The polytunnel covering would last a lot longer and be much easier to replace too. Poly doesn`t like high temperatures especially on a sharp edge....
A polytunnel would be the better bet :wink:
I tried to cover all the bases :wink: I even added a recirculation feature so i have the option of forcing a variable percentage of the air to do...
Hi Kristen Your right about the diminishing returns, smaller temperature differentials lead to higher efficiency but you also need higher...
Just a bit of an techy update, I did some testing with the system yesterday to get a rough idea of the performance. I dont have the covering on...
If you give us an idea of what you have to work with maybe we can come up with something.. enjoy a good challenge :wink:
Haven`t seen any triangular greenhouses, a tetrahedron shaped greenhouse would be quite trendy :wink: If it`s a 60 degree corner angle, a...
I posted this (9.2MB) greenhouse e-book a while back, you may have downloaded it already but just in case you didnt.....
I find the bulk of my toms ripen in august if blight doesnt set in..they are outside. Most plants will shut down photosynthesis and go into...
Cherry tom stems tend to thicken up as the load increases. I have some that are already hanging out from the bed by a good 12"-15", defying...
Masses of flowers should lead to masses of tomato`s so its a good thing. I have a sea of yellow flowers, lots of green toms and a few red ones...
The fact that its unique and no one else will have one exactly like it makes it..priceless :wink:
Given the choice between a compost heap and a juicy veg patch (or your neighbours) they may decide on the veg, they have wings so distance isnt a...
how will you prevent the beetles from escaping?
Using a couple of gallons of perfectly good drinking water to flush away half a pint of pee is pretty wasteful in itself so flushing less often is...
You could always make your own, i think mine cost about £100 all told for a 12 seater :wink: Mine isn`t chained down anyone that can handball it...
Ours was the same ,spreading like a cedar tree and starting to lean over with being top heavy. we cut it right back without mercy until it was...
Hi Steve Its what it says on the tin.. a raised bed made from a ladder that resembles something close to a hammock :wink: Its just a free...
I`ve still got plenty of room for upward growth with my new ladder based hammock, the old tomato hammock is just doing its usual thing..it`ll...
The best aquaponic site on the net is http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/portal.php you`ll find endless amounts of info in the forum, mostly...
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