Polytunnels Construction Services

How do you know when it is time to refurbish your polytunnel?   It is not always easy to know when to refurbish your polytunnel. Many gardeners put their polytunnel refurbishments on hold until it is too late. If you do that, you risk losing all of your plant stock. That is why you must carry out regular maintenance to ensure your Polytunnel cover is in good condition and not in need of any repairs, as with everything at some stage due to natural wear and tear of being exposed to outdoor weather elements, a polytunnel refurbishment will be required and you need to set aside a budget for this cost, as this type of constructiondoes have a limited life expectancy, particularly on the covering, which bears the brunt of most weather conditions.   You must also remember that more extensive polytunnel refurbishment projects cost more money. Not all of us are lucky enough to get away with just replacing our polytunnel covers .   Refurbishment After Damage   ...

Okra loves a warm atmosphere and lots of sunshine. When you are deciding to experiment with more exotic crops in your garden polytunnel , okra is a good exotic vegetable starter. Not only because it is easy to grow. Okra is great to eat and can be added to a variety of dishes including casseroles and pies.   What Are the Health Benefits of Okra?   Even though okra is not a large vegetable, it certainly packs a punch when it comes to health benefits. As a matter of fact, it is one of the few vegetables that you can grow in your garden polytunnel that produces a higher-than-average level of magnesium.   Okra is also rich in both vitamin C and A. It also contains folate and is a rich source of dietary fibre. When Should I Plant Okra?   If the temperature within your domestic polytunnel is constant and does not fall below 10 Celsius, you can plant okra almost any time.   Plant okra directly into the ground or in pots. As long as the seeds are...

If you have had your polytunnel for more than five years, chances are that it may benefit from a polytunnel refurbishment. Carrying out polytunnel repairs or a refurbishment does not mean you have to dismantle the entire tunnel. A refurbishment is often carried out when you want to add a section to your polytunnel or replace weathered fixtures and fittings. You may even want to add better ventilation or more doors, even guttering on larger tunnels.   Advantages of Polytunnel Refurbishment   What are the advantages of refurbishing your polytunnel? Many business growers refurbish their polytunnels on a regular basis. One of the main benefits of refurbishment is that you are less likely to have to carry out polytunnel repairs when replacing the cover.   Another reason polytunnel enthusiasts refurbish their tunnels is to help improve the growth of new plants and crops, whilst maintaining the protective nature of the build. Perhaps you have read an article in B...

Are you the proud owner of a polytunnel? The good thing about polytunnels is that they need very little maintenance, but they do require regular checks and a clean-up, of both inside and outside. Of course, if your polytunnel is damaged by bad weather, it is important that carry out the polytunnel repairs as soon as possible.   On top of that, there are a few other jobs that you should do every year.   Cleaning Your Polytunnel   Unless you are planning to do a complete polytunnel refurbishment every couple of years, you need to keep your polytunnel clean. This is especially important when you are growing more exotic crops and plants that require higher temperatures from the penetration of sunlight.   Moulds and fungus can take hold much easier when the weather is warm, or if your polytunnel is consistently hot. You can buy specialist cleaning products, but they are often expensive. Experienced polytunnel gardeners know that natural products work the...

Are you thinking about expanding the growing season in your garden? When you need to expand the growing season for fresh vegetables all year round, installing a polytunnel is a great idea.   There are many different types of polytunnels and covers. Many gardeners often start with putting up their own polytunnel installation within a low tunnel that runs along the ground. Once you have discovered that growing vegetables in a polytunnel construction really does extend the growing season, you may probably want to increase the size of your polytunnel.   Installing Your Own Polytunnel   When you feel ready to install a larger tunnel in your garden, it is best to use a professional polytunnel construction service. Although you can easily buy construction kits, just be aware,of cheaper kits that are poorly manufactured using inferior parts and covers, they are not always that easy to put up and install, especially if you are unfamiliar with a spot of DIYand may not ...

There is absolutely no reason why you can't grow bulbous plants in your polytunnel construction. If you are thinking about growing bulbous plants, you need to think about what bulbs are going to do well in your polytunnel installation .   Growing Traditional Bulbs   By all means, you can grow traditional bulbs in your polytunnel. But!There is a slight downside to growing what is often called traditional bulbs. As your polytunnel is slightly warmer than your garden, it is unlikely that the flowering period of your bulbs will last as long as it would if you grew your bulbs in your garden.   Instead of growing traditional bulbous plants such as tulips, it is a good idea to aim for more exotic plants.   Where Can I Buy Exotic Bulbs?   The best place to buy exotic bulbous plants is online. That does not mean that you need to turn to Amazon as the best place to buy.   Instead of using Amazon, you should check out the specialist horticultur...

Are you thinking about growing exotic crops in your polytunnel?   Around the UK, an increasing number of exotic crops are being grown in commercial polytunnels . As a private gardener, you can also look to grow more exotic plants as well if you have a polytunnel in your garden or on an allotment. But, what polytunnel supplies do you need to grow exotic crops all year round?   Planning Ahead   When you firststart out to grow exotic fruit and vegetables, the most important factor is to plan ahead. First of all, make yourself a list of what fruits and or vegetables, you would like to grow. The polytunnel supplies that you require may all depend on that list.   The other thing you need to consider is the temperature in your polytunnel. Exotic crops often need warmer temperatures to thrive and do well. You can increase the temperature in your polytunnel in a variety of ways to suit the types of crops you want to grow.   One of the biggest challen...

With global temperatures on the rise, you may find the temperature in your polytunnel is on the increase. It goes without saying that there are both advantages and disadvantages to our warmer temperatures. You can look at temperature increases in different ways. If you feel like growing new exotic crops and plants you can do so. But!You should be aware that warmer temperatures can lead to other problems in your commercial polytunnels or garden polytunnels.   One of the biggest problems apart from wilting plants is insect infestations. Inspect your polytunnel every couple of days to make sure that no new pest insects have set up home in your tunnel. What Polytunnel Supplies Should I Have on Standby?   You may already have a good quality insecticide on stand-by. But, if you find new types of pests in your tunnel, you may want to set up an alternative arsenal. Prevention is always better than cure. For instance, neem oil is often used and is disliked by most pests tha...