I should be ashamed of myself
 

Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application of
Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I didn't
realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and trees on
the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!

There's another argument for buying the clearest covering possible and
adding shade when necessary.

I replaced a shade cloth this year because the old one was getting warn out
and tearing and I thought it was going to be letting too much light in. The
new one is of the same density but I was amazed at how much extra light it
is letting in. And all the flower colors are so much brighter!. I hadn't
realized how dark it was getting; as the shade cloth aged it grew dirty and
less light passed through it.

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application of
Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I didn't
realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and trees on
the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!

Ray -- When did you build your place? Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application of
Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I didn't
realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and trees on
the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!

The structure is 15 years old, but the PC covering is 9.

Based upon the ultra clear appearance post-wash, I think there is no issue
with the age of the covering.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
...
Ray -- When did you build your place? Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application of
Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I didn't
realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and trees on
the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!

No, I just wondered how long it took to get that dirty; some of our plastic
is going on seven ... Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
The structure is 15 years old, but the PC covering is 9.

Based upon the ultra clear appearance post-wash, I think there is no issue
with the age of the covering.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
...
Ray -- When did you build your place? Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application of
Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I didn't
realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and trees
on the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!

Most polycarbonates can go ten years with no degradation whatsoever, and
possibly several more before replacement is a must.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
...
No, I just wondered how long it took to get that dirty; some of our
plastic is going on seven ... Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
The structure is 15 years old, but the PC covering is 9.

Based upon the ultra clear appearance post-wash, I think there is no
issue with the age of the covering.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!


"Kenni Judd" wrote in message
...
Ray -- When did you build your place? Kenni

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Over the weekend, I pressure-washed the interior and exterior of my
greenhouse. I have to admit that I was a bit sloth in my application
of Physan over the winter (it was too damned cold to go out), but I
didn't realize the degree of contamination there, or from pollution and
trees on the outside.

I have been growing my orchids in the dark!

I'm sure I'll see more blooming shortly...

Don't let this happen to you!

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info!