peppers and greenhouse

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Posted by Joe Shmoe on July 12, 2010, 10:08 am
 
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Hi folks.

This is my first year with growing my own veg - and I am learning
slowly.  As I
eat a lot of peppers, I would like to stat growing my own
BELL PEPPERS next year.

I've read quite a few stories about how difficult they are to grow - I'm
guessing becuase the UK has short summers??

I am prepared to buy/build a greenhouse.  Will it need to be heated for
success
?  Can anyone tell me how to go about this in order to maximize
success - I cant
seem to find a diffinitive guide on how best to grow
them.

Regards
Joe.




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Joe Shmoe


Posted by Billy on July 12, 2010, 12:46 pm
 



You may want to investigate inexpensive hoop houses before spending a
lot on a green house.
<http://westsidegardener.com/howto/hoophouse.html>
Whether or no you would need a heater depends on location, and
agricultural practices.
Starting peppers inside under grow lights and then moving them to clear,
or black plastic covered beds can speed up the harvest date.
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