Topic: Permanent crop covers/tunnels

[Stedic]

Hi everyone,

When we got our plot  a lot of the beds had netting over them, stapled onto uprights at each corner of the bed.  THe top then rolled up to allow access.  They worked out last year, but are falling to bits and don't protect too well as pigeons sit on the top to nibble.

I was thinking of using the blue plastic pipe to make tunnels, but am concerned about how easily I'll be able to get it on or off when I want to weed.

What do you use or suggest??

[plainleaf]

use the Geoff Hamilton cloche method it will solve your issue
http://igrowveg.com/2009/05/how-to-build-your-own-geoff-hamilton-cloche/

[Stedic]

Brilliant - thanks for that!

I've got a bit area at the back of the plot that gets no water and little light, so while nothing grows there it'll make a great area for storing a couple of these when they're not required!

Weekend of night shifts ahead, but then I'll be on my way to screwfix!!

[Amazingrotavator(Derby)]

I made half a dozen of these. Just tip them on their sides to weed and easy enough to move from bed to bed.

[green lily]

AR these are amazingly good and I shall have a go at making one or two later in the year. I'm bookmarking the page so I can find it again ;D ;D Many thanks