My New Tunnel

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My New Tunnel
« on: January 22, 2012, 15:23 »

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Re: My New Tunnel
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 15:26 »


Need to trench this side but it is fixed with rails and some weight until i can get down next.

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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 15:27 »


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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 15:29 »

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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 15:34 »
The guys two plots away have an identical one to this, and it has stood up unscathed wo the gales this year.

Hard job trenching in the cover -- don't envy you that part Kris but would love to have the end result  :lol: :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 15:58 »
I think the hardest part SSB was getting the cover over the top as i am only a short bum. Its trenched in one side still got other to do but it does seem to be very stable if it moves i know i have tried my hardest.25ft x 12ft now what can i grow in there.

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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 16:02 »
Very nice, Kris. Now you can supply the family year round  :D

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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2012, 16:04 »
That's going to help a long way towards it Trillium  :D

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Re: My New Tunnel
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2012, 17:28 »
Nice tunnel what size is it?..

i have a x 6m x 9 meter tunnel.

I have used base rails it was easier than trenching the plastic
brackets can be bought from first polytunnels.

http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/

« Last Edit: January 24, 2012, 18:26 by allotment south wales »
keep it organic and you will see the difference including taste......

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« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2012, 19:32 »
25ft x 12ft i have done base rails with all the fittings from First tunnels also. Knowing how the wind can whip up across the site i am on i have dug in the overlap of the poly to add more strength to the tunnel.  They are top of my list for anything i might want to add as they provide a top notch service.

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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2012, 20:38 »
I have tunnel envy :)
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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2012, 20:41 »
You have plenty of time to plan properly not just put things any old where  :D

If t'were me I'd have some golden berries (cape gooseberries) which grow amazingly when protected and you get a fabulous crop for lttle effort

Great pud fruit, luscious jam and the leaves are soft and velvety too  :D :D

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« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2012, 07:13 »
Thats what I cann a tunnel. Looking for a "jealous" smiley - but cant find one! Thanks for posting pics - always nice to see pics  :)

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« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 07:09 »
You have plenty of time to plan properly not just put things any old where  :D

If t'were me I'd have some golden berries (cape gooseberries) which grow amazingly when protected and you get a fabulous crop for lttle effort

Great pud fruit, luscious jam and the leaves are soft and velvety too  :D :D

I have sown some cape gooseberrys sown on the window sill SSB  :D

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« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2012, 09:29 »
You have plenty of time to plan properly not just put things any old where  :D

If t'were me I'd have some golden berries (cape gooseberries) which grow amazingly when protected and you get a fabulous crop for lttle effort

Great pud fruit, luscious jam and the leaves are soft and velvety too  :D :D

I have sown some cape gooseberrys sown on the window sill SSB  :D

Prepare to be delighted  :D



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