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  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks NB...yes, a nasty little Stage 3C was a problem for a while but doing a lot better now, finally have the energy to give the greenhouse another go and really looking forward to it.

    Have to agree re a dwarf wall greenhouse, I too would love one of those.
  • zugeniezugenie Posts: 831
    Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell @Sheps glad you’re starting to get your energy back! I’ll be following with interest as that’s the make of greenhouse I’m hoping to get
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks zugenie....the greenhouse is very good, very strong and excellent quality.
  • Thanks for resurrecting this thread @Sheps and glad to hear you're on the mend. As someone who is on the lookout for a greenhouse this year, I've enjoyed looking back over the progress you've made. Great inspiration!
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  • Penny_ForthemPenny_Forthem Posts: 455
    I am fairly new to this forum, but am watching this thread with interest. 
    Pleased for you to have the energy to devote to the greenhouse/plants. I'm sure it will be quite a solace.
    I am growing tomatoes in Quadgrows for the first time this year, so please do post more pics.
    What kind of tomatoes are you growing?
    Beautiful North Wales - hiraeth
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks everyone....will definitely keep the thread updated.

    Hi Penny...the toms are, Ailsa Craig, Sungold, Beefsteak F1, Alicante and Sweet Million 100.
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Morning all....today I noticed that my Sungold has terminated at the first truss, very much like bush varieties do

    Is this common for a cordon or just unlucky?

    There is a side shoot that I can try and promote ( red spot ) to try and get it back on track.






  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    The first toms have started to set, tiny pea sized ones on the Alicante so far, hopefully more to come.

    Also, I have 6 new pains in the backside in the form of 6 Collared Doves that think my garden is theirs and as far as they are concerned the greenhouse is a lovely place to hang out.

    Looks like I'm going to have to make a screen door as I leave the door open whilst I'm at work.


  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    I’m so sorry you have been ill. I’m delighted that you are back. I missed your photography. 

    Can you say things about how your quad grows  are for you? I haven’t used them. Are they the optimum size for toms? Are bigger pots even better and Quadgrows good for optimum use of floor space? Thanks 
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks Fire....that is very kind of you to say, it's been a long recovery but feeling much better now.

    As for the Quadgrows, I think they are very good, they take up minimal space and the 11L pots seem to work perfectly well.

    The system comes with Nutrigrow feed and you just make up a batch and fill the 30L reservoir, feeder mats ( capillary matting ) wick water from the reservoir into the pots which gives a perfect watering.



    It's all very easy, that's why I like the system so much.

    Sheps...
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