Poly tunnels.

[carrust]

What are peoples experiences of growing tomatoes in a poly tunnel?
Is a greenhouse a better bet?

[penelope2]

Have to be a big Poly Tunnel, one that you can walk through.My greenhouse serves the purpose admirably and I can control the heat by opening/closing windows and door.

[Barmaid]

I have a poly tunnel (which i heat during the germination process). I was loused out with tomatoes last year. Would have had more were it not for the fact that my chickens ate them......

[Barmaid]

And I've done both (greenhouse and polytunnel). No significant difference in yield.

[penelope2]

Barmaid, bet the eggs tasted nice !.

[hammerman]

Shouldn't be much difference...as long as you can provide heat, humidity and ventilation, toms and cues will love it.

[carrust]

Thanks for your answers. Poly tunnel it is then. I've seen one on ebay for about £60-00... much cheaper than a greenhouse & it's got to go on my allotment. So it'll be cheaper to replace when the scrap men nick it!

[shirleycox]

A polytunnel is just great for tomatoes. You will need a blower to keep down condensation. If you need to open doors, netting will keep the blackbirds away.

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