Plant Protection Q&amp;A

When will this be back in stock

Question 2

Paula

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can you tell me how the cold frame is attached to the vegtrug eg clips, bolts etc? And if it easy to remove for the summer months. Kind regardsMichelle

Question 3

Michelle

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 4

Christine

I have ordered a Herb VegTrug and was wondering if this would be a useful addition, especially for the winter to keep the herbs producing for longer? I had thought of the standard frame and poly cover but would this be better?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Vegtrug Cold Frame 1m

Question 5

Norman Robertson

Hi, I am about to assemble one of your mini polytunnels I bought at the end of last year. Would like extra Fastening Spikes, can I buy them from you. Website only seems to mention extra washers and screws.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 6

David Mumford

Can the mini polytunnels be used on the split level raised beds? Just the lower part I guess?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 7

Alyson Pratt

Can the tubes for the poly tunnels just be inserted into the earth rather being attached to a wooden frame.

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 8

Yvonne Huskins

Any idea when these will be available now

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Are these back in stock yet have been waiting to hear please

Question 9

Yvonne Huskins

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

But it is November now do you mean November 2020

Question 10

Yvonne Huskins

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Are these nets effective for keeping butterflies off my veg?

Question 11

Padraig

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Crop Protection Netting

Question 12

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 13

Yvonne Huskins

Are these in stock by any chance ?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 14

Helen Hooper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 15

Sean

Are these likely to be restocked soon

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

What diameter piping does this kit take to make the hoops?

Question 16

Tessa Weaver

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

HI AndrewI constructed the same sort of mini covering in the polytunnel this winter for my crops and was thanking off doing the same thing for one outdoor main bed to protect my cabbage and cauliflower com the butterflies. The bed is 9x18 feet could you ...

Question 17

Dennis Moules

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Hi, looks like a solution to my problem, I was trying to invent my own version, then saw yours. Query, in one of the photos it appears you are not using timber for the frame, would perfer this option as it would be lighter, is it piping? Can you explain. ...

Question 18

Johanna

Asked 10 years ago 1 answer

Hi, looks like a solution to my problem, Query, in one of the photos it appears you are not using timber for the frame, would perfer this option as it would be lighter, is it piping? Can you explain. Regards

Question 19

Johanna

Asked 10 years ago 0 answers

Hello, what is the minimum width that you would recommend for the tunnel kit - I have a narrow spot that I would like to use it on but not sure at what point the pipe would fold rather than bend?

Question 20

Richard Smith

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

I have beds of 4m x1200mm wide I would like to make one cover would it work and what do I need to buy

Question 21

David fountain

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi. Is there any update on when these might be back in stock? Many thanks.

Question 22

Anne

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is the gray one in stock? It doesn’t give me an option when ordering.

Question 23

Michael

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 24

TIM

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 25

Rosanna Sinagoga

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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?

Question 26

Terry Hopp

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

8x3 hi how much is an 8x3 kit?

Question 27

Marlon

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Is the cold frame top included

Question 28

C. Smith

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 29

Virginia Chipperfield

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 30

Helen Tye

Does the cold frame have a base to it so you can put potted plants in it?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is this enviromesh which will keep out carrot fly?

Question 31

Marian Flaherty

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

HiMy beds are 2 feet wide and 8 feet long what length of blue pipe would be required for these beds and would I need 4 hoops rather than 3? Thanks

Question 32

Liz

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

what is the internal diameter of the tubing?

Question 33

Andrew Hill

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 34

Pete Sowter

Can these be fitted to the Castleton raised beds with top covers or will I need to remove the top covers to fit these correctly?

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 35

Garrat

Does the kit come with plastic/poly cover too? I only see net in picture and description. If so what colour is the poly?

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 36

Tim Coombe

Is the blue piping included?

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 37

Julie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Complete Mini Polytunnel Kit With Bird Netting Cover

Question 38

Chiara

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

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 39

Helen Hooper

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

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

Question 40

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 6 years ago 1 answer

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.

Question 41

John Griffin

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

How you add to order extra centre fittings etc.

Question 42

Keith

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

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...

Question 43

rachel

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer