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Protecting Your Polytunnel from Severe Storms

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During severe storms and bad weather protecting your commercial polytunnels or garden tunnels is very important. It is best to make sure that you are prepared for bad weather, by ensuring you always have some polytunnel supplies ready for any repairs or refurbishment.   Our climate is changing - there is no doubt about that. Gardeners all around the world are finding that they are having to change the way they grow and produce plants. Even if you do most of your gardening in a polytunnel, you will probably find the climate is affecting you in one way or another.   Polytunnel Supplies for Stormy Weather   Whether you have commercial polytunnels or garden polytunnels, it is probably fair to say that you have a fair amount of money invested in your polytunnels. Therefore, you are probably going to want to protect your tunnels.   One of the polytunnel supplies you should have handy is extra plastic sheeting. If a severe wind or storm sweeps through your...

Getting Ready to go Exotic

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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...

Help! My Polytunnel is Overheating

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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...

Important Polytunnel Jobs in October

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In October, owners of both private and commercial polytunnels should be carrying out a hive of preparation activity. When it comes to your autumn polytunnel, it is important to get ready for the winter onslaught. Whilst planning your winter growing season, checking and ordering is probably top of your agenda, it is important not to lose sight of these areas that need looking at, such as checking polytunnels supplies . It is also worth checking for any damaged fixtures and fittings and giving your polytunnel cover a close inspection and clean. If you have a heating system maintainence and system checks are also important.   Polytunnels Supplies   When it comes to supplies for your polytunnel, it is a good idea to stock up on certain supplies. Of course, there are some supplies that are more important than others.   During the cooler part of the year, you may find that there are more temperature fluctuations in your tunnel than during other times. We all know wha...

8 Reasons to Invest in a polytunnel

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Polytunnels are becoming an increasingly popular addition to the rural landscape across Britain, as horticulturalists discover the many benefits these affordable structures have to offer. We spoke with a leading polytunnel supplies , PolytunnelsRus, to find out just what these benefits are. 1. Increased Crop yield One of the biggest motivators for installing a polytunnel is the potential to have a much higher crop yield. Growing produce in a warmer environment not only increases your options when it comes to choosing plants, but it also helps to produce more fruit or vegetables. Subject to the crop you are growing, and the conditions for growth, crop yield can be elevated from double up to ten times the yield, when conditions are perfect.   2. Extended Growing Season A polytunnel harnesses the power of the sun to heat up the interior. This means you can start growing plants earlier in the season and also finish later. Depending on your location, you can expect to gain an e...