Hello,
I have a number of plants in pots in the greenhouse that are loaded with green pods. The trouble is, I am in zone 5b and the weather is starting to turn. Being in the greenhouse has allowed me to extend my season quite a bit but, due to budgetary contraints, I'm not going to heat it.
I have read quite a bit on ripening the pods, both on and off the plant, and am curious as to how sucessfull you have been with either method.
I am looking at pulling the plants from the pots, washing off the roots and hanging the plants upside down. Should the plants be hung up in a heated area or would an area protected from the weather, such as an unheated barn or garage, suffice?
Thank you for your time. Any and all assistince would be appreaciated.
I have a number of plants in pots in the greenhouse that are loaded with green pods. The trouble is, I am in zone 5b and the weather is starting to turn. Being in the greenhouse has allowed me to extend my season quite a bit but, due to budgetary contraints, I'm not going to heat it.
I have read quite a bit on ripening the pods, both on and off the plant, and am curious as to how sucessfull you have been with either method.
I am looking at pulling the plants from the pots, washing off the roots and hanging the plants upside down. Should the plants be hung up in a heated area or would an area protected from the weather, such as an unheated barn or garage, suffice?
Thank you for your time. Any and all assistince would be appreaciated.