (Abutilon
megapotamicum), 216–17;
bloom date schedule, 164; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Marguerite daisy: Anthemis
tinctoria, 217; bloom date schedule, 164; Chrysanthemum
frutescens, 217; suited for
winter greenhouse, 167. See also
Felicia
Marigold (Tagetes
spp.), 217–18
African, 217; bloom date schedule, 163
bloom date schedule, 164, 165
controlling nemotodes with, 409
French, 217
Mexican or sweet-scented. See
Root beer plant
number of seeds per ounce, 129
spring transplanting schedule, 160
Marmalade plant
(Streptosolen jamesonii), 218
Mats, heating, 54,
79–80
Maturity, 146
Mealybug, 381,
382, 383, 384, 388, 403–5;
controlling, 403–5; problems possibly caused by, 358
Measuring: carbon
dioxide, 66; foundations, 2–3;
humidity, 65–66; light, 14–16;
temperatures, 64–65
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Melon(s), 157
cantaloupe, 157, 263–64;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting
requirements, 139; pollinating, 151; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 168, 170; trellising, 104–5
crop family, 111
muskmelon, 263–64
pollinating, 151
spring transplanting schedule, 160
watermelon, 107, 302;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 102;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Melon aphid, 398
Mesoseiulus
longipes,
407
Metal halide (MH)
lamps, 21
Metaphycus
helvolus, 410
MH (metal halide)
lamps, 21
Mice, 405
Microbes, soil,
319
Microbial
enhancements, 336–37
Microbial
pesticides, 386–89; Bacillus
thuringiensis and B. t.
israeliensis, 386–87, 401, 402
Microclimate:
definition, 96; greenhouse, 98,
97–99; rules, 99; winter, 96–97
Micronutrients,
321, 323–24; chelated, 342–43. See
also Boron (B); Copper (Cu); Iron (Fe); Manganese (Mn); Molybdenum (Mo);
Nutrients; Silicon; Zinc (Zn)
Microwave lights,
25
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Midge: aphid midge
(Aphidoletes aphidimyza), 365, 399;
Feltiella acarisuga, 408
Mildew
downy, 429
powdery, 124, 429; cinnamon used to control, 386; garlic
and, 380
See also Diseases, fungus-based
Milk, spraying,
426
Milk thistle, 310
Millipedes, 405–6
Mimosa, crop
family, 111
Mimulus (Mimulus
x hybridus), 218; bloom
date schedule, 166; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Mina (Mina lobata), 107, 219;
bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165
Minerals
copper (Cu), 323–24; pesticides with, 391
sulfur (S), 323; controlling mites with, 408–9;
pesticides with, 391; sprays, 427–28
Mint, 310–11;
crop family, 111; varieties, 311
Minute pirate bug (Orius
insidiosus), 415
Miracle products
and stimulants, 337
Misting, 36, 45, 79;
for cooling, 59–60; for cuttings, 144, 145; seedlings, 141; systems, 80,
81–82; timers, 80, 81
Mites, 382, 386
Amblyseius:
A. cucumeris
(aka Neoseiulus cucumeris), 414
Amblyseius
degenerans (aka Neoseiulus
degenerans), 414–15
beneficial, 406–8; controllings thrips with, 414–15; Hypoaspis
miles, 402; Hypoaspis miles,
413
controlling, 406–9
Hypoaspis
miles, 415
Mesoseiulus
longipes, 407
Noeseiulus
californicus, 407–8
Phytoseiulus
macropilus, 408
Phytoseiulus
persimilis, 407
spider, 381, 383, 385, 388, 389, 391, 406–9; problems possibly caused by, 358
two-spotted, 406–9
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Mixed plantings,
109–12, 361, 424
Moisture: for
seeds, seedlings, and cuttings, 131, 133–34; soil’s ability to hold, 317
Mold: gray (Botrytis),
298; leaf (Cladosporium), 299;
sooty, 430, 356, 398
Molybdenum (Mo),
324
Monkey flower. See
Mimulus
Monopodial plants,
225
Moon lily. See
Datura
Morning glory (Ipomoea),
107, 219–20; bloom date schedule, 164, 165; greenhouse-grown, 12; Ipomoea
nil, 219; Ipomoea purpurea, 219; Ipomoea
tricolor, 219
Mother of
Hundreds. See Kalanchoe mortagei
Mounting systems,
polycarbonate, 11
Mulch/mulching:
disadvantages, 413; in greenhouses, 352–53
Mullein (Verbascum
bombyciferum), 220–21;
bloom date schedule, 165; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Muskmelon, 263–64
Mustard: crop
family, 111; greens, 101
Narcissus: bloom
date schedule, 166; easily forced varieties, 185
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum
majus), 107, 221–22; bloom
date schedule, 166; crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129; suited
for winter greenhouse, 167
Neem-based
pesticides, 384–8, 403, 415, 419
Nematodes, 409;
beneficial, 411, 413; controlling, 409; parasitic (Steinernema
carpocapsae, S. feltiae, and Heterorhabditis), 387–88, 401–2, 404, 411
Nemesia (Nemesia
strumosa), 222; bloom date schedule, 163, 166, 167; suited for winter
greenhouse, 167
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Neoregelia,
183
Neoseiulus cucumeris
(aka
Amblyseius cucumeris),
414
Neoseiulus degenerans (aka
Amblyseius degenerans), 414–15
New Alchemy
Institute, 122
New Zealand
spinach. See Spinach, New Zealand
Nicotiana (Nicotiana
spp.), 222–23; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165; crop family, 111;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring transplanting schedule, 160
Nicotine:
pesticides with, 386; tea, 380, 385
Night-blooming
cereus, 189
Night curtain, 52
Nitrates,
avoiding accumulations of, 121–22
Nitrogen (N), 321,
322, 326, 356, 400. See also
Fertilizers; Nutrients; Soil amendments
Nitrogen oxides,
433
Noeseiulus californicus,
407–8
Nonventing
heaters, 46, 49
Nozzles, 34,
36–37, 59–60; cleaning, 378
Nutrients:
diseases related to, 433; for germination, 132; imbalance, 356; soil and
plant, 320–25. See also Calcium
(Ca); Fertilizers; Magnesium (Mg); Micronutrients; Nitrogen (N); Phosphorus
(P); Potassium (K); Silicon; Soil amendments; Sulfur (S)
Okra, 281–82;
light and temperature requirements for, 101; number of seeds per ounce, 129;
planting requirements, 139; pollination and, 148; schedule for planting,
growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Oleander
(Nerium oleander), 223
Oncidium orchid, 228
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Onion(s), 282–83
bulbs: layout, 108; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 169, 170
bunching, 283
green, 282–83;
layout, 108
greens, schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
light and temperature requirements for, 101
multiplier, 283
number of seeds per ounce, 129
onion family, 111
photoperiods and, 14
planting requirements, 139
spring transplanting schedule, 160
Oranges, 268–69.
See also Citrus
Orchids
Brassavola, 226; B.
nodosa, 226
Cattleya, 226–27
cinnamon used as pesticide on, 386
Cymbidium, 227
Dendrobium, 227–28; D.
aggregatum, 227–28; D. nobile, 227–28
epiphytes, 224, 225
monopodial, 225
Oncidium,
228
(Orchidaceae), 223–32
Paphiopedilum, 228–29
Phalaenopsis, 229
sympodial, 225
terrestrials, 224, 225
troubleshooting, 230–32
Vanda, 229–30; terete
types, 230
vanilla (Planifolia
fragrans), 230
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Oregano, 311
Organic
fertilizers, 325–26
Organic soil
amendments, 332–40
Ornamental plants,
157, 172–253
best suited for cool winter greenhouse, 167, 253
for cut flowers, 252–53
growing in greenhouses, 161–62
fragrant, 253
transplanting, 158; schedule, 158
with unusual or colorful leaves, 253
vining, 252
See also
individual entries
Overwatering, 35,
97. See also Watering
Oxalis (Oxalis
spp.), 232
Pachypodiums, 249
Painted tongue. See
Salpiglossis
Palm(s); date (Roebelenii),
233; fan (Chamaerops humilis or
Livistona chinensis), 233; lady (Rhapis
excelsa), 233; Madagascar, 249; (Palmae),
232–33; sago (Cycas
revoluta), 232–33
Panda plant. See
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana),
233–34; bloom date schedule,
163, 165, 166, 167; number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring transplanting
schedule, 160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Papaya, 283–84
Paper pots, 134
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Paphiopedilum
orchid, 228–29
Parasites
aphids controlled by, 398–99
beneficial, 364, 365, 369, 398–99; controlling scale
with, 410
Encarsia
formosa, 369, 381, 390, 394, 416–19, 440–41
Eretmocerus
eremicus,
421
Lindorus
lophathae,
410
Metaphycus
helvolus,
410
mites, 413
nematodes (Steinernema
carpocapsae, S. feltiae, and Heterorhabditis),
387–88, 401–2, 404
See also Predators, beneficial
Parsley, 311–12;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; planting requirements, 139; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Parsnips, light
and temperature requirements for, 101
Passionflower, (Passiflora
spp.), 107, 157, 234–35; Passiflora actinia, 234; Passiflora
edulis, 234; Passiflora x alatocaerulea,
234
PBO (piperonyl
butoxide), 393
Peas, 107, 119,
121, 284–85; crop family, 111;
layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101; number of seeds
per ounce, 129; pollination and, 148; schedule for planting, growing, and
harvesting, 169, 170
Peat moss,
337–39; peat humus, 339; sphagnum, 337–38
Peat pots, 133–34,
157–58
Pencil plants, 249
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Peninsular beds, 86,
87
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), 235
Pepper(s), 285–86;
crop family, 111; layout, 108; light and temperature requirements for, 101;
number of seeds per ounce, 129; pollination and, 148; schedule for planting,
growing, and harvesting, 169, 170; spring transplanting schedule, 160;
varieties, 285, 286
Pepper-based
pesticides, 385–86, 400, 403, 405, 408, 415, 421
Perennials, 162;
spring transplanting schedule, 160
Perlite, 341
Peruvian lily. See
Alstroemeria
Pest control: mail
order (Appendix 3), 454–57; trends, 440–41
Pesticides
alternative, 380–89
aphid, 400
Avermectin B (Streptomyces
avermitilis), 389–90, 408, 415
botanically based, 383–86
chemical/synthetic, 376–77, 392
cinnamon-based, 386, 400
compatibility: with beneficial insects, 369, 370; with edible crops, 369–71
copper- and sulfur-based minerals as, 391
diseases related to, 433
growth regulators, 390
homemade, 380–81
horticultural oils, 382–83, 40, 403, 404, 408, 411,
415, 421
hot pepper-based, 385–86, 400, 403, 405, 408, 408, 415,
421
insecticidal soaps, 381–82, 403, 404, 408, 421
kinoprene-based, 390–91, 419
LD-50 number, 380, 384
microbial and biological, 386–89
naturally based, 389–92
neem-based, 384–85, 403, 415, 419
nicotine-based, 386
pyrethrin-based, 383–84, 40, 403, 404–5, 408, 415,
419, 421
rayania-based, 384
rotenone-based, 384
sabadilla-based, 384
safety, 378–80; considerations, 71
synthetic, 376–77, 392
systemic, 392
See also Pests; Sprays
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Pests, 158, 159,
396–421
baits and traps, 393–94
beneficial, 364, 365–68, 369, 398
controlling/managing, 354–434: in greenhouses versus
gardens, 362; with beneficial insects, 364, 365–68, 369; with diatomaceous
earth, 395; with dusts, 395; with freeze-outs, 394–95; with integrated
pest management (IPM), 359–71; with sprays, 376–80; strategies,
357–59; with water, 391–92; without sprays, 393–95
eating, 395
identifying, 396–97
predators that eat multiple, 371–76
record keeping (Appendix 8), 482–84
resistance to, 124–25, 361
on roses, 241
steps for minimizing, 360–61
symptoms of, 357, 358
See also Aphids; Cabbage looper; Fungus gnat; Leaf miners; Leafhopper;
Mealybug; Mice; Millipedes; Mites; Nematodes; Pesticides; Pets; Scale;
Slugs; Snails; Sow bugs; Thrips
Petunia (Petunia
x hybrida), 154, 235; bloom
date schedule, 163, 164, 165; crop family, 111; spring transplanting
schedule, 160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
pH, 318–19; scale, 318
Phalaenopsis
orchid, 229
Phlox, number of
seeds per ounce, 129
Phosphate:
colloidal, 341; rock, 341; super,
341
Phosphorus (P),
321, 322, 326. See also
Fertilizers; Nutrients; Soil amendments
Photoperiods/photoperiodism,
13–14, 25, 154; incandescent lights and, 18
Photosynthesis,
12–13, 27; aiding, 16;
incandescent lights and, 18. See also
Carbon dioxide
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Phytoseiulus macropilus,
408
Phytoseiulus persimilis,
407
Pill bugs, 395, 413;
controlling, 413
Pineapple, 286–87.
See also Bromeliads
Pineapple guava. See
Feijoa
Pineapple sage (Salvia
elegans), 236; bloom date schedule, 164; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Piperonyl butoxide
(PBO), 393
Planning, 69–73
Plant growth,
12–13, 15; and carbon dioxide, 27–28; photoperiods and, 13–14
Planting
depth: for germination, 132, 136; and seedling diseases,
431
mixed/integrated, 109–12, 361, 424
patterns, 107–13
record keeping (Appendix 8), 480–81
very tiny seeds, 137
Plants:
“biological clocks,” 154; developed for greenhouses, 125;
disease-resistant, 426; for solar-heated and cool-winter greenhouses,
120–22; growing for outside, 157–59; inspecting, 355; low light’s
effect on, 18; mail order (Appendix 5), 461–65; monopodial 225;
moving from outdoors into greenhouse, 159–61; nutrients for, 320–25;
nutrition needs, 325; ordering, 115; propagating, 127–45; rooting,
142–45; selecting, 114–26; spacing, 16, 103, 107–9,
431; staking, 106–7; starting, 157–58; sympodial 225;
tall versus bushy, 122–23;
trellising, 103–6; winter-loving, 125–26. See
also Edible plants; Flowers; Ornamental plants; Tropical plants;
Vegetables; individual varieties
Plastic packs, 133,
135. See also Containers
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Plastic pots,
91–92. See
also Containers
Plug trays, 135.
See also Containers
Plumbago (Plumbago
auriculata), 107, 236
Pocketbook plant (Calceolaria
crenatiflora), 236–37
Poinsettia (Euphorbia
pulcherrima), 237–38; bloom
date schedule, 165
Polka-dot plant (Hypoestes
phyllostachya), 238; bloom
date schedule, 165, 166
Pollination,
146–52; artificial, 151; methods, 147–51; of tropical and subtropical
plants, 151–52; optimum conditions for, 146–47; troubleshooting, 152
Polycarbonate:
glazing, 6,
9, 13, 444; mounting system, 11
Polyethylene
films, 9–10, 13
Polymers,
water-absorbing, 343
Poor man’s
orchid. See Schizanthus
Poppy (Papaveraceae spp.), 238–39;
bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167; Iceland (Papaver nudicaule), 238; Oriental (Papaver orientale), 238; Papaver
somniferum, 238; shirley (Papaver
rhoeas), 238; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Portulaca, spring
transplanting schedule, 160
Pot marigold. See
Calendula
Potassium
(K), 321, 322, 326. See also
Fertilizers; Nutrients; Soil amendments
Potato, 287;
crop family, 111. See also Sweet
potato
Potato aphid, 398
Potato starch, 427
Potted plants,
90–93; in raised beds, 86. See
also Containers
Potting benches, 82,
83
Potting soil,
346–50; commercial, 347–48; customizing, 349–50; homemade, 348–50; recipe, 349. See
also Soil
Powdery mildew,
124, 429; cinnamon used to control, 386; garlic and, 380
Prairie gentian. See
Lisianthus
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Praying mantis, 374
Predators,
beneficial, 364, 399–400; controlling scale with , 411; controlling slugs
with, 412; crypto beetle (Cryptolaemus
montrouzieri), 403–4; green
lacewings (Chrysoperla carnea and C.
rufilabris), 372–73; Hypoaspis miles,
402; ladybug or ladybird beetle, 373–74;
mites, 406–8; multiple pests, 371–76; praying mantis, 374; spiders, 374–75; Stethorus
punctum, 408; syrphid or hover fly, 375–76;
toads, chameleons, lizards, salamanders, and snakes, 376;
wasps (Leptomastix dactylopii),
404. See also Parasites
Primrose (Primula
spp.), 239; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165, 166; Primula malacoides, 239; Primula
obconica, 239; Primula sinensis,
239; suited for winter greenhouse, 167. See
also Streptocarpus (cape
primrose)
Primula. See
Primrose
Propagation,
127–45; with cuttings, 142–45; seed, 128, 130
Propagation bench,
78–82; setting up, 81
Pruning, tomatoes,
297, 300–1
Pseudostem, 257
Pumpkin, 292;
crop family, 111. See also Squash,
winter
Purslane, 288
Pyrethrin-based
pesticides, 383–84, 40, 403, 404–5, 408, 415, 419, 421
Pyrethroids,
383–84
Quamoclit vine. See
Mina
Queen’s tears. See
Billbergia nutans
R-values, 458–59
Radiant heating,
47. See also Heaters/heating
Radish, 288–89;
crop family, 111; Daikon, 289; layout, 108; light and temperature
requirements for, 101; number of seeds per ounce, 129; schedule for
planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Rainwater, 39
Raised beds, 70,
85–88; constructing, 85,
87–88; trellising in, 103
Ranunculus (Ranunculus
asiaticus), 239–40; bloom
date schedule, 163, 166, 167; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Rayania-based
pesticides, 384
Record keeping
(Appendix 8), 478–84
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Red Riding Hood. See
Mandevilla sanderi
Reflective
surfaces, 23–24, 72;
increasing, 25–27
Repotting,
350–52; orchids, 225–26; process, 351
Respirator mask, 356,
378
Rock floors, 77
Rock wool,
341–42
Rondeletia (Rondeletia
spp.), 240; Rondeletia leucophylla,
240; Rondeletia splendens, 240
Root beer plant (Tagetes
lucida), 312
Root rot, 429–30
Rooting, 142–45
Rooting powder,
142–43
Roots: care
requirements, 315–53; root rot, 429–30; seedling, 140–41
Rose (Rosa spp.), 240–41;
greenhouse-grown, 12; light and temperature requirements for, 102
Rose aphid, 398
Rosemary, 312–13;
crop family, 111; number of seeds per ounce, 129
Rot(s): leaf,
stem, and fruit, 429; root, 429–30. See
also Diseases, fungus-based
Rotenone-based
pesticides, 384
Rubbing alcohol,
controlling mealybugs with, 405
Rusts. See Fungus-based diseases
Rutabaga: crop
family, 111; light and temperature requirements for, 101
Sabadilla-based
pesticides, 384
Safety, 70–71;
with sprays, 378–80
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Sage, 313; crop family, 111. See
also Pineapple sage
Salamanders, 376
Salpiglossis (Salpiglossis
sinuata), 242; crop family,
111; bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165; number of seeds per ounce, 129;
spring transplanting schedule, 160
Salt: damage, 319,
320; Epsom, 340; and seedling diseases, 431; in soil, 319
Salvia (Salvia farinacea), 242–43;
spring transplanting schedule, 160
Sand, 342; thermal
storage value, 459
Sawdust, 339
Scab, corky, 432
Scale, 381, 382, 409–11
black, 410
brown, 410
cactus, 410
controlling, 410–11
fern, 410
long brown, 410
problems possibly caused by, 358
varieties, 410
Scallions, crop
family, 111. See also Onions,
green
Schedule(s): bloom
date, 163–67; for planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables, 168–70;
ornamental spring transplant, 160; vegetable spring transplant, 160
Scheduling,
153–71
Schizanthus (Schizanthus
x wisetonensis), 243; bloom
date schedule, 164, 165, 166, 167
Screens: design
considerations, 77; vent, 59
Sea lavender. See
Statice
Seasons: cool, 154–55;
greenhouse, 94–97, 154–57;
greenhouse; warm, 154–55
Security, 11
Seedlings:
diseases, 430, 431; light for,
136; moisture for, 131, 133–34; roots, 140–41;
starting, 157–58; transplanting, 138, 140–41
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Seeds: age of, and
seedling diseases, 431; heirloom, 118; hybrid, 118, 128, 130; mail order
(Appendix 6), 466–70; number per ounce, 129; ordering, 115–16; planting
and germinating, 130–38; propagating, 128, 130; sowing, 135–36;
storing, 130; very tiny, 137; viability, 128
Sensitive plant (Mimosa
pudica), 243–44
Sewage sludge, 339
Shade cloth,
fiberglass, 63
Shading, 16;
compound, 53; drawbacks of, 64; greenhouses, 62–64; tall plants, 96
Shallots, crop
family, 111
Shelves, 83–84
Shrimp plant (Justicia
brandegeana or Beloperone
guttata), 244; suited for
winter greenhouse, 167
Shungiku. See
Chrysanthemum, edible
Shut-off valves,
37
Shutters, vent, 58
Silicon (N), 321,
325; spraying, 427
Silver Lining. See
Mullein
Silverleaf (sweet
potato whitefly), 420–21
Sinks, 83
Siphons,
fertilizer, 327
Site orientation,
52
Sludge, 339
Slugs, 376, 385,
395, 411–13; controlling,
412–13; problems possibly caused by, 358; protecting seedlings from, 141
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Smoke, diseases
related to, 433
Snails, 411–13;
controlling, 412–13; problems possibly caused by, 358
Snakes, 376
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum
majus), 154, 160–61, 244–45;
bloom date schedule, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167; forcing snaps, 244; light and
temperature requirements for, 102; number of seeds per ounce, 129; spring
transplanting schedule, 160; suited for winter greenhouse, 167
Soft water, 38
Soil
aeration, 316
in beds, 352
in containers, 346–50
and disease prevention, 434
as thermal mass, 87
clay, 89
for cuttings, 144
drainage, 88–89,
317–18
filling beds with, 89–90
for germinating seeds, 131
maintaining, 344–50
microbes, 319
moisture-holding ability, 317
nutrients for, 320–25
orchid, 224
organic matter, 317
salt in, 319
salty, 89
and seedling diseases, 431
sterile, 346–47; for starting seeds, 132
temperature, 52–54; fertilizer uptake affected by, 343;
for germination, 131, 139
testing for watering, 35–36
thermometers, 53,
66
warming, 53
“year-round,” 316
See also Potting soil; Soil amendments
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Soil amendments,
331–43
bark, 332
blood meal, 332
bonemeal, 332
chelated micronutrients, 342–43
coir, 333
compost, 333–34
Epsom salts, 340
fish emulsion, 334
gypsum, 340
inorganic, 340–42
leaf mold, 334–35
limestone, 340–41
manure, 335–36
microbial enhancements and biostimulants, 336–37
miracle products and stimulants, 337
organic, 332–40
peat moss, 337–39
perlite, 341
phosphate: colloidal, 341; rock, 341; super, 341
polymers and gels, 343
rock wool, 341–42
sand, 342
sawdust, 339
sewage sludge, 339
vermiculite, 342
wood ash, 339–40
Soil blocks, 134
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Solar greenhouses,
40–52; growing areas, 85; in
winter, 155–56; optimizing energy and efficiency in, 153–54; plants for,
120–22; water as thermal mass in, 72–75, 460; in winter, 155–56
Solar heating,
40–52; for kit greenhouses, 4–5; thermal storage, 51. See
also Thermal mass
Solar-rights laws,
15
Solenoid valve, 81
Sooty mold, 356,
398, 430. See also Mold
Sorrel, 289
Sow bugs, 395, 413;
controlling, 413
Sowing: direct,
137–38; seeds, 135–36; tools,
136; very tiny seeds, 137
Spacing (plant),
16, 103, 107–9; and disease
prevention, 434; and seedling diseases, 431; seeds, 132–33, 135–36
Spanish flag. See
Mina
Sphagnum peat
moss, 337–38
Spider flower. See
Cleome
Spider mites, 381,
383, 388, 389, 391, 406–9;
problems possibly caused by, 358
Spiders, 374–75
Spinach, 119, 289–90
crop family, 111
harvesting, 107
layout, 108
light and temperature requirements for, 101
New Zealand, 107, 281;
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170; trellising, 105
number of seeds per ounce, 129
planting requirements, 139
schedule for planting, growing, and harvesting, 169, 170
Sporothrix,
338
INDEX
To the book: Greenhouse Gardener's Companion
Sprays/spraying
adjuvants and additives, 392–93
alternative, 380–89
baking soda, 426–27
Bordeaux, 391
chemical/synthetic, 376–77
cinnamon, 427
for controlling: aphids, 400; fungus gnats,
402; greenhouse whiteflies, 419–20;
mealybugs, 404–5; mites, 408–9; pests, 376–80; slugs, 412; sweet
potato whiteflies, 421; thrips, 415
for diseases, 426–27
equipment, 377–78
homemade, 380–81
IPM, 368–71
LD-50 number, 380, 384
milk, 426
nontoxic, 426–28
potato starch, 427
procedure, 379
safety, 378–80
silicon, 427
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