newbies first polytunnel

Discussion in 'Poly-Tunnel Gardening' started by karl, Apr 6, 2012.

  1. karl

    karl Gardener

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    Hi guys just getting my first polytunnel up and running and filled with plants.
    Ive also managed to build in a light box for those tender cuttings and seedlings
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      Well done Karl. Doesn't look like you're wasting any space!
       
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      good job:blue thumb: like the light box idea :) did you make the polytunnel or buy it ? ive been looking to buy one and was thinking of threading my electrics threw the pipe frame if poss or putting extra pipe on so it blends in more :scratch: but im only lookin n thinkin at mo :spinning:
       
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        Fantastic Karl all looking good.
         
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        Nicely done Karl, I particularly like that you are bringing on your hanging baskets in there too. How long is your tunnel?

        Steve...:)
         
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        I can see opportunities for cramming loads more stuff in there. I've put high level shelving in mine and have removable mid-height staging that's invaluable right now, but gets taken out when tomatoes go in the borders.

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        Is yours a 2 x 4.5m ? (same as pic above). And I guess the pots above the grow light box benefit from a bit a bottom warmth from the lamp below.
         
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        hi scrungee mines a 2 x 3.5 i really like the shelving you have built i was wondering what would be the best way to maximize the space down the lenths of the tunnel dont supose you have a few more pics
         
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        Some pics will already be on this thread
        http://gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/my-£50-polytunnel-from-ebay.31800/, but I'm rather behind on updating it. I'm currently setting up a second, identical arrangement in an identical tunnel.
         
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