There is nothing looks more splendid than a brand new 8ft by 12ft greenhouse with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers growing inside. The problem we have found is that they are always in someone else’s garden! No seriously, we had great success for years growing in a greenhouse, and you can too. Just choose the right plants and create an environment in which they can grow healthily. Read on to find out what we did, together with the pros and cons of growing plants inside a greenhouse.
Category - Growing Undercover
One problem with having a greenhouse or polytunnel is that you need to water the plants regularly. This can be awkward, especially when your garden is an allotment over a mile away, or you are away from home. This is where automatic watering systems can save you time. We have tried various watering systems with mixed results, from fabric wick systems to ring culture, from automatic irrigation to bucket wicks. Continue reading for an overview of the watering systems we have tried and tested in our greenhouse and polytunnel.
