How long do poly tunnels last?
How long do poly tunnels last?
Polytunnels can serve you well between 15-20 years but the covers need to be replaced every few years.
What is the best plastic for a polytunnel?
Polyane tunnel plastic has been especially developed for multispan structures in order to bring the best light possible while guaranteeing a good thermic retention. A clear film is the best choice to catch the maximum of light for low crops and thus, increase the yield.
What is the best polytunnel to buy?
Our Best Polytunnel Pick is the Birchtree 6m x 3m Polytunnel. This is a high-end tunnel for domestic use with a checkered green canopy and doors at both ends for plenty of ventilation. There’s plenty of windows to create cross-ventilation air currents.
Can you grow veg all year round in a polytunnel?
One of the best things about a polytunnel is that with a polytunnel you are not as restricted by the winter weather and can harvest crops from the protected space throughout the whole year. But when it comes down to it, anyone can grow food in a polytunnel all year round.
What can I grow in an unheated polytunnel over winter?
Autumn and Winter Vegetables
- Radish. These are a popular choice for growing during the winter, due largely to their fast four-week harvesting period and can be sown as late as October.
- Turnip. Turnip can be sown and planted during early autumn, ready to be picked in winter.
- Carrots.
- Garlic.
- Broad Beans.
- Kale.
Can you keep bees in a polytunnel?
If you want to ensure that the bees come to your polytunnel and stick around then it is a great idea to provide a place for solitary bees to make their home. This is not just a good thing to do for the benefit of your produce garden, it is also a good way to help the environment – bees are endangered.
Are cheap polytunnels any good?
If the average life of a polytunnel is 10 years you would have to replace your cheap greenhouse completely once or twice every year for the same outlay. So they are good value.
Can you grow potatoes all year round in a polytunnel?
In order to maximise space and keep your potatoes growing on a cycle throughout the season (for storage and use throughout the year), many people choose to plant their potatoes in a polytunnel. Some people even use polytunnels in conjunction with sacks or containers, a way to save even more space.
What’s new at polytunnels Ireland?
Polytunnels Ireland have created an exciting new product for the Irish Garden: The Geodesic Dome (or Geodome)! Polytunnels Ireland have created an exciting new product for the Irish Garden: The Hot House! Polytunnels allow you to work outside, in your garden, in any weather.
Why choose polypolytunnels direct?
Polytunnels Direct will work with you to provide the best type and size of Polytunnel that will suit your needs. Our tunnels range from 10ft wide to 30ft wide and to any length you require. Quality polytunnels built to last.
How long can a polytunnel be?
We offer tunnels from 20ft to 30ft wide and to any required length. All our tunnels are superior quality polytunnels. With more than 20 years experience in the industry, Polytunnels Direct use their expertise to bring you a strong-reliable-top quality polytunnel.
What comes with the easygro polytunnel kit?
Each EasyGro Polytunnel Kit comes with High Tensile Galvanised Steel bracing, Anti Hot Spot Tape, UV Repair Tape and a easy to follow building instructions that will have your polytunnel in place in no time. Alternatively, we provide a nationwide polytunnel installation service also.
