Plant Protection Q&A

Question 1

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?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 2

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 3

Damien

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 4

Joe O’ Connell

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

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 5

Susan Russell

Can I buy replacement brackets? Mine have buckled.

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

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...

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Dave

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Marlon

8x3 hi how much is an 8x3 kit?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 9

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1.8 m

Question 10

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 11

Timothy Garratt

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Horticultural Fleece in 2m x 100m bulk rolls

Question 12

Mark

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 13

Julie

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 14

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 16

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 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 17

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

Landscaping Fabric Staples

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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Question 26

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

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Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

chris campbell

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

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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Question 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

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 44

Susan Russell

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 45

Al

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 46

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

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Mesh Net Cover

Question 47

Keith

How you add to order extra centre fittings etc.

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

Question 48

Kevin

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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Question 49

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 50

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 6 years ago 1 answer

Quickcrop Mini Polytunnel Connector Kit Only

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