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Post by daitheplant on Mar 26, 2016 20:50:39 GMT
It depends a lot on the plants. The thing is, if a plant needs greenhouse protection, then it needs a temperature ABOVE freezing.
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Post by sweetpea on Mar 27, 2016 14:14:32 GMT
When I had a polytunnel it kept out about 4degrees of frost. I grew Tomatoes, chillies, cucumber, fuchsias, coleus and started off many other plants. Apart from the coleus I never lost a plant. They have their limitations of course but the advantages are greater. I remember a certain tv gardener who had a ponytail and he grew bananas and fruited them in his polytunnel. just don't expect them to be hothouses. as for high winds I was advised to leave ends open which let the wind pass through rather than being a barrier. Structure was fine. there are of course different grades of polythene and frameworks and as in many things cheapest is not always best. mine was from Citadel in Crediton Devon and good service etc. Not sure if they are still in business but you can always check online.
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Post by roofgardener on Mar 27, 2016 20:10:22 GMT
True daitheplant, but the frame itself is distorted and warped. Mind you ... who am I to throw such accusations ?
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Post by daitheplant on Mar 27, 2016 20:23:44 GMT
A TRUE gardener adapts what he/she has at hand.
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Post by roofgardener on Mar 27, 2016 20:34:27 GMT
Yup, very true daitheplant. In this case, I propose to adapt my wallet !
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Post by daitheplant on Mar 28, 2016 19:16:05 GMT
Yup, very true daitheplant . In this case, I propose to adapt my wallet ! You spendthrift you.
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