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Can I grow tomatoes in winter?
HOW
can we grow tomatoes in winter?
THE
only way to grow tomatoes in winter is in a glasshouse or tunnel
house.
Because of the lack of sunshine hours in winter, they do take a bit longer to ripen. If you grow the tomatoes in a large pot, a sunny conservatory would be suitable.
Advice by Dr Dan Blanchon, from Unitec’s Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Bachelor of Resource Management
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