what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?

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what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?
« on: July 20, 2011, 14:17 »
Just reading a post suggesting carrots can be grown overwinter in a green house.  I have an unheated conservatory (could put an oil heater in if need be) what could I grow and how?  I like the idea of carrots, I grow them successfully in raised beds but have never tried pots.  Can I use the tubs I have tomatoes in and any different technique needed to plant or thin out?
Thanks for any suggestions
ps only think I have tried in there were winter potatoes and they were a disaster (got white fly then went mouldy!)
3 dogs, 8 chickens, 4 rabbits 2 guinea pigs, 10 quail, 2 fish and a demanding daughter who has gone to uni and left me with 29 animals to care for!!=)

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Re: what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 18:04 »
I don't see why not.  Make sure that you have sufficient drainage as carrots don't like it too soggy.

You could also try salad leaves.
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Re: what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2011, 18:05 »
It's a good question but I wonder about the need for light to go with the heat??

Cheers HH
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Re: what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2011, 12:50 »
If it's frost free you could try dwarf french beans, just sown mine to grow on in the cold greenhouse
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Re: what can I grow over winter in my conservatory?
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2011, 17:00 »
great suggestions thanks



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