Can Tomatoes be Vertically Farmed?
While tomatoes can be successfully vertically farmed, the setup and maintenance are more complex than for crops like lettuce or herbs, but the benefits in terms of yield and resource efficiency can be substantial.
The Hoop House UK - Sun Protection for Tomato Plants
To protect plants from excessive sun and heat inside a polytunnel / hoop house you can use a variety of methods such as installing shade cloth, applying whitewash, improving ventilation, mulching, and using drip irrigation. The goal is to balance the amount of sunlight entering the tunnel while preventing overheating, ensuring your plants thrive under optimal conditions. By using these techniques, you can create a controlled environment where plants get the sunlight they need without being damaged by excess heat.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for root development, flowering, and fruiting in plants.
How to Prune Chilli Plants: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pruning chilli plants is an essential gardening practice that helps promote healthier growth, better yields, and reduces the risk of disease. By following these steps and regularly maintaining your plants, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of flavorful chillies.
Royal Black Chillies
Royal Black chilli peppers growing well. These ones are in groups in pots and will need to be replanted into separate pots very soon.
Chillies - Chilli Seeds and Chilli Plants - Growing in the UK
Chillies: Chilli seeds starting to grow into chilli plants. Many varieties from low heat to lots of heat. Exciting as these can be used for seed harvesting, grinding, chilli sauces and plants for sale. So many possibilities.
October Purchase - Chilli Plants
Chilli preparation - for chilli seeds, chilli sauces and ground chilli flakes.