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.

We roped in a friend to help (unlike us, he’s not vertically challenged so was very useful for reaching the higher up bits!) with the lure of cooking him a nice meal on the evening (and a regular supply of our future growing successes!). 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. HEAVY DUTY POLYTUNNEL COVER: As well as superior framework our covers are 140gsm and the UPVC cover will let ample UV light in whilst also being expected to last a number of season in the British climate. There is ample skirt material around the bottom of the polytunnel cover to be dug into the ground for additional stability.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. 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.

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 Perfect to keep young plants protected during harsher conditions, this polytunnel is supplied with high-quality, durable, metal pegs to ensure it’s always secure to the ground. If you decide that your crops are ready to face the weather alone, simply move the lightweight tunnel to your next crop or deconstruct with ease for use again next season. choice of foundation to suit your allotment: foundation tubes, anchor plates, screw anchors, base plates for timber, base plates for concreteAlso, 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. To prevent the cover coming off in strong winds, you have to either fix it to the frame or use the trenching method, whereby you bury the edges of the cover in the soil. 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. 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. Steel Frame – robust metal frame is built to last with a powder coated finish for added durability.