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Maximizing Pollination in Your Greenhouse
- December 31, 2022
Pollination is an essential part of the growth process for many plants. Inside a greenhouse, pollinators such as bees and other insects play a critical role in the development of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Understanding how to maximize pollination inside your greenhouse can ensure that you get the most out of each season’s crop. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can increase pollination in your greenhouse.
Attracting Pollinators
The first step towards maximizing pollination is to attract pollinators to your greenhouse. The best way to do this is by planting a variety of flowering plants that will produce pollen and nectar sources for them. These plants should be placed close to the entrance of your greenhouse so they are easy for any passing bees or other insects to find. It’s also important to avoid using pesticides on these plants as they can kill off the very pollinators that you are trying to attract.
Providing Shelter
Pollinators also need shelter when they are inside your greenhouse, so make sure there are places for them to hide from predators or weather conditions such as rain or wind. This could be anything from rocks or logs on the ground to potted plants or even bird houses placed high up in the rafters of your greenhouse where they can stay safe and dry while still being able to access pollen and nectar sources.
Managing Temperature
Temperature also plays an important role in successful pollination inside a greenhouse. Too hot and some types of pollinators may not be able to survive; too cold and other types won’t visit often enough. To provide an ideal environment, make sure that temperatures remain between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit during daylight hours throughout most of the year. This will ensure that both native and non-native species have plenty of time within your greenhouse during their active periods.
Maximizing pollination inside your greenhouse is key to getting optimal yields from each season’s crops so it’s important to understand how different factors affect it such as temperature, shelter, and attracting pollinators with flowering plants. By understanding these factors and taking steps like providing adequate shelter for visiting insects, avoiding pesticides near entrances, keeping temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit during daylight hours, you can ensure maximum success when it comes time for harvest each year!
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