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Title: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: lorna on February 27, 2009, 13:29:40

Have been looking at Tony's use of Wilkies arches. This morning I got Lidl special offers. Rose Arch CMS 240 x 133 x38.5 £4.88 each. Available from Thursday 5th March. Are these similar Shirl?

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: shirlton on February 27, 2009, 17:43:36

 Yes Lorna tehy do look the same. I think wilkies only do them in green. The price is about the same too.

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: lorna on February 27, 2009, 19:43:03

Thanks Shirl.

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: Lauren S on February 27, 2009, 19:44:11

How wide is the base for these arches please?

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: shirlton on February 28, 2009, 08:50:54

 The Wilkinson arches when the top half is made up will support a 7ft enviromesh or net, You will probably have to bury the bottoms of the frames about 5"under the soil.but this will also add to the stability.

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: spudsmummy on February 28, 2009, 09:20:18

hi there
just wondering if these could be used to grow squash up?

Title: Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
Post by: shirlton on February 28, 2009, 17:16:08

I did mention to Betty about growing them up the arches but she said they really need a strong structure cos they can get very heavy so Im going to take her advice and grow them up canes like runner beans,