Cultivation & Care

The first snow has fallen and has settled like a blanket over both plants and greenhouses. The only things we have had to pick for their frost-free winter nest in the barn are Yerba Mate and Natal Plum, which are normally hardy to -1 and -5 degrees respectively. Last night it was -10 degrees here in Marieholm. Yerba Mate and some tea bushes to decorate our new box with various original ready-made teas. A wild strawberry tree was also included as it shares a pot with the Natal plum. The rest that we have in stock now should be able to survive outside all winter. Examples of plants with what can be considered surprisingly good hardiness and we leave outside are: Tea bushes of the varieties 'Tea by Me' and 'Tearoma' Yuzu Pineapple guava Tasmanian Rock Pepper 'Sweetleaf' Other plants whose hardiness is not as surprising to many but still worth mentioning are: Asimina Black bamboo Yaupon Kiwi 'Jenny' & Minikiwi Things that may need to be picked up if the temperature drops below -15 degrees are Pineapple Guava but also Yuzu and Wild Strawberry trees. However, we will experiment a bit this year and leave individual specimens outside all winter to test their hardiness. We will also cover some of the plants in various ways with jute fabric, sheep wool rugs, etc.

Extend the growing season - grow year-round 🌱🍂 Whether you want to grow in soil or hydroponically, you can move your plants in & start new seeds to continue growing even when the cold starts to creep in. With the help of grow lights, it is possible to move a lot of things inside and continue growing them indoors over the winter - and then move them outside again in the spring when the heat returns. If you also want a compact and flexible system, a hydroponic growing kit is something to consider. You avoid the mess of soil indoors while having something green close at hand all year round. Nelson Garden has a ready-made set for those who want to start with hydroponic cultivation. The set contains: White box with white lid for 3 plants Plant lighting with adapter Hanger with suction cups for plant lighting 6 pre-seeded growing plugs (3 x lettuce, 3 x basil) 3 plug baskets 250 ml special nutrition Watch the video below to see how to get started in just 10 minutes. For continued cultivation during autumn and winter, see relevant products via the link below. Tools – Indoor growing

It's getting time for coverage. Autumn is here and protection against autumn frost for more sensitive plants is starting to become a concern. It is also good to be well prepared for winter to allow your plants to harden off from the cold at a leisurely pace. Plants planted in a growing zone above their recommended growing zone can often be overwintered outside with the help of winter cover. By covering the ground around a plant with, for example, sheep wool rug - or the trunk itself, and the crown with jute cloth or nonwoven fabric can protect plants from the worst cold during winter and also early autumn frosts & late spring frosts. Plants such as Yuzu or Tasmanian Rock Pepper are examples of plants that may need to be winter-covered if you want to try keeping them outside over the winter in the warmest parts of the country. All plants that are grown a little on the border in terms of growing zones can feel safe to winter-cover. The tea bush , like many other evergreen plants, may need covering in the spring to protect against frostbite caused by the early, strong spring sun. You can also wrap a tarp around pots to protect the plant's roots from the cold. Different covering materials: The sheep wool rug is thick & heat insulating and is best suited for covering ground and trunk. Jute cloth is a durable material that protects well against cold and is suitable for most purposes: good for covering both the crown, trunk and larger areas wrapped around sticks or arches in a pallet collar. Good protection against frost during the spring. Nonwoven fabric is a slightly less durable material and not as insulating against cold as the previous one, but is well suited for covering to extend the growing season or to protect against frost damage. Easy to thread over a pallet collar or around a couple of sticks. There is jute bags & non-woven hoods which are easy to thread over a pair of set pegs, pallet collar arches or a crown. See all our coverage products here .