Excellent deffo want one of these for next season

Brilliant, Tony. Fantastic setup that makes me want to get one soon.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

They are brilliantly Scott. How are you mate

@mikiknops9667

2 жыл бұрын

Me also, but I am planning to build one myself and weld it together.

Great Video as always, Tony and thanks for the valuable feedback, which we're looking into with our design team. 😀

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing what solution you come up with. Please get in touch if there is anything you would like me to test out as I JUST LOVE THIS TUNNEL :)

Excellent video thank you! On the question of muck in your collected rainwater, causing blockage of your irrigation outlets, I tried filters but found they constantly got blocked and needed cleaning. My solution was to replace the filters with a small (5L) settlement tank, in which the water take off was a foot higher than the base of the tank. That way gunk sinks and the water supplying the irrigation system is pretty much free of particulates. Algae can be a problem for which I use 6mls kitchen bleach per 1000L water, now and again. Doesn't seem to bother the plants at that dilution.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thats great advice and thanks for the tips

Just got our first tunnel from Northern yesterday, sadly it was missing a part but the company have been a delight to deal with and are quickly getting the missing part to us. Companies will make mistakes from time to time its how the deal with it the mistake that makes them!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

They are a good company with all my dealings

@terakinzel7349

11 ай бұрын

🙂

I'll bet they will be pleased with you, Tony. Very thorough. Love the side ventilation.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its awesome and really helps control the humidity

Perfect timing, we were researching large tunnels just this week. Thank you.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent these are awesome and I paid for this myself

@debexspacecadet6586

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening we just ordered one from northern ply tunnels to send to france, chose this one thanks to your video. We will certainly let the company know we are your viewers.

Had a Northern polytunnel for a few years now. Has stood up to some bad weather while other structures next to us have succumbed. Glad we went for this supplier. Just jealous of your mega structure and the side vents!

Great vlog Tony. I got mine 20x10 and assembled it in Spring this year. I love it. Growing stuff over the winter period too. Thanks for the tip on the irrigation system too x

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann. I am glad you have yours, and that your growing over winter

This was very helpful- I keep looking at getting a high tunnel similar to this, and just can't seem to take the plunge. Off to check out the construction video next! Thanks!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Sounds like you are very pleased with your new greenhouse Tony. And I'm sure, with your ingenuity, going forward things will only get better. TYFS, Mark n Rosa

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Mark & Rosa im super happy and I have big plans for next year

@marktoldgardengnome4110

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening One thing I'd be most curious about is how warm it stays, retains heat, if its possible to grow cold weather crops in there in the dead of Winter where you live?

Massive size polytunnel Looks sturdy and nice indeed

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

It is a great tunnel

This is great. Thank you for sharing.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting

Very interesting, thank you.

Very informative. thanx Tony

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Great to see you Tony missed having videos

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks gd to be making videos again

I’ve had mine fir 18 months and can’t fault it. Like you I researched the best one for a windy exposed site.👍

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I always suggest people to do research for their climates

excellent review mate.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David glad you enjoyed it

Another great video mate 👍 That's some size!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s been brill

That tunnel is HUGE!!

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its brilliant

Thanks Tony, I have a Northern Polytunnels tunnel. Have had it for 10 years and it's been a joy. I'm doing a replan at the moment. I'd wasted a lot of space inside which should be used for growing. Planning the internal layout is key to productivity along with water on tap.

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great and its something I need to do too

I like your video. Well worth the time to watch it.

lovely tony

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steven

Brilliant

'A-frame' makes it extra strong. Nice one, Tony.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

It real does and a necessity for windy areas

Great video

Great information 🙂 my garden Small so can't get one, but am happy with my garden.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what it’s all about Malk

Great insight and tips on your polytunnel and love the enthusiasm. I dream of having one of these and putting a big round galvanised water trough in it, so you have plenty of water for the plants, but you can also grab a beer and sit in it in the long summer evenings. 🤩

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Damien check out the i collected 3650 gallons of gods tears video and see the water system set up for it

@damianmaynard2592

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Wowzers, thats a whole lot of water and ingenuity! Thanks for that . Great channel .

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

@@damianmaynard2592 Big tunnel needs lots of water

Oi Oi Tony great video, polytunnel is something I'd like a couple or 4 of.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

If I had room I would definitely get another one

Hi Tony. Just came across this video. Watched loads of your other videos. And got myself some great ideas. I've just built my tunnel this weekend. 25ftx 12ft. Been looking at ideas for layouts inside. Keep up the great video.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great I have a home made vs purchased tunnel video coming

@Lees_allotment

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening I had thought about building my own. But decided to buy a tunnel instead. Much happier that I bought instead of built.

Lovely aloes

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I did a video on aloe and these were the ones planted in that video

Hi Tony. Great tunnel. When rolling up the sides roll them under not over. This prevents debris and rain collecting and rotting the fabric. I’m just outside Cardiff so I know the wind and rain you have to contend with.

@tassiegirl1991

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same watching it.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

You know what I thought about that as I was editing the video sometimes you can’t see the wood for the trees lol

Really like the design, wish they had one like this in the States

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its great. Ive not looked in the states maybe I will get on a mission for you and look for one

@raymondlara9239

2 жыл бұрын

Hawaii???🙂

Hi Tony. Great information. We are constricted to a 2x2x4 so your tunnel has room to.. To Northern Polytunnels, it is a mistake to rule out influencers and of course, not everyone out there has a large following unlike Tony but any avenue to sell more tunnels surely is beneficial to the bottom line. Great tunnel and I will be looking and talking to fellow allotment holders about them.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elaine. To their credit after seeing my build video Northern Polytunnels have changed their mind on working with influencers and they are in the process of sorting a system out for that

Did you know you’ve rolled the outside blinds the wrong way? If you turn them in on themselves you won’t have the issue of dirt collecting. I found this out from watching one of their instruction videos!

Great review Tony, I'm waiting on my greenhouse coming (1st Nov) I've also got my name on the list for an allotment that shouldn't take too long. I'll have to wait and see what allotment I inherit before taking the plunge. Also I'd better take Mrs B on holiday first she dosnt even know about the allotment yet. Haha

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Lol allotments come first lol

The roll-up could be rolled up the opposite way, that way, it won't collect debris.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Kath. Sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees

@stevefromthegarden1135

2 жыл бұрын

This was my 1st thought when I saw it. :) Roll it the other way.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevefromthegarden1135 lol yup doh!

Northern Polytunnel owes him 🤑! I want one!

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

You should get one they are awesome. I absolutely love mine

Nice banana plant as well

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

If you could roll up the winder the other way round the dirt wont accumulate on top of the rolled up window shield, as then the roll will be on the inside where dirt wont reach.

Them folds that collect water, I would use silicone to seal them up 👍

Great Tony 👍, I would love to have a tunnel like that and the space

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes i am very lucky

For the end wall to not have folds, you need to redo the plastic as a separate sheet. I would think there is a wiggle wire channel all the way around the end wall where you can start the plastic at the top and pull it down tight to the bottom. Secure it into the door frame then cut out the excess where the door is. If you don't get rid of the folds, you will end up growing mold and algae in that water which will shorten the life of the plastic.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I dont hav e it in home made tunnel but its a 2 min job to wipe out once a month

Yes then Tony 👍👍👍

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Hey pal how’s things

for the water problem by back door, I'd put some duct tape reinforcement on the bottom area, and punch a small hole to allow the water to drain out.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks

Is there any way you can set up the roll up sides so that the polythene rolls the opposite way so that water doesn't get in. You're turning the handle anticlockwise which means rainwater can get in all the way along the pipe which is why it's gone all green and guncky. Can you turn the handle clockwise so that the polythene creates a roof over the whole pipe and stops that happening?

Great video Tony. How many years are you expecting before having to purchase a new skin. Cheers

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

If its drum tight it should be 10 years or more

Great video Tony, just subscribed to your channel. I may have missed it but what was the thickness of your poly covering?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Timothy I don't recall sorry but go here and it will tell you northernpolytunnels.co.uk/?ref=simplify

Tony, quick question, I don't have a polytunel, I do have an old greenhouse, glasses, my flan is to simple cover it in plastic sheet, the sheet isn't clear it's opaque, will this be OK or not, does it block out sunlight etc.

Banana tree cool, does it grow the banana?

Hi perhaps you could seal up those folds with double sided adhesive tapes.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea John.

Had a 24x42 commercial. Double doors each end with integrated mesh panels.Hoop spacing 6foot took a heavy snow load. Trenched in . Great fun. Choose your plastic type carefully.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I made sure I had the best plastic for me

Very keen to see the rainwater and irrigation system. 'Irrigatia' look like a good supplier for such systems. Let us know what Irrigation system you choose.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

That video is already it. Its called I collected gods tears search the videos I think its like 3 or 4 videos back

Living in a subtropical climate, where bananas grow outside, I don’t have a need for a poly tunnel but if I lived in a cool climate I’d want a tunnel just like yours.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Lyn your very lucky, these are fab I have to admit

Tony, how will you capture water off the tunnel without gutters?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I dont need to catch it off this tunnel. I catch it elsewhere if you look at this video you will see there is actually 7,000 litres attached to this tunnel kzread.info/dash/bejne/c396useAp8S5YZM.html

Could I ask the size of your tunnel?

Could roll the roll up the other way to stop water or dirt building up on top of it? See it's been answered already 👍

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William its been mentioned. Don't I feel like a wally :)

so, a question... i can't seem to find 10 gallon pots for growing in like you had for your potatoes... so, instead i was thinking maybe slightly larger plastic totes, and just have a few more grown per tote than you do for your containers. but, my question is, should i cut holes in those bins/totes, or could a couple inches of stone help with containing the water, especially for growing potatoes in them. i had a very large plastic storage bin which i grew some potatoes in and i rarely watered it, and still got a bunch of potatoes. so, shoudl i cut holes in the containers, or is it ok to just let the water sit in the bottom of it, with a layer of rock to sit in? i woudl like to be able to use the totes for more than just growing in, and holes in the bottom doesn't appeal to me. i didn't get a ton of large potatoes since it was just a bunch of store bought ones i tossed into a 5 gallon bucket and then transferred to the larger bin of dirt once it was growing. but, is the water an issue if it can not drain for potatoes?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

yes those will be fine

@EddieSchirmer

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening thanks =)

If the folds were downward-facing instead of upward-facing, no moisture would collect (inside or outside, it doesn't matter.) With the sides rolled all the way down, crank the sides the counter-clockwise so that the pocket doesn't form at the top for dirt and water to collect in. What that will do is change the orientation of the "stop." Instead of being below the roll, it will be above the roll.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@davemaric4057

2 жыл бұрын

Am just about to put polythene on my tunnel (almost identical to this one). Trying to work out what you mean about twisting anti clockwise. If you have downwards facing pleats on one side, won't they always be upwards facing on the other?

With the back door to the tunnel, can't u reduce the size by putting a small window at the top of it and then have a smaller door. Tunnel looks great

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I guess you could do that good idea

@markshaw5835

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening no problem

how long does the plastic of the poly tunnel last and are they replaceable?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I dont know with this one but my home made one has had it on for over 10 years with no probs

It's a very nice tunnel Tony, I think my big one is still smaller than yours, but I would rather have one massive one than the three much smaller that I currently have. If anyone here is thinking of getting a tunnel, think about the size then go six foot wider and ten foot longer, you will always want much bigger so supersize first. I bet that is exactly what Tony has done...Steve...😃

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I now have 2 tunnels this size so I’m lucky

Can anyone tell me how these handle winds off over 20 mph and higher gusts? Thanks

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

This just handled the biggest storms we ever had of 120mph winds

Poke some drainage holes on inside folds

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah good tip thanks

I am sure it was covered elsewhere. How big is the tunnel?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

36ft x 16ft

HI TONY I STILL PREFER YOUR OTHER TUNNEL THAT YOU BUILT , AFTER 12 MONTHS I FINISHED MY ONE NEARLY THE SAME AS YOURS MATE , I DID SEND YOU PICS OF FACEBOOK SO YOU CAN HAVE A LOOK

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven I still have that tunnel and use it constantly. Its been a great tunnel, But I didnt have time to build another like that this time around and not everyone is in a position or able. to copy like you were

Oh and roll that plastic roll on the out side the other way 👍

I have a polytinnel not as big as the polytinnel you have the ground is all stone's so I have black mesh on the floor and interlocking foam mats on the floor and extra bars for support on the roof ,I also have a large waterbutt supplied by a timer with mains water then a system of autopots ,I do not use the tunnel in winter to grow plants but use to store things over winter I will put some inline filters in next year

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

I have auto pots here too which will go in next year

I would love a tunnel like this Tony but think the cost is out of my price bracket.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. I understand its not everyones budget but they do smaller versions, What I will say after owning many tunnels over the years is the old saying of YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR certainly runs true with these tunnels. Its been worth every penny I paid for it

@kevinrogers326

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening Hi Tony, It's a question of saving up as I would like a big tunnel so i can become more self sufficient. So often in life you get what you pay for so will take your advise on board. Also thank for the discount on the root trainer in your last video.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinrogers326 Its better to save mate and have one you will be happy with over something that will do

What size is this tunnel Tony

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

This tunnel is 36ft long by 16ft wide

Do your banana plants get actually bananas on them? I'm in the Midwest and id love to ne able to grow bananad

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

The cavendish bananas are edible but I’m yet to get it to fruit I’m hoping next year

👍👍👍

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I have a smaller one. I'd like to be able to collect rain water from it but can't think how. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

There is liitle plastic strips that can be attached tot the plastic outside that collet the water they are very narrow but do work

@Adam-di3kz

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening I've considered options as I am about to embark on a similar tunnel. I've decided the best option for me is to have wooden side bars with a lip so I can install standard gutters and collect rainwater efficiently.

I'm new visitor. Please give your latitude or nearest town or other info to help me decide if I can expect bananas or peppers to do well without added heat.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick I live in south wales UK its a zone 8a latitude 51.6858° N, 3.3821° W

Do you get the bees in there to pollinate or is it self pollination with electric toothbrush?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

The bees get in and out via the door

@TheRobbieg2006

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks was hard to get them in my greenhouse last year so needed to self pollinate to start with but they did come eventually 👍

Heating source?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

There is no heat other than passive. Maybe in winter I will create hot beds to raise seedlings but I have a heated area in my second tunnel

Is it wind/storm resistant?

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Its been standing up to 90 mph winds we had here so I guess so

@Ed19601

2 жыл бұрын

@@simplifygardening great. Tnx

Fold the plastic the other way so it drains instead of pooling.

@simplifygardening

Жыл бұрын

Yeah could see the wood for the trees

Whats the price range

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

They have them from a few hundred pounds through to 8 grand

I’m actually surprised that you haven’t protected the plastic from the bars which will get extremely hot and could damage the cover.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Frank the bar are all protected with heat tape

Looks great Tony but doubt my Council would let me put that in my garden. Nor do I think a disabled person in their 60s would be able to build it. Shame as it looks fantastic.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Its not a permanent structure so I believe there is no issue with it

Northern Polytunnels in my experience are very poor at customer service. Love your channel not so much your choice of supplier in my estimation.

Interesting 🤔 wonder why I can not like this video

Begging 4 dinner got his free by claiming hardship. You should have gone to first tunnels am sure they would have given it for free because of the popularity of your channel and subscribers.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

1st tunnels don’t make them like this

Wish I could afford one

Very interesting, thank you.

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for viewing

Brilliant

@simplifygardening

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark