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What is a Garden Polytunnel?

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  Garden polytunnels are elongated semi-circular or square-shaped tunnels. They are most often constructed using steel with a polythene polytunnel covering stretched over it. Polytunnels come in different sizes and can help grow fruits, vegetables and plants out of season. The temperature and humidity within polytunnels is higher, and crops and plants are covered which protects and makes them not exposed to strong sunlight, rain, and wind and they'll continue to flourish even under adverse weather conditions with the right temperature controls. Why choose a garden polytunnel For years, gardeners had used greenhouses as a tool for sheltering seedlings and plants but many now are turning to polytunnels. What brings about this change and what does the Idea of using a polytunnel over the old traditional methods have to offer gardeners if there's any at all? Using a garden polytunnel to shelter your plants can help enhance your crop, faster growth and increased abundance, app

Polytunnel Vs Greenhouses

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What is considered the best option for your garden? If you are thinking about growing your own home-grown fruit and vegetables, you are probably debating whether to invest in a polytunnel, or a greenhouse. Both are great ways of growing crops. However, installing a polytunnel is cheaper. Plus, you can “tailor” a polytunnel to suit your style of permaculture depending on your choice of polytunnel covers and other polytunnel supplies and accessories. Choosing The Right Covers One of the top priorities is choosing the right type, from the range of polytunnel covers available. Your choice of cover depends on what you are planning to grow in your tunnel. Don't forget that the climate is heating up. In the past, the focus was very much on keeping the heat and humidity in. As it is getting warmer, this is changing. Keeping your tunnel cooler is quickly becoming increasingly as important. Shopping For Polytunnel Supplies Not only does your choice of polytunnel covers matter. You also need