Garden Grow Polytunnel 3M x2M Powder Coated Steel Frame, Walk In Greenhouse, Double Zipped Door & Windows (3 x 2 Polytunnel)

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However, during summer, a polytunnel can heat up quite a bit during the day. And while many plants, such as tomatoes, love it warm, if it gets too hot, they might not do very well. Another consideration you should take into account is whether you are planning to heat your polytunnel or not.

You might not be able to afford the best technology that is currently on the market, but it is always good to shop around to see what you can afford. If you have a wooden base then screw it to the ground using long planks of wood around the edges. Roll the canvas in the wood, this will create loads of strength, pull the cover taunt reducing the damage on poles in combination with hot spot tape – what’s that you’re wondering? Coming next: Hot-spot tape

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Another problem that can occur in a polytunnel is moister build up. Condensation can create the perfect environment for fungal diseases, which love damp, warm conditions.

Of course, the way you use your polytunnel is totally up to you. If you wish to use it in the place of a shed, therefore simply as an outdoor storage space, then that is your prerogative. So it is important to buy the best quality you can for your budget. To ensure you get the best polytunnel for your needs, look out for these criteria. There area few key factors in ensuring your polytunnel stays still, even in a serious gale there shouldn’t be much reason to fear, though if you’ve already got one you do question at home, I hope the polytunnel is holding up 😀 – still, let’s look at how to fix one in properly and make sure it never blows away – and if it does, your neighbouring polytunnels went long before yours! So here’s some tips to hold polytunnel down here: If the location of your garden or allotment polytunnel is especially exposed, you can look into reinforcing your polytunnel with wood, even if the polytunnel itself does not come with this feature. We were relieved to find that constructing the polytunnel was relatively straightforward. There were a few bits that looked easier than they were, but also quite a few things we were dreading (like putting on the cover) that actually turned out to be pretty easy.

If your budget won’t stretch to a cover that has these special features, then the next point is even more important, ventilation. Ventilation But you also want a polytunnel that can be fixed securely in the ground. This can be done in several ways, such as ground tubes and ground anchors, fixing plates or trenching (where a trench is dug around the polytunnel and the polythene cover is buried to keep it in place). Aside from this feature, essentially everything else is the same between the VonHaus and VOUNOT polytunnel, apart from one essential detail – the price. Given the fact that both polytunnels measure 2 metres in height, 3 metres in length and 2 metres in width, both have the same strong and sturdy frame, and both have ventilation windows, you would think that they would cost the same. However, VOUNOT is considerably cheaper than its competitor VonHaus, which is the very reason it wins the top spot on this list. All in all, it does take time (we spent 2-3 days on ours), especially if like us, you like to read and then re-read all the instructions and watch and re-watch all the videos! It also does need some level of physical effort, though it’s more about stamina than strength.

Garden Point Green Polytunnel – bit of a tear on the corner – is there anything duct tape won’t fix? 😀 Finally, we have come to budget. Hardly any of us are able to just buy the best polytunnel out there, money no object. Most of us are limited by a budget, we can’t buy an expensive polytunnel, even if we wanted to. I would always recommend buying the best quality for the price you can afford, even if that means shopping around a bit. The polytunnels on our list are all moderately priced, so you should find one that suits your budget. Do Polytunnels Need Ventilation?There are other things you can do to protect your polytunnel in a windy location. Make sure that there is no vegetation too close to the tunnel. Because in strong winds, branches could damage the cover. We went for extra support braces, sliding doors, crop bars, and staging to give us more growing options and increase the stability of our tunnel. There’s an explanation of what each option provides (some even have short videos to explain!) and the graphic on the left changes to give you a visual representation. A well ventilated polytunnel will keep moisture levels in control, but also ensure the polytunnel does not get too hot.

This article will be focussing on using your polytunnel for crop growth, so if that sounds like your kind of thing, then stay tuned. Before jumping straight into the range of polytunnels available to the buyer on the UK market, it is first important to know exactly what you should be looking for in your search for a brand new polytunnel. What you need to known when buying a polytunnel Also, make sure that the cover is pulled taut over the frame. This will prevent the wind from being able to get under flappy bits and cause damage. Having a door you can open, to let much needed air into the polytunnel is vital. Two doors, one at each end, is even better. Because this will allow you to achieve air circulation. First you have to decide what size polytunnel you need. This will depend on what you will use your allotment polytunnel for and what space you have available.Ventilation is one of the most important things when it comes to a polytunnel. Because of the way a polytunnel works, moister build up is a common occurrence. In this review we will touch on the ease at which the tunnel is constructed, as well as the ease of use in general, in terms of transportability, added features and room for movement inside the tunnel but some main pointers that serve all polytunnels: