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Polytunnels: Are They Worth It?

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  You may have noticed that poly tunnels are beginning to pop up in many locations. They are popular in private gardens and allotments. Many community gardens have installed them. There is no doubt about it, polytunnels UK wide are quickly becoming a bit of a phenomenon. For many of us, they are the new normal. Let’s take a look at why poly tunnels are so popular.   What can I grow in polytunnels? The UK is in many ways the perfect place to grow crops in a polytunnel. The climate is ambient for growing crops that can thrive in the cold and the warm conditions when covered, make sure that you choose the right polytunnel cover, you can grow most types of crops and plants within polytunnels UK wide. If are looking to grow more exotic crops, there is plenty of scope for doing so, but you may have to use heavy duty covers and add a few accessories to control the temperature.   Can a polytunnel reduce my shopping bill? Poly tunnels are not very expensive to install. Unless you ca