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If you're on the lookout for your next garden project, look no further than the loofah. Part of the cucumber family, this zesty green fruit is tasty to eat but is probably more well-known for its cleaning capabilities...
 

Here at Premier Polytunnels we know that the price of products is important to our customers. It’s also important that the products you buy from us are of the highest quality, with many customers telling us that they need a strong polytunnel as it’s very windy where they live...

Want to say goodbye to frozen peas? Growing your own peas is surprisingly low maintenance so they're perfect to plant with children of all ages...

Chickens are wonderful animals to house in your outdoor space. They supply you with fresh eggs, provide great fertiliser for your garden, and are often fun, friendly pets to have around...

Vicia Faba, or broad beans as it's more commonly known, is a flowering plant that is part of the pea and bean family Fabaceae...

In summer 2020, a Premier Polytunnels customer began work on a very exciting project.

Mr Clitheroe began the process of installing a natural swimming pool at his property, with the pool being covered by a large polytunnel.
 
A natural pool works with nature to provide hygienic water for swimming. Plants and animals condition the water so there’s no need for chemical disinfectants, such as chlorine, or other pesticides.

Spring cabbage is one of the more versatile varieties due to its sweet and tender flavour that goes well in many dishes. This cabbage is a member of genus Brassica, as all cabbages are, and is indigenous to both Southern and Western Europe.

It’s often referred to as spring greens due to its leafiness, and there are plenty of great recipes to follow using freshly picked spring cabbage. There’s also a huge array of health benefits when you incorporate this cabbage into your diet, including:
 

1. Lots of nutrients
2. Keeping inflammation in check
3. Helping with digestion
4. Improving heart health
5. Helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

French beans are a varied and versatile legume also known as haricots verts. They are a thinner and shorter type of green bean, with their earthier flavour making them a scrumptious side for any dish. Whether you want to start growing dwarf or climbing French beans, it’s relatively straightforward and they’re a great crop for beginners.

They feature in many recipes and, with the right conditions and tools, you could have a successful harvest.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, leafy crop to plant in your garden or polytunnel, pak choi could be the perfect choice. These versatile leaves are best enjoyed in salads and stir-fries, but they’re also great for other Asian-inspired dishes including noodles and ramen. In our handy guide below, we’ve covered everything you need to know about growing pak choi plants at home.

Chilli peppers are known for their fiery flavours and vibrant colours. They pep up old favourites like chilli con carne and add an unexpected twist to a simple broth. But as well as being a hot addition to a dish, there are cooler, sweeter variations that enhance flavour and make for an enjoyable dining experience.

However, you might not find many different types of chillies on the supermarket shelves, so it’s worth taking the reins and growing chillies from seed at home. This opens up a host of possibilities, allowing you to choose from an array of colours, shapes and heat levels, and plan out the meals you’ll make.

Whether you’re just starting your first vegetable patch and want to begin with growing chillies or you’ve been growing for a while and want to know how to grow chillies alongside your other allotment crops, we have everything you need here in our guide to help you. Plus, you can find out more about the drying process. For home-grown chillies packed with flavour, read on.