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**How to Warm Up Your Greenhouse Using a Gargle Starter**
If you're looking to prepare your greenhouse for planting, using a warming agent can help speed up the process and create an ideal environment for your crops. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to effectively warm up your greenhouse using the gargle starter method:
**1. Preparation**
- **Site Preparation**: Clear the area of any weeds or debris. Ensure the ground is level and free of large rocks or obstructions.
- **Fertilizer Application**: Two weeks before planting, apply 60–70% of the total compound and chemical fertilizer to the soil. This helps enrich the soil in advance.
- **Trench and Ridge Setup**: Depending on whether you’re using a single or double row operation method, create ridges with specific dimensions. For single-row, the ridge should be 80–100 cm wide, while for double-row, it should be 130–150 cm. The ditch between the ridges should be 40–60 cm wide and 20–30 cm deep.
**2. Warming Agent Dosage**
- Use approximately 4 kg of greenhouse warming agent per acre. For a typical 50m x 8m greenhouse, about 3 kg is sufficient.
- You can calculate based on the area or the volume of straw. A general rule is 1 kg of warming agent per 1 kg of straw.
**3. Straw and Manure Application**
- Add 3,000–5,000 kg of straw (such as corn stalks) per acre.
- Mix in 3–6 cubic meters of manure from herbivorous animals like cattle, horses, or sheep. This adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil.
**4. Timing**
- Perform these steps 15–20 days before planting to allow enough time for the materials to decompose and generate heat.
**5. Bacterial Inoculation Method**
- Mix 1 kg of warming agent with 10 kg of wheat bran or rice bran. Add 6–8 kg of water to create a moist mixture.
- The mixture should be damp enough that when you squeeze it, a few droplets of water come out, but not dripping.
- Let it sit at 15–25°C for 12–24 hours before use.
**6. Single-Row Operation Method**
- Create a ridge 80–100 cm wide and 40–60 cm in the middle, with a depth of 20–30 cm.
- Fill the trench with straw to a thickness of about 40 cm, then compact it to at least 30 cm.
- Leave 10–15 cm of straw exposed at both ends for ventilation.
- Spread the fermented bacterial mixture evenly over the straw. Use a tool to mix and press the material into the straw.
- Alternatively, use a layered approach: alternate layers of straw and diluted bacterial-mixed manure. Ensure even distribution of bacteria throughout the pile.
- Cover the straw with 15–20 cm of soil. Make sure the walkway is slightly elevated for easy access and watering.
- After 2–3 days of drying, re-shape the ridge and plant seedlings after 15–20 days.
**7. Double-Row Operation Method**
- Set up two rows with a total width of 130–150 cm. The gap between the rows should be 60–80 cm deep and 20–30 cm in depth.
- Fill the space with straw and create raised beds 60–80 cm wide and 15–20 cm high. Plant seedlings on top of these raised beds.
**8. Covering and Watering**
- Once the materials are in place, cover the entire area with straw. Make sure no straw is left exposed.
- Keep the straw 10–15 cm above the surface to allow for proper airflow.
- Water the straw 10–15 days before planting to ensure it stays moist.
**9. Ventilation After Planting**
- After the plants are established, make small holes in the plastic covering using a 3 cm tip or steel drill.
- Space the holes 10–15 cm apart and drill diagonally through the straw layer. This improves air circulation and helps release carbon dioxide.
By following these steps, you’ll create a warm, nutrient-rich environment for your plants, ensuring a healthy start to the growing season.
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