Pros and Cons of a Polytunnel (vs greenhouse)
Afternoon forumites!
I've just started on my new allotment, we have a large corner plot which faces a medium sized council carpark. I'd like to start putting something up on the plot this month in order to get some seedlings started by 1st Jan. If I have a budget of £250 what would you say would be the best option: a polytunnel or a greenhouse (would need it to be plastic rather than glass). Thanks
I've just started on my new allotment, we have a large corner plot which faces a medium sized council carpark. I'd like to start putting something up on the plot this month in order to get some seedlings started by 1st Jan. If I have a budget of £250 what would you say would be the best option: a polytunnel or a greenhouse (would need it to be plastic rather than glass). Thanks
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They never look easy to get the cover on and secured and I assume if it gets damaged you would have to replace the whole thing.
Greenhouses obviously more robust. If you put on gutters you can collect rainwater .
More expensive but look out for second-hand ones in local paper or online sites.
Easy to replace any damaged panes.
Storm Alex a few weeks ago sent us a tornado that ripped the roof off two barns and flew them around our plot, beams included. The polytunnel had no serious damage other than a bit of tightening needed on a door hinge.
Needless to say, we haven't made a start on this yet. Was far too icy in January/early February but for the past few weeks we've been spending all weekend clearing the overgrown plots which had been left untended by the previous holder for over a year. Looking forward to the new spring season!