Tomatoes are one of the most popular polytunnel crops, rewarding with heavy yields of juicy fruit.
When to Sow
- Sow Jan–Mar indoors.
- Transplant into tunnels May–Jun.
How to Grow
- Space 45cm apart.
- Train cordon types up strings or canes, pinch out side shoots.
- Feed with high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.
Harvesting
- Harvest Jul–Oct.
- Pick fruits as they ripen to encourage further cropping.
Polytunnel Growing Tips
- Almost essential in the UK for reliable crops.
- Tunnels provide warmth and protection from blight.
- Ventilation is key to preventing humidity-related disease.
Quick Tips Recap
- Sow: Jan–Mar
- Spacing: 45cm
- Harvest: Jul–Oct
- Polytunnel advantage: Reliable cropping, blight protection
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