Polycarbonate polytunnel gardening, pro's and con's 1 year review
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2023
- In this episode we explain the good and bad points of polycarbonate polytunnels and share what we have learned working with them over the course of a year.
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If you really needed to, you could redesign your roof for some beeswax vents, so you never have to worry about venting on hot days. Combined with a solar fan or two you could probably avoid cooking plants in the summer and keep air moving in the winter.
Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching the vid, happy Christmas to you and all the family. 👍
What a great review! Thorough & so helpful. What a great property you have; I enjoyed your video & aerial shots as well. Thanks so much & all the best to you from Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. 😊
Thank you so much and very glad you enjoyed it. Big hello and best wishes from kilkenny Ireland 👋
Pros and Cons. Not Pro’s and Con’s. I don’t know why I said that. I have a problem.
Great Vid, Mike, keep up the great work!!! Looking forward to seeing how the wind turbine is coming along after the setback🙏👍
Thanks mil, hopefully getting back to it over the coming week.
Great info! Thanks!
Very nice, im in Newbridge, looking to finish making my grow house
Newbridge Co. Kildare? Only down the road from where I grew up in naas. Best of luck with the grow house build.
Thank you
Hello, you're most welcome. Hope it was helpful.
I'm in South Wales but was wondering if you found that the company you purchased the Polycarp from was the most competitive?
Hello Richard, yes mygreenhouse.ie definately had the best prices and selection of options here in Ireland at the time.
what is the spec of the sheet? Is it twin wall?
Hello, yes the sheets used are twin wall with uv protection. The sizes we used were 2m X 6m X 6mm ón the tunnel in the thumbnail and 2m x 6m X 4mm ón the other two tunnels.
If retrofit on existing poly tube , how to you join and seal the sheets?
The sheets over lap to a tight fit, once done correctly the rigidity of the polycarbonate makes a strong seal keeping wind and rain out. The overlap of the sheets should occur above a frame section so the sheets can be secured properly.
I think I will change my mind and get a polycarbon one instead of a plastic one. You are the second person to prefer this type.
There are many benefits with weather resistance and improved winter growing being the main two. Mygreenhouse.ie is the supplier that we recommend.
I got one from the lads in Longford, I am so happy with it, so much thinning out to do waiting patiently for my spuds to flower to free up more space..
@@nmcgiv546 deadly! Theyre such a worthwhile investment and will extend your growing season by 2ish months on either end. Just remember to open them up early in the summer months. Ours have hit 40c degrees by 10am if left closed on a hot summers day.
@@ourkilkennyhomestead2006 yes I have discovered how warm it gets. Thanks for all your tips makes a great help. I have an urban garden,I can't believe how much I get in it, so many neighbours and their family and friends call to see it. I just love being an urban gardener😎
@@nmcgiv546 fantastic! That's a great testament to all your hard work and what a beautiful space you have created. You must be thrilled with it 💚