Polytunnels Construction Services

Are you thinking about switching from being a private grower for fun, to a commercial grower? As  all commercial growers know, protecting your crops from unwanted intruders is very important. It is not always possible, but there are ways in which your polytunnel security can be enhanced.   When you are next having some polytunnel repairs carried out, you should speak to your polytunnel refurbishment service about how you can improve the security in your polytunnel.   The first thing you want to protect your commercial polytunnel from is the elements. Making sure that your tunnel does not blow away in autumn and winter storms is very important, but you also want to prevent breaks-ins as best as you can.   Installing a Polytunnel on an Allotment: Is This a Good Idea?   When you want to grow crops commercially, setting up a polytunnel on an allotment is perhaps not such a good idea. Allotments are sometimes secured less, than say private gardens and...

When you have set up your first polytunnel, and discovered that you are enjoying the new hobby, you should after several years, start thinking about polytunnel refurbishment.   Keeping on top of polytunnel repairs and maintenance are all very important, as is keeping your polytunnel clean and regular maintenance will offer you tunnel longevity. As our climate is changing, keeping on top of your “tunnel climate” is important. In recent years, heat waves have become more intense and many polytunnel enthusiasts are finding that growing certain fruits and vegetables present a particular challenge.   If your polytunnel heats up too much, it is harder to keep it clean and keep it bug free. Airflow in a polytunnel is just as important as it is in a greenhouse. To increase airflow, it is a good idea to review the easiest fixes before you embark on a complete polytunnel refurbishment .   How to Vent a Polytunnel?   There are a couple of different ways to ve...

Can you keep animals in a polytunnel construction?  Increasingly, smallholders and farmers are finding novel ways to keep their animals safely contained. Constructing new farm buildings often requires planning permission and is costly.   If you are only just starting out, you should consider a polytunnel installation for your smaller livestock instead.   Easy to set up and even easier to maintain, a polytunnel installation has a lot going for it.   What Breeds Of Livestock Can You Keep In A Polytunnel?   Keeping larger livestock in a polytunnel is not going to work for you. However, smaller livestock such as chickens, sheep, and even pigs, are right at home in a polytunnel during the winter months.   Chickens probably require more shelter than other animals as they are much more likely to fall victim to predators. That being said, winter protection is something that all livestock need.   That does not mean that your livestock n...

Do I need a lot of space for a polytunnel? You may look at a polytunnel and think it is a rather flimsy construction. However, that is far from the truth. They are available in a variety of lengths, heights and widths.   As long as you use a professional polytunnel construction service for large builds, polytunnels are a great way of growing almost anything. If you are a new grower, polytunnel installation is sometimes best left to an installation company that fully understands and specialises in large or commercial polytunnel technology builds.   Surprisingly though, you don't need a lot of space. You can go up as well as along the ground. It all depends on what you would like to grow in your tunnel. If you have a head for heights, growing vines such as tall climbing cherry tomatoes.   Trellising Cherry Tomatoes for All Year Production   A polytunnel installation that has been constructed correctly can help you to fulfil your dreams.   Toma...

Growing fruit and vegetables locally has become very popular since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us realised that relying on our supermarkets for a constant supply of fresh fruit and vegetables is not such a smart idea.   Buying organic fruit and vegetables locally has many health benefits. As the produce has not crossed oceans to get to you, it is much richer in microminerals and the vitamins we need to stay healthy.   Also during the crisis, starting to grow your own took on a new meaning. The environmental crisis is another reason why local products are gracing more dinner tables up and down the country.   So, what do you need to start your own veg and fruit box business?   Becoming a Commercial Grower   Of course you need a large bit of land. But, you also need to make your business profitable. One way of making sure your business produces organically fresh fruit and vegetables all year around, is to invest in some commer...