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Index
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
How to use this book
1. Setting up a Polytunnel
Choosing the right location
Choosing the polytunnel
Preparing the land
Putting up a classic hooped polytunnel
Laying out the inside of the polytunnel
2. A Few Essentials
A list of useful things
Some thoughts on seeds
Some thoughts on compost
3. A Month-by-Month Guide to a Year in the Polytunnel
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
4. Fruit and Vegetables at a Glance
Aubergines
Basil
Beetroot
Broad beans (early crop)
Broccoli
(Spring) cabbage
Carrots (early crop)
Courgettes
Cucumbers
Figs
Florence fennel (as an overwinter crop)
French beans
Grapes
Kohl rabi
Lettuce
Melons
Peas (mangetout, as a spring crop)
Peaches and nectarines
Peppers
New potatoes
Pumpkins and squash
Salad leaves (rocket, mizuna, etc.)
Spinach, spinach beet and Swiss chard
Strawberries (early)
Sweetcorn
Tomatoes
5. Pests, Diseases and Other Problems – An Organic Approach
Some polytunnel pests
Some polytunnel diseases
Mineral deficiencies
Some physical problems
6. Ongoing Care
Crop rotation in a polytunnel
Ten steps to soil health
Repairs and maintenance
7. Make Your Own
How to make a hotbed
How to make your own potting mixes
How to make liquid feeds
List of suppliers
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Copyright
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