Low Tunnels (8' Kit; 2,4 meters)
Low Tunnels (8' Kit; 2,4 meters)
Parts:
Horticultural garden cloth: 8’x12’ (2.4m x 3.7m) woven polypropylene 0.9oz/yd2
Fiberglass rods: ¼” (6 mm) diameter rods – 16 each plus 2 spare
Steel connectors and flexible green clips: 3 of each per hoop plus 2 spare each
Nails: 4 each 10” (25 cm) galvanized steel nails
Benefits:
Protects against deer, birds, insects, hail, freezing rain, strong winds, snow
Eliminates need for pesticides or repellents
Allows most rain in and retains soil moisture but releases excess humidity
Gives up to 5 degrees of frost protection, can protect plants up to 8 months
Reduces overheating compared to no tunnel or polythene tunnel
Allows 75% sunlight transmission; plants only use 1-2%
Potential Arrangements:
Can be left closed; rain and sun will come in
Can be opened to check, harvest, or water
Can be stretched over different types of beds
Can be expanded to increase height or length
In early spring / late fall (March, Oct), blanket can be added at night for extra protection
Can be used with polythene, mesh netting or any cover instead of garden cloth
Can be used with twine or string to train peas or other plants upward
Assembly:
Connect two rods with steel connector.
Insert fiberglass rod end into ground at least 4” (10 cm).
Arch other end. Holding securely to prevent snapping straight, connect two more rods for a total of four.
Bend hoop and insert free end into ground at least 4” (10 cm). BE SURE BOTH ENDS ARE DEEP ENOUGH TO PREVENT POPPING OUT AND CAUSING HARM TO YOU OR OTHERS.
Repeat for three other hoops, spacing evenly.
Drape cloth over hoops. Long edge is for long dimension of bed. Short edge is to curve over hoops. Position so overhang is symmetrical.
Use 3 clips to fasten cloth to each other hoop.
Fold excess cloth under or roll up neatly.
Gather end overhangs and push two nails through each end into soil at least 8” (20 cm).
Optional for extra wind resistance: place stones or bricks on cloth along edges.
We hope you will be satisfied with your kit. It will help your plants thrive and help you grow your own food for years to come. Although it cannot stand up to every weather condition, it is tough and durable. If there are any defects or unexpected problems, we offer replacement or full refund. We also have expansion and replacement parts for purchase. You can contact us directly at info@cultivatecochrane.com.
Contact us any time; we are always ready to help!