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  2. Steve R
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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...:)
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  3. Eden1
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    Polly Tunnel Jobs For This Month

    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed to a different compost with good results, so, I’ll not be biting any of that stuff again, wasn’t...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed to a different compost with good results, so, I’ll...
    I did all my planting and tidying in May, used some new peat free stuff. All I have is 6 beds of weeds no veg came up what a disaster I’ve had to redo everything but not in the tunnel. I changed...
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  4. Webmaster
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    My Polytunnel(s)

    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
    Nicely done Nathan..Steve...:)
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  5. Marley Farley
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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..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
    @Steve R I ever thought I would say this, but..... Not a Welcome bee in my tunnel..! :yikes:
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  7. Esthalon

    Winter night time temperatures in a Polytunnel

    I've been trying to post a reply but no luck. 3rd time lucky, I hope!I just wanted to say thanks to all for your insight and advice. I will now prepare for the worst!I plan to get an electric...
    I've been trying to post a reply but no luck. 3rd time lucky, I hope!I just wanted to say thanks to all for your insight and advice. I will now prepare for the worst!I plan to get an electric greenhouse heter that will kick in if it goes below 5C, I can get one online here for €29.99 (Not...
    I've been trying to post a reply but no luck. 3rd time lucky, I hope!I just wanted to say thanks to all for your insight and advice. I will now prepare for the worst!I plan to get an electric greenhouse heter that will kick in if it goes...
    I've been trying to post a reply but no luck. 3rd time lucky, I hope!I just wanted to say thanks to all for your insight and advice. I will now prepare for the worst!I plan to get an electric...
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  8. Jimb0b

    Which end?

    :whistle: Yes you were asking the shelving problem.. Sorry.. Went off on a tangent there.. if your tunnel is in full sun put your shelving in a bright area, but not direct sun or they will cook.. Maybe rig...
    :whistle: Yes you were asking the shelving problem.. Sorry.. Went off on a tangent there.. if your tunnel is in full sun put your shelving in a bright area, but not direct sun or they will cook.. Maybe rig some shade up if seedlings get too hot... Seedlings want bright but not full sun..
    :whistle: Yes you were asking the shelving problem.. Sorry.. Went off on a tangent there.. if your tunnel is in full sun put your shelving in a bright area, but not direct sun or they will cook.. Maybe rig some shade up if seedlings get too hot......
    :whistle: Yes you were asking the shelving problem.. Sorry.. Went off on a tangent there.. if your tunnel is in full sun put your shelving in a bright area, but not direct sun or they will cook.. Maybe rig...
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  9. Poly Hive

    Where to source from

    Thanks (belatedly) for this Steve.Due to lack of tow bar and trailer buying commercial is not going to be possible.My proposed site is pretty sheltered so a lighter model will hopefully be...
    Thanks (belatedly) for this Steve.Due to lack of tow bar and trailer buying commercial is not going to be possible.My proposed site is pretty sheltered so a lighter model will hopefully be quite suitable.Any makes you can suggest as we can fit in 5m x 3 or 4m.PH
    Thanks (belatedly) for this Steve.Due to lack of tow bar and trailer buying commercial is not going to be possible.My proposed site is pretty sheltered so a lighter model will hopefully be quite suitable.Any makes you can suggest as we...
    Thanks (belatedly) for this Steve.Due to lack of tow bar and trailer buying commercial is not going to be possible.My proposed site is pretty sheltered so a lighter model will hopefully be...
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  10. Richard360

    What's in yours

    My blog is called c k plant nursery and its on blogger, have over 100 videos on youtube under juliedrake23.Polytunnel growing is generally going well, have had tomatoes, cucumbers, melons,...
    My blog is called c k plant nursery and its on blogger, have over 100 videos on youtube under juliedrake23.Polytunnel growing is generally going well, have had tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, courgettes and squashes in their for a few weeks in the larger tunnel. However the 6 x 10ft one hasn't...
    My blog is called c k plant nursery and its on blogger, have over 100 videos on youtube under juliedrake23.Polytunnel growing is generally going well, have had tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, courgettes and squashes in their for a few weeks in the...
    My blog is called c k plant nursery and its on blogger, have over 100 videos on youtube under juliedrake23.Polytunnel growing is generally going well, have had tomatoes, cucumbers, melons,...
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  11. Chillimad

    What to grow in the new polytunnel now!

    Some info from the place where I got my Pongo bean seeds from (only I got them from their stall at a local event to save paying P&P): Speedy - Pongo -
    Some info from the place where I got my Pongo bean seeds from (only I got them from their stall at a local event to save paying P&P): Speedy - Pongo -
    Some info from the place where I got my Pongo bean seeds from (only I got them from their stall at a local event to save paying P&P): Speedy - Pongo -
    Some info from the place where I got my Pongo bean seeds from (only I got them from their stall at a local event to save paying P&P): Speedy - Pongo -
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  12. lazy-gardener

    what to grow in a second hand polytunnel

    I think you are about right for planting now until mid April LG. But of course you must plant tomatoes and peppers somewhere warm, for germination. Aim for about 23C but you should be OK at 20....
    I think you are about right for planting now until mid April LG. But of course you must plant tomatoes and peppers somewhere warm, for germination. Aim for about 23C but you should be OK at 20. Over a radiator indoors is fine if you haven't got a propagator. Don't transfer to the tunnel until...
    I think you are about right for planting now until mid April LG. But of course you must plant tomatoes and peppers somewhere warm, for germination. Aim for about 23C but you should be OK at 20. Over a radiator indoors is fine if you haven't got a...
    I think you are about right for planting now until mid April LG. But of course you must plant tomatoes and peppers somewhere warm, for germination. Aim for about 23C but you should be OK at 20....
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  13. Quackerjack

    what to grow and what not to grow?

    That is great, thanks. Either you are feeding an army or else you are awfully fond of brassicas! :)
    That is great, thanks. Either you are feeding an army or else you are awfully fond of brassicas! :)
    That is great, thanks. Either you are feeding an army or else you are awfully fond of brassicas! :)
    That is great, thanks. Either you are feeding an army or else you are awfully fond of brassicas! :)
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  14. Nosivad

    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...
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  15. Chi Chi

    What size polytunnel would I need to feed a family of 6?

    Yes, I have found that too, but as a specialist forum they are very knowledgeable on Veg.But folk here are pretty knowledgeable on Veg too, and there are folk here who know about other aspects...
    Yes, I have found that too, but as a specialist forum they are very knowledgeable on Veg.But folk here are pretty knowledgeable on Veg too, and there are folk here who know about other aspects of gardening too :)Ask about growing Flowers on a Vegetable forum and they'll laugh you out of town!
    Yes, I have found that too, but as a specialist forum they are very knowledgeable on Veg.But folk here are pretty knowledgeable on Veg too, and there are folk here who know about other aspects of gardening too :)Ask about growing Flowers on a...
    Yes, I have found that too, but as a specialist forum they are very knowledgeable on Veg.But folk here are pretty knowledgeable on Veg too, and there are folk here who know about other aspects...
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  16. lazydog

    What is in your polytunnel

    not sure about freezing them as to what nutrients you lose but I have a food dehydrator, which hopefully will give me Sun dried Tom's all year
    not sure about freezing them as to what nutrients you lose but I have a food dehydrator, which hopefully will give me Sun dried Tom's all year
    not sure about freezing them as to what nutrients you lose but I have a food dehydrator, which hopefully will give me Sun dried Tom's all year
    not sure about freezing them as to what nutrients you lose but I have a food dehydrator, which hopefully will give me Sun dried Tom's all year
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  17. Scouse Lee

    Watering In The Polytunnel

    Cheers Lazydog, I thought it might be a case of suck it & see. I've also planted some seeds in trays 2 weeks ago, Basil/Broccoli/Carrots/Coriander/Parsley & Spring Onions, some of the Broccoli...
    Cheers Lazydog, I thought it might be a case of suck it & see. I've also planted some seeds in trays 2 weeks ago, Basil/Broccoli/Carrots/Coriander/Parsley & Spring Onions, some of the Broccoli came up really quickly but no sign of anything else. I've been watering with a spray every day as the...
    Cheers Lazydog, I thought it might be a case of suck it & see. I've also planted some seeds in trays 2 weeks ago, Basil/Broccoli/Carrots/Coriander/Parsley & Spring Onions, some of the Broccoli came up really quickly but no sign of anything else....
    Cheers Lazydog, I thought it might be a case of suck it & see. I've also planted some seeds in trays 2 weeks ago, Basil/Broccoli/Carrots/Coriander/Parsley & Spring Onions, some of the Broccoli...
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  18. KaySee

    Virtical plants in the poly tunnel

    Like this, sloping curved canes to suit curved sides. As mentioned above I grow beefsteak toms closest the cover that are terminated lower than the likes of Sungolds closest the central path which...
    Like this, sloping curved canes to suit curved sides. As mentioned above I grow beefsteak toms closest the cover that are terminated lower than the likes of Sungolds closest the central path which will be taken up to (and along in a good year) the apex. It may look a bit 'tight' and the top of...
    Like this, sloping curved canes to suit curved sides. As mentioned above I grow beefsteak toms closest the cover that are terminated lower than the likes of Sungolds closest the central path which will be taken up to (and along in a good year)...
    Like this, sloping curved canes to suit curved sides. As mentioned above I grow beefsteak toms closest the cover that are terminated lower than the likes of Sungolds closest the central path which...
    polytunnel canes.jpg pt curved canes.jpg pt canes 2.jpg
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  19. Davidsup

    Using windbreak netting on top to protect and tightening cover polytunnel

    I used webbing straps with 18" ground anchors, loosely tied so not to bend the plastic but will not allow it to expand in the wind. 3 on a 9m tunnel
    I used webbing straps with 18" ground anchors, loosely tied so not to bend the plastic but will not allow it to expand in the wind. 3 on a 9m tunnel
    I used webbing straps with 18" ground anchors, loosely tied so not to bend the plastic but will not allow it to expand in the wind. 3 on a 9m tunnel
    I used webbing straps with 18" ground anchors, loosely tied so not to bend the plastic but will not allow it to expand in the wind. 3 on a 9m tunnel
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  20. paddy_rice

    Unwanted mushrooms in polytunnel!

    Thanks John - we did indeed apply horse manure!
    Thanks John - we did indeed apply horse manure!
    Thanks John - we did indeed apply horse manure!
    Thanks John - we did indeed apply horse manure!
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  21. moonrakermagpie

    Tunnel vision!!!

    I swear by enviromesh over water pipe hoops for all brasicas also leeks.Im not wonderfully convinced by poly cloches but enviromesh is worth it alone for the fact it stops butterflys further...
    I swear by enviromesh over water pipe hoops for all brasicas also leeks.Im not wonderfully convinced by poly cloches but enviromesh is worth it alone for the fact it stops butterflys further it creates a microclimate.
    I swear by enviromesh over water pipe hoops for all brasicas also leeks.Im not wonderfully convinced by poly cloches but enviromesh is worth it alone for the fact it stops butterflys further it creates a microclimate.
    I swear by enviromesh over water pipe hoops for all brasicas also leeks.Im not wonderfully convinced by poly cloches but enviromesh is worth it alone for the fact it stops butterflys further...
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  22. geoffhandley

    Tunnel Cloches - anyone know where to get them?

    Hi geoffI found my cloches but they didn't have any company name but I did a search and came up with this site.http://www.plasticsbypost.net/polytunnel.htmIt seems to be what you were after...
    Hi geoffI found my cloches but they didn't have any company name but I did a search and came up with this site.http://www.plasticsbypost.net/polytunnel.htmIt seems to be what you were after and is definitely what I have been using.Good luck. ---------- shiney
    Hi geoffI found my cloches but they didn't have any company name but I did a search and came up with this site.http://www.plasticsbypost.net/polytunnel.htmIt seems to be what you were after and is definitely what I have been using.Good...
    Hi geoffI found my cloches but they didn't have any company name but I did a search and came up with this site.http://www.plasticsbypost.net/polytunnel.htmIt seems to be what you were after...
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  23. Jangles

    Tooo Hot !!

    Lol no not really I was trying to tie some toms up other day and had to come out as my arms was dripping I was sweeting that much :eeew:
    Lol no not really I was trying to tie some toms up other day and had to come out as my arms was dripping I was sweeting that much :eeew:
    Lol no not really I was trying to tie some toms up other day and had to come out as my arms was dripping I was sweeting that much :eeew:
    Lol no not really I was trying to tie some toms up other day and had to come out as my arms was dripping I was sweeting that much :eeew:
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  24. Leadbelly

    tom problem in tunnel

    yes its a magic moment when you share the first toms with her indoors. Now we are enjoying a great mix of different varieties which i bought on ebay early on in the year. I too became worried at...
    yes its a magic moment when you share the first toms with her indoors. Now we are enjoying a great mix of different varieties which i bought on ebay early on in the year. I too became worried at leaf problems as last year i suffered damping off in the tunnel through lack of ventilation i guess,...
    yes its a magic moment when you share the first toms with her indoors. Now we are enjoying a great mix of different varieties which i bought on ebay early on in the year. I too became worried at leaf problems as last year i suffered damping off...
    yes its a magic moment when you share the first toms with her indoors. Now we are enjoying a great mix of different varieties which i bought on ebay early on in the year. I too became worried at...
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  25. Rob Taylor

    Time for a tunnel

    stainless bolts would be best but could cost you more than the tunnel. If you coat zinc bolts/hardware with a thin layer of vaseline it`ll keep the moisture off and they wont rust as fast.
    stainless bolts would be best but could cost you more than the tunnel. If you coat zinc bolts/hardware with a thin layer of vaseline it`ll keep the moisture off and they wont rust as fast.
    stainless bolts would be best but could cost you more than the tunnel. If you coat zinc bolts/hardware with a thin layer of vaseline it`ll keep the moisture off and they wont rust as fast.
    stainless bolts would be best but could cost you more than the tunnel. If you coat zinc bolts/hardware with a thin layer of vaseline it`ll keep the moisture off and they wont rust as fast.
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  26. polytunnel

    This week in the Polytunnel.

    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
    Thats a loving thought Polytunnel,talking of under plastic, its time to plant up the pak choi.isnt it.
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