Is there any use for my greenhouse over the winter?

666 · « **on:** September 30, 2007, 16:20 »

I have tried to check if it has come up before but I really struggle with the search facility, so sorry if it has and I am repeating a topic.

I have just cleared out my toms today; my cucumber and chilli plants still going strong. :?: But it got me thinking-is there anything that I could plant in an unheated greenhouse over winter :?:

I do live right by the coast so the temps aren't as cold as other places, but still freezing at times.

mushroom · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2007, 16:25 »

If I could ensure that the inside of the greenhouse never ever went below freezing, if it was me, i'd get some chilis started so they would have a flying start for next year. I don't know how "correct" that is, but if i had a greenhouse, it is what i'd try.

666 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2007, 16:35 »

Thanks for you reply, I couldn't ensure it never went below. I just know that we are normally a few degrees above what other places would be.

I could start the chilis off inside though.

mushroom · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2007, 16:41 »

if yer bang on the coast you'd almost certainly get away with it. Might be a different matter if you're further inland in a hollow, or inland and elevated.
If it was me, I'd get a max/min thermometer and a small (gas/paraffin) greenhouse heater. Might get some bargains this time of year down at the garden centre.

I start to get ground frosts usually in November, so I'm going to bring my chilis indoors 2nd/3rd week of this month.

666 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2007, 21:33 »

Any other ideas? Or shall I juyst wait until march to get going with the warmer weather.

mushroom · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2007, 21:37 »

another way to look at it is that greenhouses in general extend the growing season.. so, try now what you might not otherwise

muntjac · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2007, 21:37 »

if you insulate the greenhouse with bubble wrap you can bring the temps up by a couple degrees this will be enough to keep frost off and help with lettuce etc . insulating the trays or tubs from the ground and around the sides also helps as does making a second greenhouse over the plants using plastic dry cleaning bags

666 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2007, 21:41 »

cheers-I just need an excuse to do something you see!

Going to the farm tomorrow to get some manure to start preparing my grandads garden. Not my favourite job :?

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Is there any use for my greenhouse over the winter?

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