The £30m development will add 6.5 hectares of lit production space dedicated to tomato cultivation, taking their total growing area to 51.5ha.
Current Production Capacity and Crop Details
Currently, the site has a total growing area of 45 hectares and grows 400 million tomatoes, 33 million cucumbers, and 24 million peppers a year. The new glasshouse is expected to grow around 150m additional tomatoes on the site each year.
Project Timeline and Contractor Appointment
This will be the final glasshouse construction approved under its original planning permission, set to be completed by November 2025.
Dutch horticultural specialist BOM, a long-standing partner of Thanet Earth, has been appointed as the principal contractor for the TG7 build.
Strategic Importance of the Expansion
Chris Butler, managing director of Thanet Earth, said: "The development of our seventh glasshouse is a significant milestone for Thanet Earth and a clear demonstration of our continued investment in UK food production.
"Strengthening our capacity to grow more fresh produce here in Britain is vital for long-term food security, reducing our dependence on imports, and meeting consumer demand sustainably."
