The growth rate of everything is slower at this time of year and for baby leaf salad it increases from 4 to 6 weeks, mind you at the other extreme, during the hot days of last summer they were growing in just 2 weeks!! During these days of short daylight hours to aid their growth once they have successfully germinated in the adjacent shade tunnel, we are now utilizing the grow beds in the poly tunnel to hold the trays and bring them on to their true leaves.
Finding a home for everything is a bit of a juggling act - but the trays of salad and watercress sit nicely alongside the Pak Choi and look amazing in the wonderful light generated by the polythene on the tunnel.
With the maximum number of trays ever, currently under production, every bit of space is being used and make shift supports have been made.
Inside the tunnel is an amazing environment and a brilliant space to work in. Even the weakest rays from the sun raises the temperature dramatically, which is brilliant and essential for growing in what can be the challenging winter months.
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