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polytunnel
Jason milly
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I am considering getting a polytunnel what are the advantages and disadvantages of them .
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much more for your money and no risk of broken glass.
It depends on what you want, and your budget.
I have 2 One is 56 ft x 21ft ( sorry , old school measurements) which has netting up to 1m so it's the "cool" tunnel
the other is 48ft x 21 and is all polythene which gets very hot.
I bought mine from Northern Polytunnels and I'm very happy with them
They are poly tunnels to die for Hosta., I would live in there. The plants that grow and the veg are fantastic.
aw thanks Lyn
keeps me out of mischief
yes and yes
not sure why you'd want to grow sprouts in a tunnel though
Are you thinking of one of those poly tunnels that have a green plastic cover over?
Be aware of different types. The one we were given for our school garden was poly over a frame and, despite careful pegging out the rain gathered between the poles supporting the roof and bent the poles, obviously I'm not on site all the time, but it was a shame as this weakened tunnel fell foul of the wind and is now no more.
It was lovely when it was new got very hot tho. Good luck and enjoy, just be aware of the weather when you site it.