Topic: Small Polytunnels

[Gadget]

I would like to get a small polytunnel for the allotment, just for my tomatoes, cucumbers and chilies and the seedlings, has anyone had experience of these and are they any good? :)

[Ellen K]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310358202093

^^ my latest purchase, not bad but I have to say that my long term plan is to use the frames and cover them with 720 gauge plastic to make something like a "proper" tunnel.

[banksy]

Like Ellen K, I have just bought one of the so called Pro range of tunnels from feelgood, with the same view that once the cover goes I'll replace with some 'proper' polytunnel plastic.  I also plan on making the frame as robust as possible when I set it up in the next couple of weeks, i.e. extra bracing and some stout posts to anchor it to.

Those buyitnow prices on eBay seem like a good deal.

[Robert_Brenchley]

I'm a bit wary of the very cheap ones, and I know from experience that type of plastic doesn't last long. I plan to build one, hopefully over the summer.

[Gadget]

Yes I have been eyeing them up on ebay and I think that Banksy you are right about the foundations and Ellen K that is a good idea to get proper plastic, was looking at Greenhouses but they are just way too expensive.

Thanks guys and gals for the tips and information always really useful  :)

[mokanoo]

Whichever you choose definitely a good idea to doubly ensure it is secure to the ground, you don't want to have to go out in the middle of a wet and windy night trying to secure it down again  :( or turn up the next day to find that it has destroyed next plot's crop.
I bought one for about £50 and that was half price from Wyevale but even after 6 months the fabric is starting to disintegrate!! Another replacement job to add to the list.