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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. 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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  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. 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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  7. Scrungee

    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?
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  8. Julie D

    Feel Good polytunnels?

    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
    Prices have dropped by another fiver, now only £114.90 incl P&P
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  9. Lisa11

    Cheap polytunnels???

    I still have a few Pumpkins (edible ones) and squashes to plant at the Alottment, so I may temp erect this new tunnel over them to aid growing/ripening of them before moving it in Spring to its...
    I still have a few Pumpkins (edible ones) and squashes to plant at the Alottment, so I may temp erect this new tunnel over them to aid growing/ripening of them before moving it in Spring to its final position. Steve...:)
    I still have a few Pumpkins (edible ones) and squashes to plant at the Alottment, so I may temp erect this new tunnel over them to aid growing/ripening of them before moving it in Spring to its final position. Steve...:)
    I still have a few Pumpkins (edible ones) and squashes to plant at the Alottment, so I may temp erect this new tunnel over them to aid growing/ripening of them before moving it in Spring to its...
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  10. 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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  11. Antonig

    condensation

    Take a look at northern polytunnels cantilevered roof vents for some diy vent inspiration ;) The best way to deal with condensation is to convince the humid air to condense somewhere it cant drip...
    Take a look at northern polytunnels cantilevered roof vents for some diy vent inspiration ;) The best way to deal with condensation is to convince the humid air to condense somewhere it cant drip and cause problems. Better still, somewhere it`ll do a bit of good. Drying out the soil is the last...
    Take a look at northern polytunnels cantilevered roof vents for some diy vent inspiration ;) The best way to deal with condensation is to convince the humid air to condense somewhere it cant drip and cause problems. Better still, somewhere it`ll...
    Take a look at northern polytunnels cantilevered roof vents for some diy vent inspiration ;) The best way to deal with condensation is to convince the humid air to condense somewhere it cant drip...
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  12. blackmoon

    flies in poly tunnel

    Try planting some Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare. ebay Premier seeds do them 1100 seeds for 99 pence & 59 pence P&P I get quite a lot of seeds from these people & have never been let down once & it...
    Try planting some Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare. ebay Premier seeds do them 1100 seeds for 99 pence & 59 pence P&P I get quite a lot of seeds from these people & have never been let down once & it dosent matter how many PKTS of seeds you buy you only pay the one 59 pence P&P per order. Take a look...
    Try planting some Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare. ebay Premier seeds do them 1100 seeds for 99 pence & 59 pence P&P I get quite a lot of seeds from these people & have never been let down once & it dosent matter how many PKTS of seeds you buy you only...
    Try planting some Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare. ebay Premier seeds do them 1100 seeds for 99 pence & 59 pence P&P I get quite a lot of seeds from these people & have never been let down once & it...
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  13. 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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  14. the garden gnome

    polytunnel layout

    can't visualise it - pictures please - my new pt goes up this month Diolch, John
    can't visualise it - pictures please - my new pt goes up this month Diolch, John
    can't visualise it - pictures please - my new pt goes up this month Diolch, John
    can't visualise it - pictures please - my new pt goes up this month Diolch, John
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  15. Chillimad

    Polytunnel warming... is this a crazy idea?

    Sadly the heated props a little to big to move, also it's attached to the wall to take the weight of the sand used to retain heat. I could however build a smaller version for use in the tunnel.
    Sadly the heated props a little to big to move, also it's attached to the wall to take the weight of the sand used to retain heat. I could however build a smaller version for use in the tunnel.
    Sadly the heated props a little to big to move, also it's attached to the wall to take the weight of the sand used to retain heat. I could however build a smaller version for use in the tunnel.
    Sadly the heated props a little to big to move, also it's attached to the wall to take the weight of the sand used to retain heat. I could however build a smaller version for use in the tunnel.
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  16. Marley Farley

    Chopper's Poly Tunnel ..!!

    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
    Nice...let them take over..!! ...More to eat! Steve...:)
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  17. Jimcub

    Poly tunnel doors

    I used an old wood greenhouse end frame to make a ready made door, works well and I can lock it. Plus a roll of mesh to make a barrier for cats when door is open in hot weather,
    I used an old wood greenhouse end frame to make a ready made door, works well and I can lock it. Plus a roll of mesh to make a barrier for cats when door is open in hot weather,
    I used an old wood greenhouse end frame to make a ready made door, works well and I can lock it. Plus a roll of mesh to make a barrier for cats when door is open in hot weather,
    I used an old wood greenhouse end frame to make a ready made door, works well and I can lock it. Plus a roll of mesh to make a barrier for cats when door is open in hot weather,
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  18. Alastair

    Re-cover cheap green polytunnel with polythene? Good idea?

    Thanks Steve :snork:
    Thanks Steve :snork:
    Thanks Steve :snork:
    Thanks Steve :snork:
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  19. madmick

    Lighting for polytunnel

    I did get asked by my neighbour if the Tomato in the kitchen was a pot plant.:heehee: I have a friend who planted a real pot plant in the flower bed at the front of Sherbourne police station. It was...
    I did get asked by my neighbour if the Tomato in the kitchen was a pot plant.:heehee: I have a friend who planted a real pot plant in the flower bed at the front of Sherbourne police station. It was there all summer:thumbsup: Police walking past it everyday:heehee:
    I did get asked by my neighbour if the Tomato in the kitchen was a pot plant.:heehee: I have a friend who planted a real pot plant in the flower bed at the front of Sherbourne police station. It was there all summer:thumbsup: Police walking past it everyday:heehee:
    I did get asked by my neighbour if the Tomato in the kitchen was a pot plant.:heehee: I have a friend who planted a real pot plant in the flower bed at the front of Sherbourne police station. It was...
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  20. Eden1

    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...
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  21. MournePT

    My polytunnel for mostly chillies

    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
    How's it going this year ?
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  22. MournePT

    Hydroponics in a polytunnel

    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
    A grow tent isnt essential, outdoor/greenhouse hydro is more productive and the light is free.
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  23. Quackerjack

    Solar Powered Fan to aid ventilation?

    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of gravel/broken glass and a pc fan could heat and cool a greenhouse but tbh a hot cuppa tea (heating) and an...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of gravel/broken glass and a pc fan could heat and cool a...
    Dick always seemed to work backwards, he`d build whatever it was then try to figure why it didnt work, physics and thermodynamics arent his thing ;) It would be great if a cubic metre of...
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  24. sporter54922

    Polytunnel cleaning

    Don't do as I did! I used a bleach solution on a sponge mop to clean both the interior and exterior of my Poly tunnel It looked good, however, the bleach had contamiated the soil, no doubt...
    Don't do as I did! I used a bleach solution on a sponge mop to clean both the interior and exterior of my Poly tunnel It looked good, however, the bleach had contamiated the soil, no doubt breaking down to common salt. All the plants grew, but showed a lot of yellowing and were sub standard....
    Don't do as I did! I used a bleach solution on a sponge mop to clean both the interior and exterior of my Poly tunnel It looked good, however, the bleach had contamiated the soil, no doubt breaking down to common salt. All the plants grew, but...
    Don't do as I did! I used a bleach solution on a sponge mop to clean both the interior and exterior of my Poly tunnel It looked good, however, the bleach had contamiated the soil, no doubt...
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  25. 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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  26. Chopper

    Polytunnel Forum.

    :WINK1::thumbsup: We thought you could have a Poly Tunnel forum after all..!! There are a few people on here with them so a forum for you all seemed the way to go.. :D I shall look forward to your...
    :WINK1::thumbsup: We thought you could have a Poly Tunnel forum after all..!! There are a few people on here with them so a forum for you all seemed the way to go.. :D I shall look forward to your poly-tunnel thread "growing" then Chopper...:WINK1::loll:
    :WINK1::thumbsup: We thought you could have a Poly Tunnel forum after all..!! There are a few people on here with them so a forum for you all seemed the way to go.. :D I shall look forward to your poly-tunnel thread "growing" then Chopper...:WINK1::loll:
    :WINK1::thumbsup: We thought you could have a Poly Tunnel forum after all..!! There are a few people on here with them so a forum for you all seemed the way to go.. :D I shall look forward to your...
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