Polytunnels - What is the Point?

Article Written By: Jon Efti

The satisfaction you feel when biting into a fresh tomato that you have grown yourself, and looked after and cultivated, cannot compare to simply buying a pack of tomatoes from the supermarket that have travelled more miles around the world than you have. Even if it is described as "organic" and even then they are extremely over priced.

Growing your own fruit and veg can be a very daunting prospect, but it's one of those things where once you've started it, you think, "why didn't I do this years ago".

A polytunnel is an excellent starting step. It helps to keep a controlled environment and optimum conditions for growing your produce. You really need to invest in quality here. That way, it will stay with you for many seasons.

To grow under a polytunnel, means that you will reap much better fruit and veg than in a normal vegetable patch. A garden polytunnel is also cheaper and more versatile than a green house for your garden as it can come in a more bespoke size (a polytunnel can be made to your bespoke dimensions using an online e-configurator). They are also more portable as they are lighter and can be de-constructed. So if you ever move house, your polytunnel can come with you.

Other features to think about for your polytunnel are things like side venting. This is important not just for the plants you are trying to grow and nurture, but also for yourself. It can be very difficult to work in a polytunnel. It can be a very unpleasant environment in a green house as it's so stuffy. But a polytunnel has roll up, roll down side venting, which gives you full control. It allows you to let some fresh air into the polytunnel to make a more tolerable environment.

The most important point though is that a polytunnel allows just the right amount of light and heat in, keeping the conditions perfect for plant growth, and this is done better than using a greenhouse.

A polytunnel is the highest quality polytunnel on the market, and does not come with a price tag reflecting this. It's exceptionally priced, considering everything that comes as standard included (which is charged extra by others, hidden behind cheap lead in prices).

You should also give some thought to the layout of your polytunnel. Accessories can help you to make the most of what is inevitable a limited amount of space. For example, a good and large potting table, will add valuable growing room, and an area to work and prepare your plants. It's also good to find a well designed polytunnel that has good height at the edges so you don't end up breaking your back!

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