You Won’t Believe What You Can Grow in Winter!

Want fresh vegetables right through winter?
In this video, I’ll show you what to grow in a polytunnel over winter so you can enjoy fresh veg all year round — even in the coldest months! ❄️
Using the no dig gardening method, I’ll share exactly which crops thrive undercover, the best winter veg to sow, and how to keep your polytunnel productive right through to next spring.

In This Video You’ll Discover 👇

✅ What to grow in a polytunnel over winter for continuous harvests
✅ The best winter vegetables for UK growers
✅ When to sow hardy crops so they’re ready as summer veg comes out
✅ How to use the no dig method to prepare your beds quickly
✅ Tips for overwintering onions, garlic, salads, and brassicas
✅ How to protect your crops from frost, mildew, and pests

Whether you’re growing in a polytunnel, greenhouse, or cold frame, this video will help you keep harvesting all winter long 🌱.

00:00 – Intro 🌿
Autumn’s nearly here — but your harvests don’t have to stop! What you can grow in your polytunnel this winter.

00:59 – Looking Ahead 🔄
Preparing for the seasonal change as summer crops give way to winter planting.

02:08 – Why This Video 💡
Viewer questions inspired this deep dive into winter polytunnel growing.

03:01 – How Polytunnels Extend the Season ⏳
Creating a microclimate to grow food right through to spring.

04:19 – Start with Alliums 🧄
Overwintering onions, garlic, and salad onions — why they thrive undercover.

08:11 – Salad Crops & Greens 🥗
Cut-and-come-again lettuces, rocket, spinach, and hardy winter varieties.

11:04 – Root Crops for Winter 🥕
Carrots, turnips, beetroot, and radishes — timings and tips for success.

16:01 – Brassicas That Thrive 🥦
Kale, spring cabbages, calabrese, and how to get early harvests.

18:22 – Bonus Crops 🌿
Celery, container strawberries, and unexpected undercover winners.

20:33 – Bed Prep & Mulching 🪱
How we prepare beds for winter crops using the no dig method.

21:38 – Cleaning, Light & Airflow ✨
Washing your tunnel for maximum light and pest control.

22:41 – Fleece, Mesh & Frost Protection ❄️
How to keep your winter crops safe from extreme cold.

23:05 – Watering & Ventilation Tips 💧
How to avoid overwatering and keep plants healthy in cooler months.

24:52 – Wrapping Up 🌱
Why growing undercover in winter is so rewarding and how to plan ahead for spring.

26:14 – Next Steps 🎥
Thinking about getting a polytunnel? Watch this setup video next!

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Join the Conversation 💬
What’s the one crop you’d love to grow in your polytunnel this winter?
Drop your answer in the comments — I’d love to hear what you’re planning!

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