I've been given a greenhouse

[MrKev83]

I've previously only grown tomatoes so would like some advice on where to start.

I've got to do a base for it to sit on so thinking a bag of sharpsand or similar from Wickes and then some flags I already have as a base.

But What to grow? I've done tomatoes and don't want to again as I can't tend to them everyday. Busy life. What do people recommend to a complete beginner? Whether fruit, veg or flower.

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[teakdesk]

I've been given a greenhouse

Lucky you!!!

Before you lay flags could I suggest you consider making a raised bed along at least one side, leave it to drain into the soil. This will have more compost than a growbag or pot so hold more water and need much less tending (busy life!).

I also use a timer and a soaker hose for watering - no effort at all!!!

[Aberdeenplotter]

very very difficult growing anything in a greenhouse if you can't tend it every day

[JWC]

Put in a watering system and it looks after itself. Only need to tidy the plants up once twice a week. Ideal plants are cucumber, peppers, chillies and tomatoes. I put a watering system in this year and everything has flourished.


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[MrKev83]

Cheers for replies guys