Tomatoes in the winter in Pittsburgh?
If I have the right temperature in my greenhouse throughout the winter, is there enough sunlight to grow Tomatoes year round in my area? I want to try, but don't want to bother if it's impossible.
Please note, I won't entertain the idea of artificial lighting...
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Thank you so much, that book sounds right up my alley, I'm going to hunt it down and make it mine!
Barbara zn8 VA said:There is a great book "Solviva" which discusses solar greenhouse techniques and the author grew tomatoes year round on Nantucket Island. A great read which discusses some of the pitfalls with a novel method.
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I am now reading this book and just as I suspected. The only problem growing toms in the winter here in Pittsburgh would be the pollinating due to the fact that all the bees and other little buggers aren't around in the winter. But a couple quick swabs every couple days will do the trick.
I vow now that I will grow Tomatos successfully this winter. Too many people feel that cold=no more growing. It's mid March and I have tomatoes, cilantro, lettuce, cabbage, spinach, and mustard all growing in my garden, in the ground...
Thanks again for the info, LOVE the book. Good stuff.
Sparticuss The Gardenest said:Thank you so much, that book sounds right up my alley, I'm going to hunt it down and make it mine!
Barbara zn8 VA said:There is a great book "Solviva" which discusses solar greenhouse techniques and the author grew tomatoes year round on Nantucket Island. A great read which discusses some of the pitfalls with a novel method.
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