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Polly Tunnel Jobs For This Month
Spring is just around the corner so what are you guys doing in your tunnels? Can any recommend any early veg (carrots, parnsips or cabbage) that I can get going with?
Spring is just around the corner so what are you guys doing in your tunnels? Can any recommend any early veg (carrots, parnsips or cabbage) that I can get going with?
Spring is just around the corner so what are you guys doing in your tunnels? Can any recommend any early veg (carrots, parnsips or cabbage) that I can get going with?
Spring is just around the corner so what are you guys doing in your tunnels? Can any recommend any early veg (carrots, parnsips or cabbage) that I can get going with?
Eden1
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Aug 29, 2019
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Eden1
Jan 26, 2020
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Steve's Polytunnels
Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...
Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...
Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...
Over the next couple of weeks I'll get this topic right up to date again finishing off the 2018 season and adding the whole of the 2019 season.Steve...
Steve R
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Apr 24, 2011
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Steve R
Jan 3, 2020
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MARLEY’S TUNNEL 2019
@Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..!
@Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..!
@Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..!
@Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..!
Marley Farley
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May 17, 2013
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Marley Farley
Sep 28, 2019
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My Polytunnel(s)
Nicely done Nathan..Steve...
Nicely done Nathan..Steve...
Nicely done Nathan..Steve...
Nicely done Nathan..Steve...
Webmaster
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May 17, 2015
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Steve R
Feb 13, 2017
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Metal Sheds, What Do You Think
Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
Right, its fixed. Yardmaster sent me a superb video. Many thanks for all your comments.
weedaway
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Oct 11, 2020
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BML
Mar 1, 2021 at 8:30 PM
Roll on Spring - Advice need on first growing season
I would always start tomato seeds in a heated propagator, not move them into a polytunnel until May, and even then be prepared to cocoon in fleece or even bring back indoors on cold nights.
I would always start tomato seeds in a heated propagator, not move them into a polytunnel until May, and even then be prepared to cocoon in fleece or even bring back indoors on cold nights.
I would always start tomato seeds in a heated propagator, not move them into a polytunnel until May, and even then be prepared to cocoon in fleece or even bring back indoors on cold nights.
I would always start tomato seeds in a heated propagator, not move them into a polytunnel until May, and even then be prepared to cocoon in fleece or even bring back indoors on cold nights.
Eden1
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Feb 2, 2020
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Scrungee
Feb 20, 2020
Beginners Tunnel
My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path...
My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path bolted at tops to tunnel framework and bolted to timber stakes at base driven into ground with...
My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path bolted at tops to tunnel framework and bolted to...
My three 6 x 10m tunnels are fixed down at the perimeter using 4 L brackets cast int concrete pads each side bolted to tunnel framework, plus 3 timber raking struts either side of central path...
Eden1
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Aug 15, 2019
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Scrungee
Oct 5, 2019
Sticky thread suggestion
Good morning sticky threads are monitored weekly by the team and some are removed but on the rare occasion the odd one is missed ,and the team often receive a pm from members asking for a thread...
Good morning sticky threads are monitored weekly by the team and some are removed but on the rare occasion the odd one is missed ,and the team often receive a pm from members asking for a thread to be changed to a sticky status and this is discussed by the team and usually the request is granted
Good morning sticky threads are monitored weekly by the team and some are removed but on the rare occasion the odd one is missed ,and the team often receive a pm from members asking for a thread to be changed to a sticky status and this is...
Good morning sticky threads are monitored weekly by the team and some are removed but on the rare occasion the odd one is missed ,and the team often receive a pm from members asking for a thread...
Eden1
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Aug 28, 2019
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wiseowl
Aug 30, 2019
My £50 polytunnel from eBay
Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
Scrungee: Did you ever get round to making a hinged door for this?
Scrungee
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Mar 7, 2011
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Eden1
Aug 22, 2019
Poly Tunnel
Many thanks for the info, saved me wasting money.
Many thanks for the info, saved me wasting money.
Many thanks for the info, saved me wasting money.
Many thanks for the info, saved me wasting money.
steventravers
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Aug 13, 2019
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steventravers
Aug 14, 2019
My Poly Tunnel
Thanks for your reply's. Can you indicate how to understand ventilation required? I do not want to seal completely as this will generate problems, but I wish to maintain as much heat and...
Thanks for your reply's. Can you indicate how to understand ventilation required? I do not want to seal completely as this will generate problems, but I wish to maintain as much heat and favorable growing conditions as possible.
Thanks for your reply's. Can you indicate how to understand ventilation required? I do not want to seal completely as this will generate problems, but I wish to maintain as much heat and favorable growing conditions as possible.
Thanks for your reply's. Can you indicate how to understand ventilation required? I do not want to seal completely as this will generate problems, but I wish to maintain as much heat and...
Belto
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Apr 8, 2019
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Belto
Apr 10, 2019
What to grow
Just about any crop you like except the most tender ones like toms and runner beans.+ what lori mentions, Spuds, Beetroot, Leeks , so many to choose and try.Got any heating or heated areas...
Just about any crop you like except the most tender ones like toms and runner beans.+ what lori mentions, Spuds, Beetroot, Leeks , so many to choose and try.Got any heating or heated areas in there to help start off the seeds ?Hmmmm...... think the last time @Nosivad in the...
Just about any crop you like except the most tender ones like toms and runner beans.+ what lori mentions, Spuds, Beetroot, Leeks , so many to choose and try.Got any heating or heated areas in there to help start off the seeds...
Just about any crop you like except the most tender ones like toms and runner beans.+ what lori mentions, Spuds, Beetroot, Leeks , so many to choose and try.Got any heating or heated areas...
Nosivad
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Mar 16, 2019
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ricky101
Mar 16, 2019
Cane / plant support ideas
Nope, they are from a shop fixture I re purposed. It used to be a stand in a garden centre that held sheet materials (weed membrane, polythene etc), so my crop bars where the rollers of that....
Nope, they are from a shop fixture I re purposed. It used to be a stand in a garden centre that held sheet materials (weed membrane, polythene etc), so my crop bars where the rollers of that. Super strong and heavy duty.Steve...
Nope, they are from a shop fixture I re purposed. It used to be a stand in a garden centre that held sheet materials (weed membrane, polythene etc), so my crop bars where the rollers of that. Super strong and heavy duty.Steve...
Nope, they are from a shop fixture I re purposed. It used to be a stand in a garden centre that held sheet materials (weed membrane, polythene etc), so my crop bars where the rollers of that....
andrews
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Jan 26, 2019
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Steve R
Jan 27, 2019
Another eBay poly
Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
Weeding done now the hard bit of removing the cover, my bodies not made for digging anymore
Jimcub
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Sep 20, 2015
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Jimcub
Jan 21, 2019
Temperature comparison inside and out
I've just viewed this video by Charles Dowding - see from approximately 11 minutes onwards.His observations seem to match my own. Looks like it could be due to lack of air movement inside the PT.
I've just viewed this video by Charles Dowding - see from approximately 11 minutes onwards.His observations seem to match my own. Looks like it could be due to lack of air movement inside the PT.
I've just viewed this video by Charles Dowding - see from approximately 11 minutes onwards.His observations seem to match my own. Looks like it could be due to lack of air movement inside the PT.
I've just viewed this video by Charles Dowding - see from approximately 11 minutes onwards.His observations seem to match my own. Looks like it could be due to lack of air movement inside the PT.
Pedro61
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Nov 22, 2018
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Pedro61
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A few polytunnel work in progress pics
If your tunnel is similar to mine and the main frame is fitted onto ground anchors, then the bolts can be loosened to lift the frame on the anchors to tension the cover if necessary. This comment...
If your tunnel is similar to mine and the main frame is fitted onto ground anchors, then the bolts can be loosened to lift the frame on the anchors to tension the cover if necessary. This comment is for onlookers too as I'm certain andrew has this done already.Nice tidy job andrew, I made one...
If your tunnel is similar to mine and the main frame is fitted onto ground anchors, then the bolts can be loosened to lift the frame on the anchors to tension the cover if necessary. This comment is for onlookers too as I'm certain andrew has...
If your tunnel is similar to mine and the main frame is fitted onto ground anchors, then the bolts can be loosened to lift the frame on the anchors to tension the cover if necessary. This comment...
andrews
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Dec 5, 2018
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Steve R
Dec 12, 2018
Misting System Suggestions
Misting now ordered.Like a lot of things, the original idea has grown a bit.The system will be 1m misting over the heated sand bed and then 3m over the benches. I'll be able to turn off the...
Misting now ordered.Like a lot of things, the original idea has grown a bit.The system will be 1m misting over the heated sand bed and then 3m over the benches. I'll be able to turn off the benches in 1m segments and turn off the section over the heated bed.
Misting now ordered.Like a lot of things, the original idea has grown a bit.The system will be 1m misting over the heated sand bed and then 3m over the benches. I'll be able to turn off the benches in 1m segments and turn off the section...
Misting now ordered.Like a lot of things, the original idea has grown a bit.The system will be 1m misting over the heated sand bed and then 3m over the benches. I'll be able to turn off the...
andrews
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Sep 18, 2018
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andrews
Oct 22, 2018
Our New Polytunnel
And it might seem a minor point, but I think it is useful when you form the 'pleats' in the cover at the ends, where it is attached to the doorframe, to try to get all the pleats 'facing...
And it might seem a minor point, but I think it is useful when you form the 'pleats' in the cover at the ends, where it is attached to the doorframe, to try to get all the pleats 'facing downwards' inside the tunnel. That way any water from your watering system doesn't hang about in the grooves...
And it might seem a minor point, but I think it is useful when you form the 'pleats' in the cover at the ends, where it is attached to the doorframe, to try to get all the pleats 'facing downwards' inside the tunnel. That way any water from your...
And it might seem a minor point, but I think it is useful when you form the 'pleats' in the cover at the ends, where it is attached to the doorframe, to try to get all the pleats 'facing...
Vince
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Oct 16, 2018
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CarolineL
Oct 18, 2018
Should I install galvanised steel mesh against field mice and mole
I did this on my first, small tunnel on a plot full of voles and moles and nothing got through the skirt, but voles got through the door opening.I didn't bother on subsequent tunnels (where...
I did this on my first, small tunnel on a plot full of voles and moles and nothing got through the skirt, but voles got through the door opening.I didn't bother on subsequent tunnels (where voles still got through the front door!), and when replacing covers I've never found holes through the...
I did this on my first, small tunnel on a plot full of voles and moles and nothing got through the skirt, but voles got through the door opening.I didn't bother on subsequent tunnels (where voles still got through the front door!), and when...
I did this on my first, small tunnel on a plot full of voles and moles and nothing got through the skirt, but voles got through the door opening.I didn't bother on subsequent tunnels (where...
baris
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Aug 20, 2018
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Scrungee
Aug 20, 2018
Can polyolefin foam be used under the polythene cover to stop the wooden frame to cause any problem?
@Marley Farley Thanks @Tetters Thanks I am in Inverness. @CarolineL Thanks. I think those foams are expensive. I need to purchase lots of them. @Gail_68 Thanks. @Steve R That is a very good...
@Marley Farley Thanks @Tetters Thanks I am in Inverness. @CarolineL Thanks. I think those foams are expensive. I need to purchase lots of them. @Gail_68 Thanks. @Steve R That is a very good advice I feel so stupid now, I didn't think of doing that. I might even lay the foam I mentioned as a...
@Marley Farley Thanks @Tetters Thanks I am in Inverness. @CarolineL Thanks. I think those foams are expensive. I need to purchase lots of them. @Gail_68 Thanks. @Steve R That is a very good advice I feel so stupid now, I didn't think of doing...
@Marley Farley Thanks @Tetters Thanks I am in Inverness. @CarolineL Thanks. I think those foams are expensive. I need to purchase lots of them. @Gail_68 Thanks. @Steve R That is a very good...
baris
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Jul 27, 2018
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baris
Jul 30, 2018
High winds
All 3 of my 3 x 6m (10 x 20 feet) polytunnels have double doors covered in mesh at the west facing entrances and identical mesh panels at the rear. Whilst I'm growing in them they are only covered...
All 3 of my 3 x 6m (10 x 20 feet) polytunnels have double doors covered in mesh at the west facing entrances and identical mesh panels at the rear. Whilst I'm growing in them they are only covered with polythene during colder weather, and then they're closed up again in autumn.Despite the...
All 3 of my 3 x 6m (10 x 20 feet) polytunnels have double doors covered in mesh at the west facing entrances and identical mesh panels at the rear. Whilst I'm growing in them they are only covered with polythene during colder weather, and then...
All 3 of my 3 x 6m (10 x 20 feet) polytunnels have double doors covered in mesh at the west facing entrances and identical mesh panels at the rear. Whilst I'm growing in them they are only covered...
Jimb0b
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Jun 14, 2018
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Scrungee
Jun 16, 2018
Polytunnel watering system
Or it might be just as easy to buy a new hose after fitting the rainwater gutter filter, I think they are fairly cheap?
Or it might be just as easy to buy a new hose after fitting the rainwater gutter filter, I think they are fairly cheap?
Or it might be just as easy to buy a new hose after fitting the rainwater gutter filter, I think they are fairly cheap?
Or it might be just as easy to buy a new hose after fitting the rainwater gutter filter, I think they are fairly cheap?
Plosh
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Jun 9, 2018
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JWK
Jun 9, 2018
Green poly tunnels
The ones with 'green' covers are normally much, much cheaper than those sold with clear covers.Green covers start rapidly deteriorating after a couple of years, so can either be replaced when...
The ones with 'green' covers are normally much, much cheaper than those sold with clear covers.Green covers start rapidly deteriorating after a couple of years, so can either be replaced when the polythene between the mesh begins to shower down, or immediately re-sell the supplied cover on...
The ones with 'green' covers are normally much, much cheaper than those sold with clear covers.Green covers start rapidly deteriorating after a couple of years, so can either be replaced when the polythene between the mesh begins to shower...
The ones with 'green' covers are normally much, much cheaper than those sold with clear covers.Green covers start rapidly deteriorating after a couple of years, so can either be replaced when...
freeflow
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Feb 5, 2018
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Scrungee
Feb 5, 2018
Polytunnel ventilation
Used them for years never had a major problem with them. If you live in a cold area then take them off and store frost free over winter, remember to lock vent after removal.
Used them for years never had a major problem with them. If you live in a cold area then take them off and store frost free over winter, remember to lock vent after removal.
Used them for years never had a major problem with them. If you live in a cold area then take them off and store frost free over winter, remember to lock vent after removal.
Used them for years never had a major problem with them. If you live in a cold area then take them off and store frost free over winter, remember to lock vent after removal.
WoolyBack
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Nov 26, 2017
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NigelJ
Jan 18, 2018
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