Opinions on Polythene Grow Tunnel for colder weather

greenthumbomaha · August 13, 2012

Anyone have experience with the Polythene Grow Tunnel sold by Gardsman for about $20? Its a small, 18 inches high by 10 feet long season extender. I can understand the concept heating the soil for small seedlings in the springtime, but for extending the season for larger crops like broccoli or row crops like lettuce, would this be beneficial? How do you water in there? Does it let enough light in with the weaker fall sunlight? This would be my first fall garden experience, so I appreciate your input. Thanks, Lisa

August 13, 2012	#1
greenthumbomaha Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha Zone 5 Posts: 2,514	Opinions on Polythene Grow Tunnel for colder weather Anyone have experience with the Polythene Grow Tunnel sold by Gardsman for about $20? Its a small, 18 inches high by 10 feet long season extender. I can understand the concept heating the soil for small seedlings in the springtime, but for extending the season for larger crops like broccoli or row crops like lettuce, would this be beneficial? How do you water in there? Does it let enough light in with the weaker fall sunlight? This would be my first fall garden experience, so I appreciate your input. Thanks, Lisa