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Choose the Correct Instrument
Have the correct equipmentIt is no accident that some people have greater success with gardening. Luck and greenfingers has nothing to do with it. Those that have the knowledge and the right equipment are the successful. Horticultural Instruments and the Climate Climate is very important for horticulture & is generally considered the effect of temperature & rainfall. These two place significant limitations on the selection of plants that can be grown, and careful consideration must be given to the maximum & minimum temperatures rather than the mean. One bad frost or one hot wind may be the end of a favourite plant. Similarly plants that suit the rainfall of the area must be chosen or the appropriate irrigation system installed. Temperature Most plants prefer an even degree of warmth. 10 to 24C most will do well. Temperate plants 10 to 21C and 24 to 32C for tropical species. A wide variety of thermometers are available. Moisture Water is essential for plant growth. However this must be the correct amount. Many pot plants are killed with kindness ie over-watering. Moisture meters are available together with a chart showing the optimum requirements of many plant varieties - perfect for indoor plants. Rain gauges for measuring rainfall in irrigation sprinkler performance available. Light Light is vital to plant growth - demands vary. Stems and leaves will bend towards light: known as phototropism, while seedlings should not be exposed to bright sunlight. Light meters are available with a chart showing the optimum degree of light for a wide variety of plants. Humidity The moisture in the air, expressed as relative humidity. Some plants ie-tropical species require very wet air, while others like quite the opposite. Humidity meters are available. Glass/plastic houses The great advantage over outdoor growing is that the effects of the climate described above maybe altered to suit the desired crop or plants. In this case the instruments above are more essential, and even greater attention must be taken of their readings. Indoor or conservatory plants Similar to the above, but in a domestic situation. Extremely important to be able to judge the inside climate. |
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