Padron Chilli Pepper
The Padron Chilli Pepper, with a heat level ranging from mild to medium, these peppers are perfect for adding a kick to any dish.
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.
Heirloom Tomato Seeds / Heritage Tomato Seeds
Heirloom Tomato Seeds / Heritage Tomato Seeds and the tomatoes themselves are harder to find in the UK. However, they have so many benefits and a definitely worth exploring more.
Mini Hoop House Experimentation
Experimenting with mini hoop houses / cold frame; made from wooden battens, 15mm plastic water pipe and poly cover.
Peas and Beans
Peas and beans are just starting to go in the ground outside the hoop house / poly tunnel. Fingers crossed for our little babies…!
Royal Black Chilli
Royal Black Chilli seedlings are coming through thick and fast; promising a fantastic and striking fruit with heaps of flavour and heat!
What Floor Material to use for a Poly-tunnel / Hoop House
When selecting a floor material for a polytunnel or hoop house, several factors come into play, such as drainage, temperature control, plant type, and ease of maintenance.
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.
Chilli Scoville scale
Learning more about chillis and their heat; the chilli Scoville scale was developed by a pharmacologist called Wilbur Scoville in 1912.
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.
More irrigation (IBC Tanks)
IBC tanks are a great way of storing larger amounts of water for the warmer and dryer months.
Irrigation
Deciding on irrigation inside the poly tunnel / hoop house is critical to ensure plants thrive as the weather heats up going towards summer.
Compost mix with Vermiculite
This year we have been using a 50:50 mix of compost with Vermiculite, which seems to have been doing well for all the seeds.
Potato Chitting
Potato chitting; getting the potatoes ready for planting outdoors in the next 4-6 weeks.
NPK Recipe for Tomato Vegetative Growth
During the vegetative growth stage, tomatoes need more nitrogen to promote healthy leaf and stem development.
10 Significant Tomato Varieties
These tomato varieties have shaped the way tomatoes are grown, consumed, and preserved.
THE HOOP HOUSE Creativity - Creative Ideas for Tomatoes and Tomato Growing - UK
Creativity with tomatoes encompasses a wide range of activities from innovative gardening methods to artistic culinary presentations and engaging community events. By exploring these creative approaches, you can enjoy the versatility and beauty of tomatoes while enhancing your gardening and culinary skills.
February 2024
February 2024 - some later stages of winter vegetable growing plus some early Spring planting and growing.
NPK Recipe for Tomato Seedlings
When growing tomato seedlings, it's important to provide a balanced supply of nutrients that promote healthy root development and sturdy, green growth without overwhelming the young plants.