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Greenhouse Gardening Glossary

Sometimes gardening terminology can be tough for those new to gardening.  Here are a few terms common to gardening and greenhouse gardening to help you along the way.



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Damping Off

Fungus related condition of seedlings attacking the base of the stem, causing the seedling to collapse.


Deciduous

Sheds its leaves in the winter and the plant goes dormant.


Determinate Plants

Determinate plants grow only to a specific height.  Check your seed packet or seed supplier to find out how tall your plant will grow.


Dressing

Fertilizing while the plants are still growing.  Generally referring to minerals or organic matter such a finished compost and placing it on top of the soil around the plant as a side dressing.




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