UV Light - Hoop House / Poly Tunnel
The amount of UV light that passes through a polytunnel depends largely on the type and quality of the plastic cover used. Polytunnels, also known as hoop houses, are typically covered with polyethylene film or other types of plastic sheeting, which can either block or allow certain wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet (UV) light, to pass through.
Heritage / Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are a cherished addition to any garden, offering a combination of historical significance, diverse beauty, and outstanding flavor. By growing heirloom tomatoes, gardeners can enjoy the rich taste and unique characteristics of these time-honored varieties while preserving a piece of agricultural history. Whether for their culinary excellence or their contribution to biodiversity, heirloom tomatoes are a rewarding choice for any tomato lover.
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels (Update)
An update regarding the resources and specifications for the mini-hoop houses (after the high winds)
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.
Mini-Hoop / Minihoop Houses / Mini Polytunnels
Mini hoop houses for supporting small plants as they first go outside in the early Spring when weather is still harsh at times.
Irrigation
Deciding on irrigation inside the poly tunnel / hoop house is critical to ensure plants thrive as the weather heats up going towards summer.
Potato Chitting
Potato chitting; getting the potatoes ready for planting outdoors in the next 4-6 weeks.
February 2024
February 2024 - some later stages of winter vegetable growing plus some early Spring planting and growing.
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.
January 2024 at The Hoop House, Wadswick - Corsham
January 2024 - growing plants over the Winter period where temperatures are lower especially at night.
November 2023
November 2023 - getting more organised with plants in to grow over the Winter (well, hopefully “to grow”).
Late October 2023
Late October 2023 - getting organised with some small plants propagating.
Mid-October 2023
Getting organised in October 2023. Beds tidied ready for planting. Footpathe established. Tables and other areas ready to go.
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.