Choosing, Assembling, and Maintaining a Polytunnel

Garden polytunnel builds are versatile and flexible housings available in different shapes and structures for growing and protecting various crops. Yet in colder climes, they are not always the best option for seed-starting or as frost-proof shelters for young and tender plants in the winter or freezing periods. Unlike greenhouses, polytunnels may experience more heat loss due to the type of polytunnel covers , which are less insulated than greenhouse glass or thicker polycarbonate. Most UK small growers, that decide on a certain shape and size of garden polytunnel are interested in growing flowers, plants, fruits, herbs and vegetables that suit their needs. Large producers plan their commercial polytunnels and utilise various crop cultivation throughout the year to suit their business needs and interests. Once you have decided on the size and shape of the garden space, selecting the type of polytunnel covering and model size, is essential to benefit your crop choice and whethe...