Plant Protection Q&A

Question 1

Timothy Garratt

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Horticultural Fleece in 2m x 100m bulk rolls

Question 2

Mark

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Wallhugger Tall Frame and Multi Cover

Question 3

Julie

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 4

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 5

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...

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

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.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

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 4 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 8

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 9

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 10

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Helen Hooper

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 12

Russ

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 13

Russ

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 14

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?...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Stephen

What would the measurements be for the cover when using the 8ft kit? I shall be using 2 x 1.5m lengths of pipe to form each hoop.

Asked 5 years ago 0 answers

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 16

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?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

Phil

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 18

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 19

David Amphlett

Do they come with screws or are they extra?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 20

chris campbell

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 21

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!

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 22

Anne Mills

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 23

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.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 24

Anne Mills

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Anne Mills

Hi do these fit your aluminium poles ? Thanks Anne

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 26

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??

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 27

Ahmed

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 28

Dearbhla

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 29

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!

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Ahmed

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 31

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Tomato Crop Booster Frame

Question 32

Chris

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Micromesh Bulk Roll 1.8m

Question 33

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 34

Susan Russell

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 35

Al

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 36

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 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 37

Keith

How you add to order extra centre fittings etc.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 38

Kevin

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 39

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 40

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.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 41

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 42

Yvonne watson

What size is this enviro mesh please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

Question 43

John Griffin

Are the connectors for 25mm internal diameter pipe?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 44

Chiara

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 45

Ciaran Dunne

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 46

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 47

Bob

What is gram weight for this fleece please

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Envirofleece Plus - Garden Fleece For Plant Protection

Question 48

Marian Flaherty

Is this enviromesh which will keep out carrot fly?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 49

Chris

any chance this will be restocked within the next month or 2?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Heavy Duty Garden Fleece Rolls 2m x 100m

Question 50

Peter Womersley

I have the cover and frame for the 1m TRUG. Do I need the cold frame? Are there any advantages of a cold frame over the cover?Thanks

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

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