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    How to buy a polytunnel

    Hi there, I am a fairly new allotment holder and we are starting to think about getting a polytunnel for our plot. The thing is, I have no idea what we are looking for! Prices seems to vary from £50-£400 and most sellers seem to spend time saying how theirs are the best compared to others. We do have space for a 6mx3m tunnel. Can anyone recommend a sturdy and reliable brand? We didn't want to spend more than £200.
    Many thanks
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    Have a look at Bigmallly's thread about one of the cheaper polys - although I think this one now costs in the £100+ mark. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...uid_70279.html

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    • #3
      Thanks VeggieChicken, am afraid that link takes me to a thread that doesn't seem to mention polytunnels! Will try again when on laptop at home (on mobile on coffee break at work)

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      • #4
        Don't understand that Daisy It does work - honest

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        • #5
          The link works for me
          Location....East Midlands.

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          • #6
            Make sure you're allowed polytunnels that big on your plot before buying, that would be my advice. TBH i'd be surprised if you can find anything near that size for £200 though, unless you go for a secondhand one.
            He-Pep!

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            • #7
              Found this one, but the cover looks a bit suss to me - not sure how long it would last http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polytunnel-G.../dp/B007RAG8H0
              Last edited by rustylady; 27-08-2013, 04:48 PM. Reason: wrong link added :(

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Upsy daisy View Post
                Hi there, I am a fairly new allotment holder and we are starting to think about getting a polytunnel for our plot. The thing is, I have no idea what we are looking for! Prices seems to vary from £50-£400 and most sellers seem to spend time saying how theirs are the best compared to others. We do have space for a 6mx3m tunnel. Can anyone recommend a sturdy and reliable brand? We didn't want to spend more than £200.
                Many thanks
                For that money you'd be best off considering a DIY tunnel using 2 inch pipe ...
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                I built one and its going strong, no problems.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by rustylady View Post
                  Found this one, but the cover looks a bit suss to me - not sure how long it would last http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polytunnel-G.../dp/B007RAG8H0
                  someone on our site has 1 of those,debatable weather you will get 12 months out of the cover,but the frame is solid,it was picked up for a song new,off ebay during the winter,some frames are only coated,best to leave them at the shop,waste of money,they only have 1 end that zips up,by making one from tubing you get a higher side,plus being plastic,do not need hot spot tape,as well as able to make a door both ends for ventilating,having said that,if i got a chance for 1,around the £50+ in a winter sale,then i would get one,what was done to secure was,a frame like a raised bed,with battons on the outside,thus trapping the poly,it's been up for this growing season and fine so far,
                  sigpicAnother nutter ,wife,mother, nan and nanan,love my growing places,seed collection and sharing,also one of these

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                  • #10
                    Before you rush to do anything, I would try to borrow this book from your local library. They aren't trying to sell anything (apart from the book!) and I think it will really help you make up your mind about what you want. There is a big difference between poly tunnels and what get called "blow aways" on here even if they are quite big.

                    Originally posted by redser View Post
                    For that money you'd be best off considering a DIY tunnel using 2 inch pipe ...
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                    I built one and its going strong, no problems.
                    I really like this tunnel. If we weren't so remote and I had more "foraging" time, I would be aiming to build a (second) tunnel like this.
                    Last edited by marchogaeth; 27-08-2013, 07:45 PM.
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                    PS. I just don't have enough time to say hello to everyone as they join so please take this as a delighted to see you here!

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                    • #11
                      Thanks everyone. A lot of food for thought in those replies. Seems we need to do a lot more homework before making any decisions or parting with any cash. Off to the library later...

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                      • #12
                        I window shopped one, read the various threads here. Ordered one-a 3mx2m one and today, I put it up
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