Garden Supplies Q&A

Question 1

Elaine Huggins

I want to protect my vegetables from butterflies, aphids and pigeons. Would this product be suitable for my raised bed. I’m quite new to veg gardening and because there are so many products out there, it’s a bit confusing! I notice you also do...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Butterfly and Bird Netting 10m x 2m - 7mm x 7mm Mesh

Question 2

Michael Loughrey

Does this weedkiller kill ivy ?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > RHS Weedkiller

Question 3

Anne Mills

https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/search/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quickcrop.co.uk%2Fproduct%2Fmainframe-crop-protection-cage-builderIt’s saying page not found when I paste this into your search bar.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tube Connectors

Question 4

Anne Mills

Thanks Andrew. I can’t find them in the search bar on your site. Could you send me a link please?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tube Connectors

Question 5

Anne Mills

Hi do these fit your aluminium poles ? Thanks Anne

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tube Connectors

Question 6

Michael Redmond

Hi,My Polytunnel is 40’ long and has 3x1 metre wide beds, will I get the same amount of water in all the beds?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Drip Irrigation System (16mm Parts Picker)

Question 7

Karen

The Polytunnel kit without mesh is €49.95 and a roll of mesh is €30, totalling €79.95. But this complete kit which includes mesh is €89.95. What is the difference that makes it more expensive??

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 8

Kevin Broaders

What is the volume in litres of the largest '11 x 11cm' size?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Gott Square Plant Pots

Question 9

Richard

Can you connect the Soaker Hose to a water barrel?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

50 Metre Soaker Hose

Question 10

wendie

Hi I'm interested in purchasing this but just wanted to know can you kill weeds in grass/lawn area without killing grass? Also wondering if you have a lot of area to do and need to refill tank is it safe to do while still hot after turning off? Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 11

Ahmed

Where can I get hinges for this mini Polytunnel, or is it included?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 12

Dearbhla

Does this also come with the wood for the raised bed?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 13

Ahmed

Will this fit my raised 4ft by 4ft bed? Link is below: https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/product/-classic--7in-high-square-flatpack-kitThanks in advance!

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 14

Ahmed

Which equipment will I need to make this a 4ft by 4ft Polytunnel. Thanks in advance!

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 15

Peter

HelloWhat is the NPK of the organic seaweed meal?Many ThanksPeter

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal Soil and Plant Feed

Question 16

Christopher Hegan

How much soil do I need for a 6' x 4' x 7" raised bed?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Supersoil Mix Bulk Bag

Question 17

Pamela Kelly

how many plants can you grow in this frame ?I see 4 I your picture and what size pots are they in?tkank you

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Tomato Crop Booster Frame

Question 18

Nichola Fletcher

I've been toying with buying one of these. As well as gravel areas etc, we have a gravel garden with precious plants in it but quite spaced out till they expand. I can see the extent of the flame in the video & pictures, but how far away from plants y...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun

Question 19

Maria Yeomans

Have raised bed 8 ft by 4 ft what length of dropper irrigation pipe would I needThanks Maria

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Build Your Own Drip Irrigation System (16mm Parts Picker)

Question 20

Sean

how do you get the old (broken) blade off to put the new one on?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Tools & Equipment > Weeding > Replacement Blade For The Oscillating Or Stirrup Hoe

Question 21

Chris

Hi there,would this fray if I cut it? I'm looking to split the 1.8m in half along the length,thankyou.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 22

Sean

Hi, I am about to purchase one of your raised veg beds - would this veg soil mix suffice or would I need to supplement it with some other product?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 23

tracygaughan

Hi, I'm interested in getting your 1.8m veg trug with the main purpose of growing courgettes in it. Two questions please - would I fit 3 courgette plants in there do you think and also if I bought the cold frame cover would that leave enough room for the...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 24

Andrew M

Hi. Can this be used with a rain or moisture sensor so that it only waters during dry periods? - I am looking for a solution for an outdoor bed. Thanks.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Baccara automatic water timer

Question 25

Mark Kerry

Hi I plan to use this in a greenhouse border about 12 feet in length working from a raised water butt. Not sure what the stated flow rate means is it per metre or dependant on the length ie number of drippers, how do I calculate how long my water will las...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

16mm Dripper Irrigation pipe - 10m

Question 26

Susan Russell

Hi, what size netting did you use for your 6x4 frame please?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 27

Al

What’s the height of the 6x3 polytunnel when assembled?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Polytunnel complete frame kit- wood, kit and tubes.

Question 28

Raymond

Just received 6x4 version. There are 10 small brackets with each having 2 xxxx holes which are not in the component list and also ten plastic washers (says steel on the web). How do these interrelate if indeed they do. Also 19 screws are included which a...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 29

Conor Wylie

It states 50cm x 50 cm but what is the diameter of the ashtray ?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Firebowls > Traditional Brazier Optional Ash Tray

Question 30

Conor

HiAre the pins included?thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Gro Grid Planting Mat 'A' for Kale, Spinach, Strawberries

Question 31

Sandra

Hi,What length of cable would I need for a 6’x2’ unit, spacing cable at 3” apart? It is my first attempt at building a propagating table so want to get it right! Your video is very clear and helpful.I notice on your website there is no...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Soil Warming Cable - Biogreen - 6m, 10m 25m

Question 32

Keith

How you add to order extra centre fittings etc.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 33

Kevin

Would you still need staples if you are putting bark down on top of the weed control fabric.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 34

Donal Burke

I have a raised timber framed bed outside measurements are 1.19m x 800mm. Would you have a polycover and frame to suit or could you recommend some thing something else ?Thank you

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 35

Becky

How many days after order would I expect the delivery be? Do you get notice of which day this would be delivered?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Soil & Compost > Bulk Soil, Compost & Gravel > Bulk Bag of Vegetable Soil Mix England and Wales delivery

Question 36

Margaret McCullough

is it necessary to put gravel on the base to set the seed trays in?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Small Vitopod Electric Propagator Single or Double Height

Question 37

John Griffin

Hi Niall, The external diameter of the pipe i have is 30mm the internal diameter is 25mm. No amount of hot water will make that fit in a 25mm hole. I can send you a photo of the two side by side.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 38

Felicity Dunn

I am worried about wildlife welfare as we have already had birds entangling themselves in the netting on our fruit cage. It is very stressful for both them and me to free them and I don’t want to have to go through this again! Is this netting wildli...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Supports > Pea and bean support mesh

Question 39

John Griffin

Hi Niall,I bought 16 corner pieces, they are not as you said below. They are for a pipe with external diameter of 25mm. I had a roll of blue pipe inch pipe (25mm internal diameter). Maybe you could supply a diagram with dimensions, it would help others i...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 40

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 41

Ann Carroll

Dear Niall ,I was asking about replacing the mini-propagators only as these may occasionally fall and break especially the lids , not the heating unit itself as I had one previously and it still works. It is a pity if these cannot be bought separately in...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 42

John Griffin

Are the connectors for 25mm internal diameter pipe?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 43

Ann Carroll

Can you buy replacement parts / containers ?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Super 7 Electric Windowsill Propagator

Question 44

John

Hello, nice light. Are the fixings included?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Lighting > Albany Premium Solar Spotlight

Question 45

Chiara

Hi there, can somebody tell me the mesurements of these great kits?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 46

Ciaran Dunne

Would the mesh in 10mm x 10mm hold up well in sea water? Thinking of making shrimp pots with it.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 47

Mal

Hi AndrewI have two raised beds and one bed at ground level.Do you think this is useful to keep the neighbour’s cats off?If so, can I put it on immediately after I sow my crops (potatoes, carrots, onions and lettuce)?Great website and solid advi...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 48

Niamh Níi Dhúill

Hi Quickcrop - I just watched the video and it looks very do-able. My question is about the cable length. If I get the 25 m cable and it is too long, can I cut it to size? I will be connecting it to the thermostat .Go raibh maith agat Niamh

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Soil Warming Cable - Biogreen - 6m, 10m 25m

Question 49

Sandra

Hi there, I am looking for an organic fertiliser for fruit bushes and trees and don't want to keep reapplying (like with liquid seaweed). Is this product and a bit of homemade compost suitable for fruiting bushes and trees or more suitable for ornamental ...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Seafeed Organic Seaweed Meal Soil and Plant Feed

Question 50

Bob

What is gram weight for this fleece please

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Envirofleece Plus - Garden Fleece For Plant Protection

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