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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Thompson24 on May 21, 2009, 22:05

Title: poly tunnel
Post by: Thompson24 on May 21, 2009, 22:05
Hi guys

Where is the cheapest place to buy a poly tunnel?
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: peterjf on May 21, 2009, 23:26
try the internet under the heading polly tunnels
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: Wombat18 on May 21, 2009, 23:59
eBay might be worth a shot if you can find a supplier with a good reputation.  I find the problem is more getting someone to deliver to an allotment site  :(
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: oldbean on May 22, 2009, 05:09
You could  build from scratch (http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1)
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: Oliver on May 22, 2009, 09:02
You could  build from scratch (http://www.overthegardengate.net/UserPages/pp_view.asp?FName=polytunnel&Page=1)
Very good article, oldbean (your'e up early!).
(I have a 15x12 poly and its 'skin' is about to give up the ghost and will need replacing - partly due to some 'ragarse' as shawn says, slashed the sides a few years ago and its costs me about £18 a year in special tape to repair the holes.)

I would like to get my hands on some of that blue/yellow tubing so I can make a tunnel to cover with mesh to protect the brassicas from pigeons and butterflies. Would it be possible to erect such a structure, but take it down and move it to a new place next season? Or is that a silly idea?
Oliver
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: oldbean on May 22, 2009, 10:00
'corse it's not a silly idea. It's just a giant cloche/fruit cage etc. I would use black pipe though as it's UV resistant.
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: Oliver on May 22, 2009, 10:08
'corse it's not a silly idea. It's just a giant cloche/fruit cage etc. I would use black pipe though as it's UV resistant.
Thanks oldbean - just need to track some down now
cheers
Oliver
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: oldbean on May 22, 2009, 10:18
Try www.bes.co.uk. Part no 9960. It's on page 193.
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: Oliver on May 22, 2009, 11:32
Try www.bes.co.uk. Part no 9960. It's on page 193.
Blimey! Thanks very much, it obviously helps knowing the terminology! No excuse now to get a roundtuit, hey!
Oliver
Title: Re: poly tunnel
Post by: shay on May 22, 2009, 13:41
Try www.bes.co.uk. Part no 9960. It's on page 193.
Blimey! Thanks very much, it obviously helps knowing the terminology! No excuse now to get a roundtuit, hey!
Oliver

Indeed great spot, I had someone earlier in the week qote me nearly £80.