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  1. Poly Hive

    is this any good please?

    Tip: Add a sticky label to the side of your tape measure and write on that to avoid keep losing scraps of paper with dimensions on before you get home.Overall length of '6 metre' long tunnel is...
    Tip: Add a sticky label to the side of your tape measure and write on that to avoid keep losing scraps of paper with dimensions on before you get home.Overall length of '6 metre' long tunnel is 5950mm and removing a single intermediate section would reduce it by 990mm, reducing the overall...
    Tip: Add a sticky label to the side of your tape measure and write on that to avoid keep losing scraps of paper with dimensions on before you get home.Overall length of '6 metre' long tunnel is 5950mm and removing a single intermediate section...
    Tip: Add a sticky label to the side of your tape measure and write on that to avoid keep losing scraps of paper with dimensions on before you get home.Overall length of '6 metre' long tunnel is...
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  2. 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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  3. freeflow

    Lean to growing versus polytunel

    Forgot to mention there is clear corrugated sheeting available so you can replace the rooftop?
    Forgot to mention there is clear corrugated sheeting available so you can replace the rooftop?
    Forgot to mention there is clear corrugated sheeting available so you can replace the rooftop?
    Forgot to mention there is clear corrugated sheeting available so you can replace the rooftop?
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  4. Scudo

    poly greenhouse

    Condensation will persist from day today, its part of our damp climate. Dampness can be more of a killer than the actual cold.You can only do your best and ventilate when ever you get the chance.
    Condensation will persist from day today, its part of our damp climate. Dampness can be more of a killer than the actual cold.You can only do your best and ventilate when ever you get the chance.
    Condensation will persist from day today, its part of our damp climate. Dampness can be more of a killer than the actual cold.You can only do your best and ventilate when ever you get the chance.
    Condensation will persist from day today, its part of our damp climate. Dampness can be more of a killer than the actual cold.You can only do your best and ventilate when ever you get the chance.
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. wavebuster
    Funny x 4

    NOBODY LIKES TO DO IT!

    Potato/Tomato blight needs green material to survive. It will not overwinter in the soil.
    Potato/Tomato blight needs green material to survive. It will not overwinter in the soil.
    Potato/Tomato blight needs green material to survive. It will not overwinter in the soil.
    Potato/Tomato blight needs green material to survive. It will not overwinter in the soil.
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  8. wavebuster

    Polytunnel polythene

    Steve, I haven't a clue where to begin on posting photo's! I'm not computer savvy enough sorry:love30:
    Steve, I haven't a clue where to begin on posting photo's! I'm not computer savvy enough sorry:love30:
    Steve, I haven't a clue where to begin on posting photo's! I'm not computer savvy enough sorry:love30:
    Steve, I haven't a clue where to begin on posting photo's! I'm not computer savvy enough sorry:love30:
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  9. Mo_

    new polytunnel

    Definitely stake it in to the ground and it will also support the frame. My one is galvanised but still not strong enough against gale force winds of 90mph. If you are quite handy at diy i would...
    Definitely stake it in to the ground and it will also support the frame. My one is galvanised but still not strong enough against gale force winds of 90mph. If you are quite handy at diy i would make one using scaffold poles and plastic pipe.
    Definitely stake it in to the ground and it will also support the frame. My one is galvanised but still not strong enough against gale force winds of 90mph. If you are quite handy at diy i would make one using scaffold poles and plastic pipe.
    Definitely stake it in to the ground and it will also support the frame. My one is galvanised but still not strong enough against gale force winds of 90mph. If you are quite handy at diy i would...
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  10. Scrungee
    Like x 4

    My £87, 6 x 3m polytunnel from ebay

    That would be interesting!
    That would be interesting!
    That would be interesting!
    That would be interesting!
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  11. 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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  12. jennywren

    Need some inspiration for winter crops in the polytunnel

    Thought I'd post an update...we've been eating the oriental greens as salad and leaving the lettuce to grow on a bit. I think this little lot should see us through a few more weeks. In the other...
    Thought I'd post an update...we've been eating the oriental greens as salad and leaving the lettuce to grow on a bit. I think this little lot should see us through a few more weeks. In the other tunnel I've been using the thinnings from the Pak Choi and Chinese cabbage in salad but have now left...
    Thought I'd post an update...we've been eating the oriental greens as salad and leaving the lettuce to grow on a bit. I think this little lot should see us through a few more weeks. In the other tunnel I've been using the thinnings from the Pak...
    Thought I'd post an update...we've been eating the oriental greens as salad and leaving the lettuce to grow on a bit. I think this little lot should see us through a few more weeks. In the other...
    Poly Jan.JPG Little bowls of salad.JPG
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  13. CreakyJoints
    Like x 4

    I Just Bought A Small Polytunnel

    Update ! The joiner came out this morning and measured everything up for my greenhouse/polyhouse. There's a possibility that he may build one bigger than 8' x 6', so that's even better, it could...
    Update ! The joiner came out this morning and measured everything up for my greenhouse/polyhouse. There's a possibility that he may build one bigger than 8' x 6', so that's even better, it could be 10 or even 12 feet long. His quote for 2 days work was very reasonable too at £200, and he's the...
    Update ! The joiner came out this morning and measured everything up for my greenhouse/polyhouse. There's a possibility that he may build one bigger than 8' x 6', so that's even better, it could be 10 or even 12 feet long. His quote for 2 days...
    Update ! The joiner came out this morning and measured everything up for my greenhouse/polyhouse. There's a possibility that he may build one bigger than 8' x 6', so that's even better, it could...
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  14. Jimcub

    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
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  15. savo318

    Pollinating toms in a tunnel

    Does anyone have any tips on pollinating broad beans in a tunnel?
    Does anyone have any tips on pollinating broad beans in a tunnel?
    Does anyone have any tips on pollinating broad beans in a tunnel?
    Does anyone have any tips on pollinating broad beans in a tunnel?
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  16. Mel Ed'sMum

    Poly Tunnel Layout

    I was considering getting a cheap hose and then putting some Hozelock jet nozzles into it as certain intervals, the hose being cable tied to the ridge bars of my tunnel (though I don't know how...
    I was considering getting a cheap hose and then putting some Hozelock jet nozzles into it as certain intervals, the hose being cable tied to the ridge bars of my tunnel (though I don't know how many ridge bars you might have)Something like these :-It's another of my brain waves..... Idea...
    I was considering getting a cheap hose and then putting some Hozelock jet nozzles into it as certain intervals, the hose being cable tied to the ridge bars of my tunnel (though I don't know how many ridge bars you might have)Something like...
    I was considering getting a cheap hose and then putting some Hozelock jet nozzles into it as certain intervals, the hose being cable tied to the ridge bars of my tunnel (though I don't know how...
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  17. savo318

    rotting cucumber fruit

    i have removed all the fruits now.
    i have removed all the fruits now.
    i have removed all the fruits now.
    i have removed all the fruits now.
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  18. Tijs

    Polytunnel and raised beds

    All neat and tidy, I can't get my body to function as it did to get in the garden yet. I have a green cover and it passed the wind test, previously it had been ripped off and I hand stitched it...
    All neat and tidy, I can't get my body to function as it did to get in the garden yet. I have a green cover and it passed the wind test, previously it had been ripped off and I hand stitched it together. I bought a second cover for £20 which I have in reserve, I also have a gazebo up since last...
    All neat and tidy, I can't get my body to function as it did to get in the garden yet. I have a green cover and it passed the wind test, previously it had been ripped off and I hand stitched it together. I bought a second cover for £20 which I...
    All neat and tidy, I can't get my body to function as it did to get in the garden yet. I have a green cover and it passed the wind test, previously it had been ripped off and I hand stitched it...
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  19. savo318

    Heater disaster

    Because we were due to have frost the other night, i went out and brought a parasene heater. got home with it, assembled it and filled it as per instructions. Once it got dark i lit it, reduced...
    Because we were due to have frost the other night, i went out and brought a parasene heater. got home with it, assembled it and filled it as per instructions. Once it got dark i lit it, reduced the flame till there was no smoke from it. Went back an hour later to recheck, still no smoke. Next...
    Because we were due to have frost the other night, i went out and brought a parasene heater. got home with it, assembled it and filled it as per instructions. Once it got dark i lit it, reduced the flame till there was no smoke from it. Went back...
    Because we were due to have frost the other night, i went out and brought a parasene heater. got home with it, assembled it and filled it as per instructions. Once it got dark i lit it, reduced...
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  20. 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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