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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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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...
Eden1
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Aug 29, 2019
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jimcubs
Jun 19, 2022
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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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Steve R
Feb 13, 2017
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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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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...
Esthalon
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Apr 18, 2011
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Esthalon
Apr 22, 2011
Which end?
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...
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..
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......
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...
Jimb0b
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Oct 15, 2017
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Marley Farley
Oct 22, 2017
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...
Poly Hive
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Jun 28, 2016
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Poly Hive
Feb 19, 2017
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,...
Richard360
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Apr 22, 2013
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Julie D
May 9, 2013
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 -
Chillimad
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Aug 25, 2012
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Scrungee
Aug 27, 2012
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....
lazy-gardener
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Mar 17, 2008
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Sarraceniac
Mar 17, 2008
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!
Quackerjack
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Feb 9, 2017
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Quackerjack
Feb 19, 2017
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
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...
Chi Chi
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Feb 7, 2012
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Kristen
Mar 3, 2012
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
lazydog
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HarveyMoon
Jun 16, 2012
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...
Scouse Lee
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Sep 9, 2011
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Scouse Lee
Sep 9, 2011
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...
KaySee
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May 3, 2015
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Scrungee
May 5, 2015
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
Davidsup
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Feb 28, 2017
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Jimcub
May 10, 2017
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!
paddy_rice
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Jun 14, 2009
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paddy_rice
Jun 15, 2009
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...
moonrakermagpie
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May 13, 2009
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Pro Gard
May 14, 2009
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...
geoffhandley
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Jan 7, 2007
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shiney
Jan 24, 2007
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
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
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
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
Jangles
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Jul 17, 2013
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Richard360
Jul 23, 2013
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...
Leadbelly
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Aug 3, 2008
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polytunnel
Aug 13, 2008
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.
Rob Taylor
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Sep 3, 2016
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Hex_2011
Sep 18, 2016
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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