Polycovers

The material we use for our polycovers is called sterilite, and has advantages over many other types of polythene commonly used for gardening.

Often used by commercial organic farmers, sterilite blocks part of the UV spectrum, greatly reducing the incidence of fungal diseases inside the bed, such as mildew and botrytis. It also blinds aphids and other flying insects that use UV to navigate; whilst this won’t stop them from munching, it does put a stop to them flying.  If you do get an infestation it therefore tends to remain localised, giving you a good chance of eradicating the problem before too much damage has occurred. 

Plain polycover

The plain polycover is great for use at the beginning and end of the year when temperatures drop.  It keeps the soil in the bed drier and warmer, enabling you to start planting your seeds much earlier in the year, giving you the opportunity of more harvests.  If you need frequent, easy access to the bed then take a look at our vented polycover.

Note:  Clear any falls of snow from the top of the cover.  Failure to do so will result in the cover sagging.   The cover should last four to five years under normal usage and conditions.  We recommend the cover is wiped with a dry cloth before being gently folded for storage. Keep away from any sharp edges.

Vented polycover

 The vented polycover has two zipped flaps on each side, enabling you to get into the bed to weed, harvest, water and plant without having to take the cover off.  There are two panels at either end which can be rolled up for ventilation; these are protected by enviromesh to stop pests from entering.  This cover can be used as a flexible greenhouse, enabling you to keep the heat in for crops such as chillis and tomatoes, but also giving you the option to open up and cool things down on really hot days.

Note:  Clear any falls of snow from the top of the cover.  Failure to do so will result in the cover sagging.   The cover should last four to five years under normal usage and conditions.  We recommend the cover is wiped with a dry cloth before being gently folded for storage. Keep away from any sharp edges.