Feel Good UK Seasonal Polytunnel & Chicken Coop Planner
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FeelGoodUK Seasonal Polytunnel & Chicken Coop Planner
For 3×2m Polytunnel + Hen House Setup | UK Climate
📂 Planner Overview (All Seasons)
| Season | Polytunnel Tasks | Chicken Coop Integration | Garden Prep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Sow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers | Chickens free-range under garden, spreading compost | Add compost from coop bedding |
| Summer | Harvest & ventilate daily | Provide shade; coop ventilation supports hen comfort | Manage humidity in tunnel |
| Autumn | Sow brassicas, spinach, garlic | Move coop near tunnel for pest control | Clean out coop & prep fresh bedding |
| Winter | Maintain chard, spinach, parsley | Add insulation to coop bedding | Reinforce tunnel from wind |
🌽 SPRING (March–May)
- Polytunnel: Sow tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers. Use vertical supports.
- Coop: Let chickens scratch frost-free areas. Compost old bedding.
Tip: Add fleece on cooler nights to protect seedlings.
☀️ SUMMER (June–August)
- Polytunnel: Harvest early crops. Ventilate daily.
- Coop: Provide shade, cool water, and use adjustable vents.
Tip: Use mesh covers to shade crops.
🍂 AUTUMN (Sept–Nov)
- Polytunnel: Sow brassicas, winter salads, garlic. Compost waste.
- Coop: Move near tunnel for pest control. Deep clean bedding.
Tip: Mulch around brassicas to retain heat.
❄️ WINTER (Dec–Feb)
- Polytunnel: Maintain chard, spinach, parsley. Cover with fleece.
- Coop: Add insulation and check for drafts.
- Protection: Stake tunnel, use gravel bags, group structures.
📅 Downloadable Planner (PDF)
Includes:
- ✔ Printable seasonal task checklists
- ✔ Monthly sow/harvest schedule
- ✔ Companion planting chart
- ✔ Coop maintenance calendar