What can I grow in Greenhouse in winter?

alanobrien

ClaireLR wrote: »

Thanks for that annie. It doesn't mention the peppers, do you know if these will be ok or should I wait a bit longer do you think? And do peppers and tomatoes grow well next to each other? I think one side of the greenhouse I will start those off, at the back there is a grapevine so I'm not going to put anything near that, then on the other side I think I'll do some salad and leave the strawberries for later on when I can plant them outside as I've read they come back each year, is that right? Also is there any other fruit/veg that comes back each year as I's like to section off part of the plot just for those.

Thanks!

I have sweet peppers and chillies going at the moment in fact they were planted some weeks ago in an unheated greenhouse and are growing fine. I always tend to do peppers early as they benefit from a long growing season . I also have some tomatoes underway in the same greenhouse.

jennybb

Hi Claire,

We are in a similar situation - took on a neglected allotment with a greenhouse in January. I am a real novice - so not in a position to advise. I felt really daunted, but we've been putting in a bit of time when we can and it's starting to look like an allotment should. We won't get the whole thing cleared this year, so half is being dug over and weeded. The front part was lawn and the plan at the moment is to cover with black plastic and grow squashes through it later in the year - it may or may not work. It's all a bit of an experiment really.

In the greenhouse I have planted leeks, red onions, lettuce, tomato, pepper, chilli, coriander, dill, early peas, borlotti and runner beans. It might be too soon - but i couldn't wait to get started. Outside I've done garlic and put in some dwarf beans and chard and beetroot. As fast as OH digs, I am putting in another row of something. We'll do the shallot and potato sets after easter.

Enjoy!

annie123

ClaireLR wrote: »

Thanks for that annie. It doesn't mention the peppers, do you know if these will be ok or should I wait a bit longer do you think?
I have pepper seeds growing on my window sill indoors. They don't like the cold, so I have never put mine out till mid April at the earliest. But other greenhouse growers may know better,

And do peppers and tomatoes grow well next to each other?
Don't see why not

I think one side of the greenhouse I will start those off, at the back there is a grapevine so I'm not going to put anything near that, then on the other side I think I'll do some salad and leave the strawberries for later on when I can plant them outside as I've read they come back each year, is that right?
Yep you will get runners from the strawberry's, just peg them down and pot on when rooted and next year you are off again

Also is there any other fruit/veg that comes back each year as I's like to section off part of the plot just for those.
You should use crop rotation, if you keep growing the same thing on the same spot you will get disease and a poorer crop
Thanks!

Hope that helps

laurieabc

Im in South Wales and using an unheated glasshouse, three weeks ago I sowed my chilli, Tomato and pepper seeds along with various flower annuals and everything has germinated and are looking really well.

Rummer

Hello

I just wondered if there was much that I could grow in my non-heated greenhouse over the winter? Sadly I didn't realise until it was too late that winter veg has to go in at the start of the summer so I only have a few things planted to keep me going. It just seems a waste to have my fabulous greenhouse empty for all those months.

Thank you!

jamanda

I grew salad leaves, radishes, spring onions, carrots and cabbage in our cold greenhouse last year - it all helps

Sunnyday

jamanda wrote: »

I grew salad leaves, radishes, spring onions, carrots and cabbage in our cold greenhouse last year - it all helps

I`m glad to see your post as i`m planning to grow all these over the winter months, i`m also going to drag a bag of soil inside and plant some potatoes to see how they do.
SD

jamanda

I tried potatoes too but they didn't grow. Mind, they were a few manky ones left from supermarket shop.

Larumbelle

All the things jamanda said. I also grow swiss chard over winter too. You can also try a garden centre or nursery fo brassicas, it is too late to raise them from seed but you could still save some money by buying them in.

Davesnave

All the things everyone else said......The main thing to realise with winter greenhouse gardening is that things may need a bit less water, but more attention in other ways, especially ventilation on the warm & sunny days. Although it is good to get the sunshine at any time of year, temperatures can really yo-yo in a winter greenhouse, which puts stress on plants.

Also, when you get weeks of dull, there is a temptation to leave the greenhouse shut, which is a bad move, as fungus diseases can then get more of a hold in the stagnant, moist air.

Finally, the siting of your greenhouse will make a difference to your success rate. If like me, you've had to site the greenhouse in the shade of other buildings to the south, there may be little direct sun between, say, mid November and February. However , you'll then have less concern about soaring temperatures!