It features double stitched seams for maximum durability and has a double zip door that can be rolled up for easy access. There are also netted windows to ensure the temperature within the greenhouse can be controlled. These windows can also be covered by rolling down the PE covers.

There are other things you can do to protect your polytunnel in a windy location. Make sure that there is no vegetation too close to the tunnel. Because in strong winds, branches could damage the cover. A Fully Galvanised Structure with added internal bracing...more so than any other in it's class. This tunnel not only has Three arches and a " Ground Bar Kit", we have also added Two opposing corner diagonal brace bars and a central roof horizontal brace bar, thus giving greater flex tolerance against wind stresses, a front hinged double skinned metal door with closing catch and, rear zippered roll up door suitable for barrow access - completes the structure. A heavy 150g/sm crossweave, rip stop cover with four netted window vents, two on each side and a wide ground skirt for entrenchment gives increased protection against the elements.All in all, it does take time (we spent 2-3 days on ours), especially if like us, you like to read and then re-read all the instructions and watch and re-watch all the videos! It also does need some level of physical effort, though it’s more about stamina than strength. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro, for in-ground growing with the protection of a PE cover, choose the VonHaus Polytunnel Greenhouse . We went for extra support braces, sliding doors, crop bars, and staging to give us more growing options and increase the stability of our tunnel. There’s an explanation of what each option provides (some even have short videos to explain!) and the graphic on the left changes to give you a visual representation.

One of the main benefits of a polytunnel is to provide the perfect growing environment for your plants. Whether this is warmth or higher humidity. All the parts are very high quality, giving you a polytunnel that will stand the test of time. And although it will take two people around two days to build it, the instructions and videos are very good. The polytunnels on our list are all moderately priced, so you should find one that suits your budget. Do Polytunnels Need Ventilation?

Returning your item

If the location of your garden or allotment polytunnel is especially exposed, you can look into reinforcing your polytunnel with wood, even if the polytunnel itself does not come with this feature. So it is important to buy the best quality you can for your budget. To ensure you get the best polytunnel for your needs, look out for these criteria. The way it works is that you buy additional arches and a bigger cover. This is a good solution if you are not sure about the size you need, as it gives you the option to make it bigger, should you need to. Location

Finally, we have come to budget. Hardly any of us are able to just buy the best polytunnel out there, money no object. Most of us are limited by a budget, we can’t buy an expensive polytunnel, even if we wanted to. While the First Tunnels polytunnel is not the cheapest, it is well worth the money. You will get the polytunnel that suits your allotment and your growing needs. You could also consider growing a hedge to break the wind, if the wind tends to come from one direction. Grow a variety of flowers, plants and vegetables in this 3x2 metre polytunnel by Garden Grow. Constructed using powder coated steel frames covered with a waterproof PE protector, this polytunnel is durable and easy to construct. The best polytunnels for an allotment will provide you with appropriate opportunities for ventilation. This could include doors, windows or vents low down on the side of the tunnel.However, during summer, a polytunnel can heat up quite a bit during the day. And while many plants, such as tomatoes, love it warm, if it gets too hot, they might not do very well. choice of foundation to suit your allotment: foundation tubes, anchor plates, screw anchors, base plates for timber, base plates for concrete

Steel Frame – robust metal frame is built to last with a powder coated finish for added durability. In a windy location, you will have to take extra precautions to fix your polytunnel on the ground. Rather than using anchor plates, which are used to fix a polytunnel into a soil base, you can use base plates. First you have to decide what size polytunnel you need. This will depend on what you will use your allotment polytunnel for and what space you have available. Once you have a plan of what you would like to grow, you will know how much space you will need inside and outside the polytunnel. Covering 6 square metres, there’s plenty of space for your plants to grow – as well as room for you to attend to your plants in comfort.I’d strongly recommend doing the same if you can as it is much more fun when other people are involved. Digging the foundations Frame built, cover ready Doors on, mission complete!