Polytunnels: How to get started

Polytunnels: How to get started

Polytunnels: How to get started

Wouldn't it be great to have fresh organic fruits and vegetables all year round especially now with the cost of foods rising? Well now you can, once you build your own polytunnel. It's nice to know just where your fruits and veggies have come from. Here are a few helpful tips and facts to help you on your way to building a polytunnel that you can grow your own vegetable paradise.

It may take a bit more time than your average DIY project but it is a step by step process which can result in having your own personal farmer's market. The first step you should take is to go online and look for instructions on how to build your own polytunnel. There are many video-streaming websites dedicated to giving the how to information on building a polytunnel.

To make things easier, tools for building polytunnels are in your everyday garden shed and even if you don't have them, nowadays with the ease of the internet, getting all of this equipment just requires the click of your fingers. You will need hooks, tape measure, and a spade to outline the space of your polytunnel. Screwdrivers, scissors, hammer and saws will be required for the construction of the polytunnels and don't forget about the step ladder. It will assist you when setting up your polytunnel at its highest point. It is crucial for those who are vertically challenged.

Orientation is also a key factor when setting up polytunnels. Study your back garden wisely. To get the best out of polytunnels, they need to be away from any strong winds. Strong winds will lower the temperature inside your greenhouse environment. This will not be good for your fruit and veggies. Near a wall in a horizontal line will be your best bet for a good environment .It will capture the most out of the sun. But strong winds do more than just swish by. If you live in an area where there are real gusts, then building a polytunnel needs to be done tight and right to avoid it collapsing. Base rails and storm stay braces will reinforce your polytunnel enabling it to withstand any North/South winds coming in.

When it comes to what you can grow in your polytunnel, the more pertinent question should be, what do you want to eat? You can grow anything in your tunnel and that's the beauty of it. Melons, strawberries and tomatoes do well in a polytunnel environment. Go online to get more creative when growing fruits and vegetables in your newly built tunnel. Building polytunnels may be a big project to take on but they are worth it. We all know the health benefits of eating more organic foods and it can be a useful tool in cost-cutting your household food budget and it can even be the start of your small home-grown business. So get started on a whole new way of life with polytunnels today.

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