Maximum Yield USA April/May 2019 | Page 38

WEEDS IN MY GREENHOUSE? Say it ain’t so ! by Shannon McKee When it comes to greenhouse growing, weeds are still something horticulturists must deal with and eradicate. Shannon McKee shows indoor growers how to stamp out weeds and keep them from returning. greenhouse is the perfect environment for growing all types of lovely plants. Some of us use Y our our greenhouses to extend our growing season so we can grow through the spring and fall, and in some setups, even get fresh crops in the winter. Others use their greenhouse to grow plants that are more exotic than what they can grow throughout the year. No matter how you use your greenhouse, it’s not just the perfect growing environment for the plants you want — it’s also a perfect growing environment for weeds. Some may have this misconception that growing in an enclosed environment means no pesky things like insects or weeds. The truth is you can have problems like weeds. Let’s go over how you can abolish them from your greenhouse once they’ve taken hold, and what steps you need to take to prevent them from getting a foothold again in the future. 38 Maximum Yield