Tomato greenhouses

When placing seedlings, make sure there is enough distance between the tomato plants. Keep a distance of at least 50 cm between plants to provide sufficient sunlight and room for the seedlings to grow and ripen. If you plant several rows, keep a distance of 80-100 cm between the rows. Planting tomatoes in pots full of compost or in growbags is an easy way to care for greenhouse tomatoes.

Another disadvantage of planting tomatoes too close together is susceptibility to diseases. In particular, the Phytophtora infestans fungus (commonly called tomato blight) is notorious among tomato growers. With too many plants in a small area, diseases are more likely to develop. When watering the plants, only pour on the soil and not on the leaves or plants.

Tomatoes need a lot of heat and sunlight - they grow best in summer. The ideal conditions in a tomato greenhouse include a constant temperature of around 18 - 25 degrees, both day and night. This means regular ventilation during the day, while retaining heat at night. Regulating heat and sunlight is also an important factor for preventing splitting.

Although a tomato greenhouse protects against much of the unpredictability of the weather, you are always dependent on how warm or cold the start of spring is. If the start of spring is warm, plants can be planted in the greenhouse as early as late March or early April. However, you are then taking a risk as frosts can extend into April, especially in the North of England and Scotland.

It pays to research the last frost date for your region. Tomatoes will be ready to harvest in August. Ideally, seedlings should be prepared in nursery pots in your house, before the tomatoes are grown in the greenhouse.

For the tomato plants to grow well in height, they need to be supported to a bamboo stake or other support. When tying the tomato plants, be careful not to damage the plant. This is because if the plant is not tied correctly, there is a risk of the plant breaking. We recommend tying the plants with purely natural materials, such as a piece of hemp rope and a bamboo stick. These products can be found at any garden centre or hardware store.