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    Hi there

    We recently acquired an additional small plot on our allotment site and are looking to erect a polytunnel on the space. We are restricted to a size of 4m x 2m and are looking for a tunnel with solid sturdy posts. Can anyone recommend a supplier. We are not looking for the cheapest but the best value option. Thanks in advance

    Skotch
    Artificial Intelligence usually beats real stupidity

  • #2
    Skotch I can't help but until someone comes along who can have a read at this older thread :-

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...far_89329.html

    hope it helps.
    Location....East Midlands.

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    • #3
      I originally thought to recommend these people https://fivestarpolytunnels.co.uk/ as very helpful and really good quality.

      However, I reread your post and realised that your space is actually too small for any of their kits. In the space you have most people would be putting up what's called a blow away and the clue is in the name. Hopefully, someone will be able to recommend a sturdy one but in the meantime I wondered if you couldn't consider building your own - couple/3 hoops well sunk in, top bar, struts and dug in polythene could be really sturdy. Net on the doorway for ventilation. Five star sell the individual bits and cut polythene to size.

      Alternatively a small second hand green house might be a better option, giving you roof ventilation. I think a lot will depend on what you want to grow in there.
      "A life lived in fear is a life half lived."

      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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      • #4
        Mine's 6'x12', so about the same size. It was from First Tunnels, and it's lasted really well. I put it up in 2013, it cost about £400.
        He-Pep!

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        • #5
          My 10' x 20' one is from First Tunnels and is brilliant. I know you wanted something smaller but they do other sizes so may have something to suit. Definitely get a proper one if you can not a blowaway as they're too flimsy to be of much use and if you're replacing regularly then it's not good value.

          Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

          Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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          • #6
            this web site has what I thought was a very good unbiased article on where to buy a polytunnel. Worth having a look. gardenfocused.co.uk
            Last edited by mrsbusy; 16-01-2017, 05:16 PM.

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