Plant Protection Q&amp;A

How do you know which style cold frame you get?

Question 6

Margot

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall, thanks for your response but I meant between the two different styles of cold frame shown in the photos as opposed to the two different colours. There are two styles shown on the Grey page but only one option to select when purchasing.

Question 7

Margot

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I just wondered if once this cold frame is assembled can it be taken apart for storage when not required or is it a one time fix?

Question 8

Jane

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Does this zip open and close and what is the material please - presume it matches/fits the frame which is purchased separately? Thank you

Question 9

Emma Johnston

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Tomato Crop Booster Frame Cover

Question 10

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Are the dimensions 100x160x50 referring to Height x Width x Depth or Width x Height x Depth?

Question 11

Eleanor Glancy

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi, do you have a clearer photo of this, mainly of the horizontal bars? Is it suitable for quad grows?

Question 12

julie SOFONEA

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Will your be getting this product back in and is it better than the fold a frame support.

Question 13

Anthony

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Will you be getting in the covers for this frame?

Question 14

Naomi

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

HiI have ordered the planters,frame and some sun gold plantsWill you please add two covers to this orderWhen back in stock ?

Question 15

Derek

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is the bird netting cover that comes with the polytunnel kit, the same type of net, as the bird and butterfly netting that can be purchased separately? Thanks

Question 16

Helen Hooper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 17

Jackie Browne

Would this be good for keeping cats off? I'm having a problem with cats using my raised beds as their personal toilets.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 18

Lesley Goldsmith

How are the polytunnels fixed to the raised bed? I have a 6ftx4ft bed from you, and have trouble with cats! But obviously the cover needs to be removed for planting, thinning etc. Does the whole thing lift off. And will it be secure in the winds that we ...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 19

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...

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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??

Question 20

Karen

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Is it better to buy a mesh cover or a poly cover? What are the pros and cons of them? Where did you get your bigger polytunnel? Thanks in advance!

Question 21

Ahmed

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,how high are the tunnels please

Question 22

Abbey

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Quickcrop,Does the mini poly tunnel kit with mesh cover fit the Quickcrop deluxe raised bed? I don’t want gapping.

Question 23

Christine Pierce

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall,The deluxe raised bed I bought was the 6'x3' size. If I bought the poly tunnel kit in the 6' x 4' could it somehow be adjusted onsite to fit over the 6'x3' deluxe raised bed? Or can you make a bespoke one for me?

Question 24

Christine Pierce

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

i,ve got a 4ft x 4ft square have you got one to fit

Question 25

michael davies

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

What's the height in the middle?

Question 26

TIM

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi,Can you please advise what is the quantity/ dimensions of Mesh that comes with the 4ftx4ft "Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit with Mesh Net Cover"???Both frame & mesh needed for the project will need to be reduced to size. Would I be bette...

Question 27

Margo

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi there,I have your 4x4ft allotment bed and will be planting herbs, carrots, onions, garlic and lettuce.Is this poly tunnel kit the best option for successful growing or the giant easy fleece tunnel?Thanks a mill!Karen

Question 28

Karen McCormack

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi. Can you advise if you would need a cover for potatoes. I have 2 raised beds one which I plan to have for potatoes and the other mixed veg. Would I only need the cover for the mixed veg bed?

Question 29

Bernie Mccarthy

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

HiMy allotment has 3 9 metre x 1.5 metre homemade raised beds constructed using 6" gravel boards one of which is dedicated this year to carrots and parsnips. So I have been considering methods of 'tunneling' it using the 25mm water pipe to protect t...

Question 30

mike

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 31

Kevin Broaders

You give the height of the timber as being only 5cms, surely this isn't correct. I have my eye on the one pictured with the dark green painted timber and the timber looks to be way higher than 5cm. Please specify the height of the timber.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 32

Colin Parish

Hi,What is the height of the tunnel at its highest point?Regards...Colin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 33

Sean Sutton

Do you have the heavier gauge roll of fleece [30] in stock yet?

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Horticultural Fleece in 2m x 100m bulk rolls

Question 34

Nuala Cole

Is this product knitted netting or plastic mesh

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Bird Netting Loose - 4m wide - 17mm x 17mm - in Black

Question 35

Dorothy shepherd

Will this netting also do as a support for sweet peas?

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

Bird Netting Loose - 4m wide - 17mm x 17mm - in Black

Question 36

Paula Jones

Is this also suitable as a deterrent for butterflies? I'm looking to cover my brassicas as they grow taller!

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Bird Netting Loose - 4m wide - 17mm x 17mm - in Black

Question 37

Will Condon

Fabric Staples Hi, i was wondering if these staples can be used in hard ground such as a footpath/driveway or are they more suitable to lighter ground? Will they bend/break when driving them into harder ground?Thanks,Will

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Kevin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Question 39

Katelyn

are these rust proof?

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How many of these do you think I would need to hold down 3 8x4 beds and one 12x4 bed? This is a windy area.

Question 40

Barbara

Asked 8 years ago 1 answer

with what can i glue two strips of mesh together for a vegetable tunnel ?i am sure you are aware that any tape will not work !the tunnel will be a semi permanent fixture in my garden.i have used evo previously, but ?

Question 41

dennis

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Can this be an alternative to fleece for protecting early crops through mid to late spring? Can you explain the pros and cons? I prefer the appearance and longeveity, so as a bottom line, how much better is it than no fleece do you think? With thanks

Question 42

Liz

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Will this mesh protect crops down to -6° C?

Question 43

Mr Peter Foden

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi I have just put micromesh directly on my small brassicas. Is it ok to leave it directly on top or do you need to lift it. It doesn't seem wide enough to lift and keep secure for most beds. I believe its ok to keep it directly on the plants but what hap...

Question 44

caitriona

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi building a tunnel from your fittings,what size micro mesh would I need for a 6x4 raised bed cover ? Many Thanks Gordon.

Question 45

Gordon Vaughan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is it biodegradable or compostable or is there more environment-able friendly option

Question 46

chris campbell

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 47

Chris

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

1. Are the ends of each roll just cut or are they sealed (heat) or stitched to prevent fraying2. Is each roll 1.8m long by the required diameter for the length of netting or are they folded flat?

Question 48

Jim

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer