Polytunnel Uses

There are all sorts of benefits of having a polytunnel. Here are some of them:

More Control

• A polytunnel allows you the grower to garden anytime, even in those dark winter evenings.
• A polytunnel provides better weather protection because of the much reduced risk of rain, hail, frost and snow.
• It is possible to grow crops that you are unable to grow in your open ground.
• Plants can more easily survive low temperatures as energy is trapped inside and absorbed.
• The season is typically extended by two to three weeks depending on the crop and the season.
• The soil and air inside is sufficient to support more crop growth.
• There is better biological control specifically for moisture related diseases such as botrytis. A better environment is created.
• Pests are easier to control.

Polytunnels are suitable for growing :

• All spring, summer and autumn bedding plants and basket annual plants.
• Spring and summer vegetables.
• Sun loving and variegated nursery stock plants.
• Strawberry plants.
• All organically grown crops.
• All crops where the polytunnel is to be heated.
• Over wintered vegetable produce including lettuce, peppers, courgette.

Polytunnels are also used for :

• Animal housing - sheep, goats, guinea pigs, rabbits.
• Leisure vehicles - boats, caravans, motor caravans.
• Bird shelters - parrots, chickens, ducks.
• Sundries - garden machinery, building materials, swimming pool covers.