Looking for a little warmth and protection for your seedlings and young plants? Here’s a range of cloches we have been trying out this month
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MINI GREENHOUSE CLOCHE TUNNELS
This Mini Greenhouse Cloche Tunnels (Single Width) has thick, rigid plastic walls with integral rainwater collection reservoirs on the roof. The cloche tunnel can be anchored to the ground with pegs (available separately). Dimensions: length 104cm (41in), width 38cm (15in) and height 30cm (12in). Double wide cloches are also available.
HARROD HORTICULTURAL
www.harrodhorticultural.com
TEL: 0333 400 1500
PRODUCT CODE: GDN-832
PRICE GUIDE: FROM £19.95
KG VERDICT
Ready to go as soon as you’ve opened the package these cloches are strong, robust and durable. The water traps on the roof of each one are a good feature and ends can be purchased separately if so required. If you buy more than one tunnel you can snap them together to form a longer tunnel. Fixing pegs supplied separately. Excellent for seedlings and young plants.
SEEDLING CLOCHE WITH CLEAR COVER
This Medium Seedling Cloche has a durable PVC cover, a sturdy steel frame and a zipped opening for increased ventilation and easy access. Height 72cm (28in), width 92 cm (36in) depth 90cm (35in). The PVC cover comes with internal ties for attaching it to the frame.
GARDENING NATURALLY
www.gardening-naturally.com
TEL: 01285 760505
PRODUCT CODE: MSC1
PRICE: £24.99
KG VERDICT
This cloche has a good height so would be suitable for seedlings, young plants and taller ones later in the season, functioning in effect as a mini greenhouse The frame can be assembled in a couple of minutes at most, is easy to slot together and sufficiently sturdy. The cover comes with a large, zipped opening, so access is easy. A very good product at a reasonable price.
PRO GRO MINI POLYTUNNEL
The Pro Gro Poly Tunnel has an ultra-high grade poly cover and strong, flexible carbon fibre rods to ensure a strong structure to prevent distortion and loss of tension after frequent use. It comes with large, zipped entrances for ease of access while ballast pockets along the tunnel and guy ropes at either end provide stability in windy weather. Dimensions: Length 2m (78in), width 80cm (31½), height 35cm (14in).
GARDENSKILL
www.gardenskill.com
TEL: 01902 725055
PRODUCT CODE: N/A
PRICE: FROM £25.98 (FREE DELIVERY)
KG VERDICT
Requires a little assemblage but quite straightforward. It’s simply a matter of threading the three flexible carbon fibre rods though the securing tabs and then bending them into the holes in the plastic tabs at the side to create the appropriate shape. Then it’s simply a matter of attaching the guy ropes to create the necessary tension. It has a robust poly cover and the two large zip openings make for easy access. Perfect for seedlings and young plants. Different sizes are available.
