Tasks for November
After the first frosts, the fuchsias left in the garden can have their crowns protected by a mulch. Top growth can be tidied by cutting back by up to a third and left for the winter. In the greenhouse give as much ventilation as possible on warmer days. Smokes rather than sprays should be used to control pests and diseases. fter the first frosts, the fuchsias left in the garden can have their crowns protected by a mulch.
Top growth can be tidied by cutting back by up to a third and left for the winter. In the greenhouse give as much ventilation as possible on warmer days. Smokes rather than sprays should be used to control pests and diseases.
By now all of your plants have probably been put away for the winter. Plants should have been cut back by two thirds, all the foliage removed and if you prefer re-potted in fresh compost. This is a good method of eradicating Vine weevil larvae or egg’s which may have been present in the pot - less important now with the arrival of ‘PROVADO’. This can be watered onto pots, following manufacturers guidelines. If the plants are in the greenhouse and you can maintain a temperature of 40F they will soon be throwing new shoots, and cuttings taken now will make fine large plants by early spring. Make sure that the plants are not over-watered at this time of year, just keep the compost barely moist. If possible, on all dry days, open the door and vents for a few hours to increase ventilation. Check plants daily, and more thoroughly weekly. Remove any dead material and spray regularly with a systemic fungicide to prevent Botrytis.
