Budget polytunnels - are they worth it? how to build a polytunnel.

Polytunnels come in all shapes and sizes, AND Costs! Today we are building a polytunnel, while erecting a budget tunnel I’ll let you know if I think they are worth the money. how to build a polytunnel.
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[@DavidTothill]

Yes, I ‘liked, subscribed, and belled’ because of this honest and instantly appealing video by a bloke you kinda wish you knew !

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Wow, thank you for your kind words 😊

[@sandye9029]

I bought mine off Amazon for £80 ish last year and stored it, now looking at the price they are for sale at £147!!! Started putting mine up today on the allotment.

[@charlesuk5358]

I have/had this exact one, excellent intro into polytunnels, certainly great value, and tbh the frame is excellent, the cover not so much . After 3 yrs the cover gave up, and im now in the process of converting it into a full "traditional" poly.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

We are doing something similar, as we have moved house and when we reconstruct it we figured we would use the higher quality covering. 👍

[@charlesuk5358]

@@binanocht6110 Brand is a bit hard to pin down as they are just repackaged chinese ones, so you will find the same model under several different "brands". If you have the plastic, you can often find the frames going for free on local market places or just ask if anyone has one they dont want.

[@TheSummerjet]

I really respect and appreciate your humility in this video. You have inspired me to invest in one of these polytunnels. I will order one on payday next week.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your words a great deal 😊👍

[@mollvandiepenbrugge9817]

I just happened to buy one of those, a smaller one, after all my tomatoes were ruined last year and i completely lost my motivation. So, hopefully now after your really inspiring and instructive video all will be happy here in windy wet Holland. So thanks

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thank you for that lovely message 😊👍

[@JustGG1956]

Thank You! After considering your review and your willingness to own a second I have ordered my first. Wish Me Luck!

[@SelfSufficientHub]

So sorry I missed your comment - how did it go for you?

[@SugarCreekOffGrid]

We just got our frame up when the storm hit. We are excited to utilize it. Thanks so much for the feedback found your channel doing research and rang that bell!!!

[@SelfSufficientHub]

That’s awesome! Thanks

[@robertmehr6650]

Very entertaining ,thinking of getting one love the idea of letting the chickens rotavate the ground

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks! Our chickens are back out now that we are looking to plant

[@karlchance3717]

Nice one mate. Very interesting. Just bought one myself. Putting it over my veg patch. Good idea with the chickens!!!!!!

[@cerimanton8292]

It would be great to see the work of the hens. Before, during and after!

[@SelfSufficientHub]

I’ve missed my window until next autumn now but will try and capture this next time 👍. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

i really want a polytunnel! A 'real' one is so expensive. i think i will be getting a budge one and see how it goes.

[@djwicca7784]

Hi, great video! Found just in time as I have been gifted one of these 😊 One question for now (I may be back with more😂) is, have you used hotspot tape on the frame before putting the cover on?

[@MikevanHattum]

Aaaah ye olde rock hammer :D Got to love that ^^

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Yep, no toolkit is complete without it 🤣

[@DJDOUBLE077]

The trick is fastening down properly and don't face door into prevailing winds. Ask me how I know. Well worth it for small scale growers.

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

I have a 6m x 3m version of this type of polytunnel and i used the big screw anchors for trampolines to secure it down.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

That’s an excellent idea. What did you do with the flappy bits of the cover?

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

I haven’t sorted them as yet. Was waiting to decide. I think what I’m going to do is lift the top layer of turf and put gravel on top of them and then extend the gravel out the front of the poly tunnel as the ground is getting messy at the door so needs something more durable

[@SelfSufficientHub]

@@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors sounds like a good idea, you could even extend the gravel to form irrigation to water your crops as it will be acting like a gutter on your polytunnel

[@Simon_J_Hodge_Outdoors]

That’s a great idea!

[@joharrison7851]

Thanks for the video. I have just ordered one and it’s due in a couple of days. Can’t wait.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks 😊

[@gazzyday]

thanks for sharing I just bought a polytunnel and was thinking wood timber but seeing the video I think ill follow your example thanks

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks Gareth! So happy it was useful 👍😊

[@colinchick2692]

I think it depends on how long between the chickens leaving and the planting starting. You will have a high concentration of fresh chicken manure which may be too fresh. They do a great job of scratching the surface and fertilising but need a period of time before I would plant directly into it. Otherwise a great video

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks Colin! I know it’s not ideal. We have added a good 3-4 inches of compost on top so hopefully we will get away with it. It will be about two months between chickens and planting 🤞

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I'm just about to finish putting one up, unfortunately I don't have chickens to prepare the beds though.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

This was the first year we did that! Chicken lockdown had at least one small silver lining for us 😊

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

@@SelfSufficientHub That's a good point!

[@greenballs2270]

Helpful video thanks. About to get my first one for my allotment , arriving Friday. I'd planned to put no dig beds in mine and cable tie the frame to the beds to help weigh it down, what do you think? Also, did you take the cover off yours over winter because of heavy wind, rain, snow? Cheers!

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks! We left our cover on over winter, we have never had an issue with it. I’m sure your cable tie idea would work. Good luck👍

[@kevinacres1699]

Polutunnel $180 CDN. Greenhouse $4000-$15000 heck ya its worth it.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Totally agree Kevin Acres 👍

[@barbsdee3831]

Just come across your channel and love your content. Have you seen Charles Dowding videos on ‘no dig’? He runs a Market Garden in Somerset, growing loads of fruit and veg and has huge success with the no dig method. 👍🏼

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Hi Barb, yes I am familiar with him- he actually lives a stones throw from us! Funnily enough I came to discover no dig gardening through my own trial and error and research but it definitely aligns with Charles’s teachings!

[@johndoyle2429]

The Clip makes all sound so easy, but what you do to make it stay, so the wind won't blow it away?.

[@veterinarian007]

Nice video. Do you know where I can buy a new foil for this model ? I mean a new cover for the construction. Where to order it ? Regards from Lincolnshire!!

[@Wacko-Jacko-PP]

If you don't like this guy your missing something. Hes a doer !

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thank you sir 😊

[@MikevanHattum]

Happy to see your back to your old self :D

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks mate ❤️

[@venenareligioest410]

Stake them down well, burying the overlaps won’t do it! The eBay type of polytunnels love to move to somebody else’s garden on stormy nights 😱😤

[@danicabernardoisonza]

Thanksss for this video 💖

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Very welcome 🙏 thanks for watching 😊

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

I know the old story of not enough room for seedlings...lol I had to get my own polytunnel as my wife kicked me and 250 peppers out hers...lol

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Haha that’s hilarious! I hope you and the peppers got on ok 🤣

[@MrBurty5]

Paid £94 included delivery pinned mine to the floor with j pins from ebay sturdy

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Bargain! 👍😊

[@thesmirkinggrape]

Just found your channel today and I was wondering how the poly tonnel has worked out and held up after a year of having it.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Yes it has. The first one has now done three seasons and doing great (although I needed to repair the door).

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Well done 👍😉🇮🇪🍀

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks! 😊

[@frankieg7575]

What did you secure the vertical door post support with at the bottom? I was missing only one M6 55mm bolt, but nothing to secure the bottom end of the door post..?

[@katec9893]

Which part of the UK are you in, do you get heavy snow and can this polytunnel withstand it? I'd like to buy a budget one but we get heavy snow in winter here sometimes and last year we got a lot of heavy snow and it squashed an admittedly rather flimsy makeshift mini plant tunnel I made using fleece and plastic piping.

[@zarrow50]

Where did you buy it from and what was the cost?

[@wildedibles819]

They look great are they easier to put up?

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Yep I think 1 hour for me and Jackie, then another hour for me maximum

[@wildedibles819]

@@SelfSufficientHub nice!

[@TheHappyPlotter]

Where did you get that tunnel from? I like the design with the door on it

[@SelfSufficientHub]

www.vonhaus.com/vh_en/walk-in-polytunnel-greenhouse I think they are out of stock atm

[@angelikalove3825]

I've got the same polytunnel and have a real struggle putting it together. With the top bars I can't get the holes to align - did you have issues with that and if so, how did you resolve it? Also, I can't find anywhere for the door support (the 2 pieces that have flattened ends) to attach it to, there are no holes etc. to anchor them to. So frustrating. Otherwise your video was great :-)

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks. Not sure about the door supports - might have to contact the seller. For the holes not aligning maybe twisting the frame diagonally will help? Good luck

[@Seriouslydave]

It says not to tighten the nuts until all The hardware is installed.

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Looks ok but the tunnel doesn't look very tall. I hope it works for what you need it for.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks! It’s not huge by any stretch but I can stand up in it. For the money I’m very happy.

[@Seriouslydave]

Make a 2x6"(or 8", 10" whatever) around the perimeter, to fix the poly tunnel to the top of it with u brackets or steel tape, to weigh it down and raise the height. I got a 7' one, but it sure isnt 7' more like 6'5"

[@blackriflex39]

what is the name of the house? i like that door way better

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Not sure if they have different names for the styles but this was bought from a company called “outsunny” if memory serves

[@TheMrWoodsman]

I found tomatoes would not ripen in these items

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Not sure why that would be the case. I am still using this exact one at our new property and harvesting tomatoes every day. 🤔

[@TheMrWoodsman]

You will never get tomatoes to ripen under them green covers,

[@SelfSufficientHub]

We have grown tomatoes for the last two years under one with great success.

[@colinchick2692]

I agree with Self Sufficient Hub - these grow great tomatoes. Remember some people with greenhouses put shade cover on the glass.

[@anthonykandes9683]

What is the point of this video if we don't no the price,!!!!!????????🤔

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

why is the music so loud and the dialogue so quiet? I didn't com here to listen to disco shit.

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Thanks for the feedback Chris. 😊

[@twotwocold]

Just a portable greenhouse not a tunnel one end is closed! People with their nick names🤦🏾‍♂️

[@SelfSufficientHub]

Hi, this - “Polytunnels are constructed from galvanised steel hoops and tightly covered with clear or diffused plastic. ... Greenhouses utilise an aluminium or metal frame glazed with glass or polycarbonate plastic.” Is the first google result from a search of ‘difference between greenhouse and polytunnel’ that I get. Things maybe vary around the world but where I am from this is most definitely not a greenhouse. Thanks for your comment.

[@twotwocold]

@@SelfSufficientHub it's a portable greenhouse green plants are what the intended use and that's that. Nothing tunnel about it, but carry on thx for your reply back. I guess the old mash show that use to come on, those were tunnel tents they were living in😂😂😂

[@fletton_man]

It's a polytunnel as it's covered with a polymer called polyethene.