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Choosing, Assembling, and Maintaining a Polytunnel

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  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...

Poly Tunnel Coverings Are Used Worldwide

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  These small domestic to enormous commercial polytunnels can be made from a connectable steel framework, aluminium, hard plastic, or wooden frames and covered in various polyethene or polycarbonate sheeting types. Quality domestic and commercial polytunnel coverings provide a controlled environment for cultivating plants, fruits and crops, offering a protective and humid environment, from harsh weather, pests, and other environmental challenges. Multi-span commercial polytunnels have been adapted to various cultivational and farming practices, commercial growing and independent growers extend growing seasons, increase yields, and safeguard young and delicate crops using different polytunnel coverings to produce required micro-climates, using different shading and netting as well.   Global Usage and Adaptation of Polytunnel Coverings Europe is a pioneer in the installation, construction, build-design, and materials used in domestic and commercial polytunnels, parti...