Fleece

[Containergardener]

Wondering what fleece everyone uses?

- for veg beds outside, we had frost last yr in September so need to think ahead, also for covering beds in winter as I'm going to try and grow a bit longer (may not work).

- thinking of getting toms into gh sooner next year and fleecing as we get frosts til end of may/early June

Thanks

[Peanut]

I use 20gsm fleece, sometimes double or even triple layers both outside and in the greenhouse when it gets below freezing.

[bramble]

Like Peanut said, double or even triple layers of fleece on really cold nights.
I also put a couple of layers of newspaper over the flee as well.
Keep in mind, it's not just about the cold...the light levels play a big part in growing strong plants.

[Containergardener]

Thank you . I have lots of bubble wrap for the gh and mini greenhouses too. May aswell try.

[Jungle Jane]

I got some tubular fleece a couple of years ago that fits around large pots,just under a meter wide I think,but you get a long piece of it in the bag,unfold it & cut it into sections,really good for pots,just put a cane in the pot to tie it too like a pyramid shape. I used it for my late sowed rocket in pots in the autumn & I’ll do that this year just waiting to lift the main crop potatoes then I’ll sow seeds in those containers

[rary]

I never use anything finer than 30g. gives good protection against frost and as suggested double up if hard frost forecasted and can be used for several years