Kaizen - Continuous Improvement for Tomato Growing
Kaizen, a Japanese term meaning "continuous improvement," can be applied to various aspects of life, including tomato growing. In the context of agriculture or gardening, using the Kaizen approach encourages small, incremental improvements in growing practices to boost productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
What is an Air Pruning Pot?
An Air Pruning Pot, is a type of plant container designed to promote healthier root growth by preventing root circling and encouraging the development of a more fibrous root system. It is commonly used in gardening, hydroponics, and other plant-growing setups.
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels (Take 2!)
Some of the mini-hoop house improvements to keep the fabric material secure and hopefully bug-free.
More irrigation (IBC Tanks)
IBC tanks are a great way of storing larger amounts of water for the warmer and dryer months.
13 Football Pitches
BBC NEWS: A plan to cover an area greater than 13 football pitches in new polytunnels is a step too far, a council says.
November 2023
November 2023 - getting more organised with plants in to grow over the Winter (well, hopefully “to grow”).
October Purchase - Chilli Plants
Chilli preparation - for chilli seeds, chilli sauces and ground chilli flakes.
Day One - Beginning October 2023
The poly tunnel / hoop house before we started. We had a lot of tidying and organising ahead of us. Overgrown and falling tomato plants everywhere.
THE HOOP HOUSE (UK BASED) - AUGUST 2023
A hoop house, also known as a poly tunnel, high tunnel, or hot house is a type of greenhouse structure that is typically made from flexible materials such as plastic, PVC, or metal hoops, and covered with a layer of polyethylene plastic or similar material. Hoop houses are used in agriculture and gardening to extend the growing season by protecting crops from adverse weather conditions, including frost, wind, and excessive rain. They provide a controlled environment that can enhance plant growth and yield, making them a valuable tool for farmers and gardeners alike.