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Can I Grow Bulbs in my Polytunnels?

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One of the best things about polytunnels is that you can grow pretty much anything in them. Can you grow bulbs in a commercial polytunnels ? Yes, it does not matter if you have a garden or commercial builds, is that, you can grow all types of bulbs. But, before you buy in your supplies and start planting bulbs in your polytunnel, there are a few things that you need to know.   Planting Bulbs!   If you have a polytunnel in your garden, you have probably realised that the humidity level is higher. That is true of commercial builds as well. For some reason or another, polytunnels retain moisture better than greenhouses. Why is that?   It is a bit of a mystery but it is probably related to ground exposure and less ventilation. Many gardeners with polytunnel forget the importance of ventilation. Next time you speak to your supply company, ask them how you can improve your ventilation.   When the humidity level is too high in your polytunnel , your bulbs may ro...

Are Garden and Domestic Polytunnels The Same Thing?

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People use the terms garden polytunnel and domestic polytunnel interchangeably. But, did you know they actually refer to different types of polytunnel?   What's The Difference? A garden polytunnel refers to the smaller polytunnels suitable for a back garden. Due to its smaller size, it is also sometimes called a hobby polytunnel. Compared to a garden polytunnels , a domestic polytunnel is slightly larger and provides significantly more growing space. While it is a far cry from the size of a commercial polytunnel, a domestic polytunnel is well-suited allotments, hobby farms, schools or restaurants. In fact, anywhere that aims to grow a steady supply of mixed crops for consumption.   Size Matters One of the best features of a polytunnel is how easy they are to customise and extend if required. The starting width for a polytunnel is 6ft, and the minimum length is 8ft. This would be a small garden polytunnel that can easily fit into most garden spaces. The maximum size...