Sowing in a Polytunnel in November

[ChrisBNorth]

Having just cleared a poly tunnel of the summers remaining weeds etc is there anything I can plant now to use up the space before spring. The tunnel is heated to keep it above 0 but not any warmer. I have been told Peas and Broad beans will survive through but I was really looking for something that I can use before I Plant up in spring.

[Reb Williams]

Others may disagree but I would bet there just isn't enough light now in the dark wintry days to get anything to grow properly before spring. Sadly.


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[solway cropper]

I would agree with reb, most things are pretty dormant now. The stuff I sowed in sept/oct put a real spurt on at the start but there's been no real growth since early November. They'll probably stay like that till February. The one exception is winter lettuce which does seem to be actually growing but very slowly. If we get some sunshine and a bit of warmth it might perk up.

[Alice]

No expert here Chris but I'm growing winter lettuce, Pak Choi and peas in my cold frame.
They look to be doing allright.
Maybe the crop won't be great in winter but hopefully will be good in early spring.
If you're up for a challenge the tomato Sub Arctic Plenty is said to grow in cold conditions and poor light levels so you might want to give it a go. I haven't tried it myself but planning to plant some and see how it goes.
Good luck.

[kenco]

Hi, i dont know a great deal but i have heard that garlic can be planted now in the polytunnel, also broad beans for spring use.
still picking tomatoes but the first frost will ruin what ever has not been picked. better to pick them green and ripen on window sill.
parsley and chives just been put inside to give me a winter supply. always save some garlic bulbs to re-sow each year as the strength increases as your bulbs become familiar with the location.change site each year to avoid disease.

[ChrisBNorth]

thanks

Thanks All, have put in Garlic from last year some lettuce, Peas and broad beans. thought I might try some Kale as well if I can get it to germinate.

[Alison]

If you're up for a challenge the tomato Sub Arctic Plenty is said to grow in cold conditions and poor light levels so you might want to give it a go. I haven't tried it myself but planning to plant some and see how it goes.
Good luck.

I wouldn't bother, I've tried to grow them in early spring for an early crop and found that they were still later than my main crops and with a far inferior taste