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Do you fleece plants in the poly tunnel when May temperatures are low?

Asked by John 29 April 2019 2 replies in Sowing and Growing

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  1. John #52895

    Hi Charles.

    Night time temps. are forecast to dip to 2-3C in Bruton over the first w/e in May. Do you put fleece on tomatoes, etc. in the poly tunnel? Even in sunny Exmouth a low of 3C is forecast. My tunnel has permanent ventilation gaps above the doors so I can’t seal it shut.

    Thank you, John

  2. John #52899

    Charles,

    I see that your 30/4 update has the answer, so I shall have my fleece for the poly tunnel at the ready over the weekend.

    Thank you again for your most informative website including the twice monthly updates which I look forward to almost as much as I did with the Tiger magazine, featuring Roy of the Rovers, 60+ years ago!

    John

  3. Charles Dowding #52911

    I am honoured.
    Yes definitely worthwhile Sunday and Monday morning.
    I have fleeced potatoes outside too.

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