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lorna

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Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« 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?
« Last Edit: February 27, 2009, 13:32:04 by lorna »

shirlton

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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2009, 19:43:03 »
Thanks Shirl.

Lauren S

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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2009, 19:44:11 »
How wide is the base for these arches please?
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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 09:20:18 »
hi there
just wondering if these could be used to grow squash up?
6.5 rod plot in southampton, just me and my 2yr old son, hehe       


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Re: Arch similar to Shirl's in crop protection thread?
« Reply #6 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,
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