Plant Protection Q&A

Question 1

Christine

I would like to buy a Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 metre natural. Could you please let me know when you will have these in stock.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 2

TIM

HiI have made some raised beds out of large Potato boxes measuring 6ft by 4ft. I have planted Brussels, Cauli and Broccoli in them. will the tunnel be high enough to grow these? I note a previous question suggests using the centre of the tunnel for pu...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 3

Heather White

Can this trap birds. I really don't want to hurt any

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Bird Netting Loose - 2m wide - 17mm x 17mm Mesh

Question 4

Gordon Vaughan

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 5

Eleanor Glancy

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Tomato Crop Booster Frame

Question 6

Emma Johnston

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Tomato Crop Booster Frame Cover

Question 7

Janet

I have some raised beds would like to use this system but they are 1metr by 1 metre what would I need to build a cover

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 8

Hugh donnelly

Will this protect against carrot fly

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 9

Rosanna Sinagoga

Hi would this be any good for purple sprouting is it high enough also can the mesh cover be changed for summer for things like beans

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 10

Terry Hopp

Is the mesh included in this kit enviromesh? Is either the basic or enviromesh capable of withstanding strong winds and storms or would a poly cover be better?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 11

Barry Carter

Do you supply an 8 x 4 full kit please ? and if sow hat is the cost please?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 12

Fiona Walsh

Hello i have a raised bed that is about 18 inches high, and is about 3 inches short (in depth and width) of 3x6 foot. I want to have poly cover. I dont think hindhes will work at this height off the ground, but i would like your steer here. Also how would...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Poly Cover

Question 13

Georgia Crawford

The Quickcrop mini poly tunnel - does that include the wood for the base or just the pipes ad connectors?Georgia

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 14

Sanj

Hi QuickcropMy Raised Veg Bed is 250cm * 90cm (approx. 8ft * 3ft).Can you kindly recommend exactly what components I would need to construct the kit? I'm looking at the ready made & cannot see anything that suits. Can you recommend a 'made to me...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 15

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.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 16

Maeve Ra e

What material is used for the cover

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 17

Geraldine Hennessy

Hi,I have two 6 x 4 raised beds,bought from you...i also have the brackets for the tubing ,can i buy the tubing separately, if so how much do i need to cover and what would the cost be?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 18

Kevin O Donovan

Hi Joe,I am building some raised beds using old railway sleepers, the dimensions of the beds (x2) will be 16feet long by 8 feet wide, what would you recommend to build to cover both raised beds? I dont really want to put 4 covers on each raised bed?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 19

Margaret Murray

Hi I was just wondering can you fix these to the allotment raised beds you sell or is it just the premier ones . Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

Damien

Hi I mistakenly order just the fixing kit, can I order the tubing seperatly? Thanks Damien

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 21

Joe O’ Connell

Hi Niall,We have 8ft X 4ft Raised beds, will your 8ft option cover this totally? Joe

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 22

Susan Russell

Can I buy replacement brackets? Mine have buckled.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

Elizabeth

Hi there, I have an 8x4 raised bed and wish to place a hooped system with mesh over it to deter bugs off brassica veg. As the bed is already in place, what is the best way to do this? I see some examples of systems that are built on pieces of timber that...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Dave

I have a 4x4 bed is it possible to get it in this size?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Marlon

8x3 hi how much is an 8x3 kit?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 26

Jude

I need the grey version of this and it’s not clear what colour it is. Is this the brown wood one? Photos show both colours

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 27

Jason Pacey

I have a raised bed which is 1.2m x 3.7m and already have the connectors etc. Are you able to supply the pipe for the 5 hoops and connecting ridge lengths please.? What total length would be required.? Thanks

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tubing 120cm lengths

Question 28

Timothy Garratt

Do you have similar-sized rolls of 35gsm? If so, do you have them in stock?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Horticultural Fleece in 2m x 100m bulk rolls

Question 29

Mark

How deep is the trough? Is this suitable for a roof terrace?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 30

Julie

Can one use deer netting rather than bird netting on the mini polytunnel kit?

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 31

Virginia Chipperfield

Hello Quickcrop,I've laid out the timber poles to put together my mini poly tunnels but I'm not sure if the short poles should be fixed inside or outside the long ones, and can't make it out on the instructions or video. If the short poles go outside the...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 32

Katharine

I am finding it very hard to put the kit together. The tubes are very difficult to connect and when they do, they come apart very easily! I have been told that soaking the ends of the tubes in hot water helps but have not found this effective. Any other a...

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 33

Natalia

HiI am looking for small politunnel about 3,5 m long to grow my cucumber which require special wheater condition. Its a quit exposed and windy allotment. Need to be durable and sutable for cucumber, radish, salad etc. Could I have some advise please.

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 34

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

Answer posted 5 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 35

Helen Hooper

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

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 36

Helen Hooper

Good evening, I bought two of your premier raised bed kits a couple of years ago and have been delighted with them, thank you. I am about to order a couple more, with the mini polytunnel frame kits, to protect crops from deer. I would prefer to use a plas...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Virginia Chipperfield

I'm looking to buy two of the wider size kits to cover two veg beds (not raised beds, ie no wooden boards) and will use pegs to hold them down. I'm wondering (a) how to pull back netting for access to hoe and weed (maybe simpler to lift off the whole fram...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 38

Helen Hooper

Hello, thinking of buying these to protect crops from deer. Which covering would you recommend using with the frame? Thanks

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Russ

I'm protecting vegetables from frost over winter. Should I buy fleece or polythene to go with this?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

Russ

I have a 2x6 raised bed. Is this suitable? Will it just be a case of cutting the tubes shorter?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 41

Don Foley

Hi, is the 25 mm diameter you state internal or external? I have plastic tubing with internal diameter of 25mm but I'm concerned its overall/outer diameter would not fit into the base supports. Also, have you got the "T" connectors in stock yet?...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Tubing 120cm lengths

Question 42

Joanne Langley

What is your advice on how best to mount hinges so that slugs cannot get in between the raised bed and the wooden frame of the poly tunnel?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > 2 Vent Props

Question 43

Phil

How wide is the 8ft kit, I am looking for 8x4.cheers Phil.

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 44

rachel

Can the Black 25mm piping be used instead of blue? I've googled everything I can thing of to see what the difference is and all anyone mentions is blue for potable, black for non-potable. I wondered if you used the blue because it was stronger or bendie...

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 45

David Amphlett

Do they come with screws or are they extra?

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Plant Protection > Mini Polytunnels & Sunbubbles > Corner Tube Support

Question 46

chris campbell

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

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 47

Ahmed

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!

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 48

Anne Mills

Thanks but putting tube in does not bring up ‘main frame connectors’

Answer posted 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 49

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 50

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

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