Page: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8Print this page back to Greenhouse Shading is necessary, in summer, to prevent
the greenhouse from overheating. There are several methods for creating shade
in the greenhouse: • The simplest
method is to purchase specially formulated shading paint. This is mixed like
whitewash and applied in spring. It is easy to wipe off in
autumn. • Shading panels are available for some models of
aluminium greenhouse. These are easy to clip into place. • Shading
fabric such as woven plastic netting can also be clipped into place, usually on
the inside of the building. • As an alternative shading device,
plant and train a grapevine to provide living shade all summer, and a delicious
autumn harvest.
If possible, plant your grapevine in bare soil outside the
greenhouse, leading its main stem through the side of the greenhouse. This will
enable a wider, cooler root-run and will reduce the risk of mildew on the vine
leaves.
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