Polytunnels Rus - What’s In a Name?

Once upon a time, life was simple in the gardening world. If you wanted to protect plants from the elements, you had the choice of a greenhouse, cold frame or cloches. Nowadays, things have changed. Take a look online, and you'll find advertising for Polytunnels, High tunnels, Hoop houses, Hoop Greenhouses and Grow tunnels. So, what are all these new additions?

 


Well, things aren't as complicated as they first appear. Polytunnels, Hoop Houses and Hoop Greenhouses are actually all the same thing. It's just different terminology depending on your geographical location. Here's a quick reference guide as to what each name refers to. Once you know what you're looking for, you can access a wealth of additional information regarding crops, maintenance and added extras needed for certain crops.

 

Hoop House

Hoop House is one of the most commonly used names for a polytunnel and is derived from the metal arches that form the frame and create the tunnel shape. While the term is not common in the UK, Hoop house is the standard name in the US and Australia. Generally, it refers to smaller garden or domestic polytunnels.  If you Google the term, you'll find lots of planting tips, alternate use ideas and even DIY builds. Just remember that the US climate is very different to the UK. US designs are often used only over the summer months before their harsh winter kicks in. As a result, DIY hoop houses are more temporary in nature and will not stand up to a British winter. If you want a year-round solution, it is far better to purchase from a polytunnel supplier and get the added benefit of a manufacturer warranty.

 

Hoop Greenhouse

The term Hoop Greenhouse is sometimes used to describe a Hoop House or a Hoop House with heating.

 

Grow Tunnel

Grow tunnel is another term used in Australia and is interchangeable with polytunnel. Just like polytunnels, Grow Tunnels can be small garden tunnels, large commercial or multi-span polytunnels. The only difference is the term describes the function of the tunnel rather than the material it is covered in.

 

Cold Frame

Although traditionally a cold frame is a small box with a glass lid used to protect plants, the term can also refer to polytunnels. A Cold frame is generally used to protect plants from frost and snow over the winter months, and polytunnels are often used for this purpose at garden centres across the country. Consequently, some polytunnel manufacturers refer to their large polytunnels with insulating covers as cold frames.

 

High House

A High House is a term used in the USA and Australia and typically refers to large commercial polytunnels to differentiate from a Hoop House or Hoop Greenhouse. The size and height of the polytunnel allow access for machinery and the commercial production of crops. Known in the UK as single or multi-span commercial polytunnels

 

Whether you call them Hoop Houses, Polytunnels or Grow Tunnels, these affordable structures can take your growing to the next level. It doesn't matter if you are a hobby gardener or a large scale farmer/grower. You can increase the variety and yield of your crops as well as extending your growing season by using a polytunnel made with the right type of fixtures, fittings and covering, combined with heating, watering and ventilation accessories.

 

To find out more about the benefits on offer, talk to PolytunnelsRus. We are a leading UK polytunnel supplier for both domestic and commercial polytunnels. We can advise you on the right selection to give you the best opportunity for your polytunnel requirements. Purchase through us and take advantage of our professional Polytunnel installation service. Call us today on 0800 772 0568 and get your, hassle freeno-obligation quote today.

Location: London, UK

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