Autumn Polytunnel Maintenance

It’s never too early to plan ahead, so start by removing any dead plant material.  As old crops are stripped out, your polytunnel will suddenly look a lot more spacious giving you the perfect opportunity to make sure the tunnel is completely cleaned.

The ideal solution for cleaning your polythene, tools, pots and containers is Algon Organic. No scrubbing or rinsing..Simply apply with a garden sprayer, soft broom or paintbrush and walk away! That’s it…..At just £7, a 2.5ltr bottle of Algon will clean an area approximately 60 square metres.

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View the factsheet here http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/docs/algon.pdf

*TOP TIP* As the night temperatures drop and overnight frosts will soon be with us, don’t forget to protect your irrigation systems by draining all of the water out of the sprinkler heads, valves and pipes so they don’t freeze and crack during the winter months.

It’s worth overhauling old heaters now too so they’re good and ready when you need them most. Check your gas bottles are full in readiness for the cooler nights ahead. If you haven’t already got a heater for your polytunnel, autumn is the ideal time to consider purchasing one. http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/subcategory.asp?catid=3

Check your cover and make repairs if necessary using polythene repair tape.  from just £2.50 a roll, it’s always a good idea to have a roll on one side for those unforeseen emergencies. Fingers crossed, you won’t have to use it! http://www.firsttunnels.co.uk/subsubcategory.asp?catid=127