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Title: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: biffabear on August 06, 2007, 18:41:57
Has anyone made or purchased a polytunnel covered with enviromesh and would this possibly be an advantage over polythene ?
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: asbean on August 06, 2007, 19:28:35
Do you mean a polytunnel that you can walk in and out of or one that you cover low plants with?   ??? ???

I make some semicircle hoops with heavyduty wire I found in the garage which supported some environmesh I got from our lottie trading post, whole lot for under a tenner. No cabbage white this year at all.

If you buy the readymade ones, they are very expensive.
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: tim on August 06, 2007, 19:58:58
Advantage? Enviromesh breathes & is water permeable.
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 06, 2007, 23:41:32
My neighbour uses one for growing show leeks, but i've never tried it.
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: shirlton on August 07, 2007, 07:26:22
I get my enviromesh from Suttons. 2 for approx £32 with postage. Garden Warehouse LBS do a huge one for £250 quid. It does last though lol
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: Barnowl on August 07, 2007, 15:09:48
I bought 12 metres (2m wide) direct from Agralan last year, but think they now sell through this site:

http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Enviromesh_Insect_Netting.html (http://www.gardening-naturally.com/acatalog/Enviromesh_Insect_Netting.html)

Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: norfolklass on August 07, 2007, 15:21:35
I got some from here because it's just the right size for my beds, free p&p:
http://www.organicplants.co.uk/acatalog/Catalogue____Sundries_51.html#aAYR_2dSUND_2dEmesh
Title: Re: polytunnel enviromesh
Post by: asbean on August 07, 2007, 17:30:55
They're a couple of useful sites - thank you, I've bookmarked them  :) :) :)