Portability. Polytunnels can be moved around the allotment or garden if needed. They are generally very lightweight. Also, make sure that the cover is pulled taut over the frame. This will prevent the wind from being able to get under flappy bits and cause damage. With its spacious, 6 square metres of walk in space, this polytunnel offers gardeners more than enough room for trays, pots, grow bags, shelving, and pretty much any other farming equipment you can fit in there. The heavy duty PE covers come with extra long sides for more anchoring and support during harsh conditions and while fully closed, the tunnel traps heat and maintains optimum humidity levels. It also features a metal frame and door for easy access. For ventilation, the manufacturer included six roll up mesh windows that are insect proofed. This makes it a value added option for allotments and family gardens. What I like about it: Soil and loads of it, bury the entire edge of your cover- they are in fact in most cases designed with extra skirt so you can do so. In the event you have a quality pivot door like the FeelGoodUK PROmake sure you still allow enough space for it to keep swinging Having a door you can open, to let much needed air into the polytunnel is vital. Two doors, one at each end, is even better. Because this will allow you to achieve air circulation.

This large Birchtree Polytunnel helps create a protective environment for plants, covering an extensive area and keeping them sheltered from strong winds. You could also consider growing a hedge to break the wind, if the wind tends to come from one direction.

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There are a couple of ways you can reinforce your polytunnel to make it stronger and more resilient against the elements (particularly against the wind). Adding Crop Bars/Bracing While the main aim of polytunnels is keeping warm air in, the last thing you want is too much heat. The greenhouse effect still applies here, so you’ll want as much ventilation as possible. Vents allow fresh air in to keep the environment optimal for plant growth. v) Easy to Move There are many vegetables that you can grow all winter in a polytunnel. Or maybe you need to bring in some of your outdoor plants to overwinter them.

The next thing to consider is the location of the polytunnel. Will it be sheltered and protected from the elements or will it get battered by wind and rain.According to reports from gardeners, this good quality polytunnel can withstand high winds of around 40 mph, though of course these aren’t toocommon in the UK.