frost

[jeff64]

Does anyone know if lining the polytunnel with bubble wrap will keep the frost out enough to grow peppers on after germination, also will it stop condensation?

[oldherbaceous]

Afternoon jeff64, I don't have a polytunnel but, although the bubble wrap will help to keep the frost out, I think you would still have to put some heat in there to grow on peppers....not sure about the condensation.

[Westi]

Jeff the poly will protect things meant to grow in winter to give you a better harvest, but not newly germinated peppers. (More light than warmth to blame). However if you put last years chilli's & peppers plants in there trimmed down of loose growth, there is every chance they will survive with the odd splash so you will have a head start & earlier fruit next year. I have had success with these in the unheated & unbubbled greenhouse at home. Not tried it yet in the tunnel though but would think same result.

[jeff64]

Thanks oh and Westi, i won't put them in till mid April so hopefully there won't be much frost to come.