10 Vegetables to Grow in an Unheated Greenhouse or Polytunnel This Winter! UK
Nov 3, 2026
π± WHAT VEGETABLES CAN YOU GROW IN AN UNHEATED GREENHOUSE OR POLYTUNNEL IN WINTER? π₯¬
Think you need heating to keep growing vegetables through the colder months? Think again!
In today's Gardening with Ben video, we're looking at 10 fantastic crops you can grow in an unheated greenhouse or polytunnel during November and throughout the UK winter.
I'm down at my allotment sharing practical tips for making the most of your growing space, even when temperatures start dropping!
π₯¬ 10 CROPS TO GROW UNDER COVER:
Winter Lettuce β Hardy varieties for winter salads
Spinach β A brilliant cool-season leafy crop
Lamb's Lettuce β Excellent for colder conditions
Rocket β Peppery leaves for winter harvesting
Mizuna β Fast-growing leaves in favourable conditions
Pak Choi β Grow with protection from hard frost
Winter Kale β Hardy greens for colder months
Spring Onions β Grow hardy varieties for spring
Winter Purslane (Claytonia) β A fantastic winter salad crop
Broad Beans β Sow hardy varieties for next year's harvest
π± ALSO IN THIS VIDEO:
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How to grow vegetables without greenhouse heating
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What to sow in November in the UK
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How to protect crops from frost
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Why greenhouse ventilation matters in winter
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How to avoid overwatering winter vegetables
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How to get an earlier harvest next spring
Remember that winter growth is much slower because of shorter days and colder temperatures. An unheated greenhouse or polytunnel is not frost-free, so some crops will need additional protection during very cold weather.
π¬ QUESTION: What's growing in your greenhouse or polytunnel this winter?
Let me know in the comments!
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