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Our Mini Polytunnel Builder allows you to quickly access all the components you need to build a mini tunnel to almost any specification you wish. We recommend you watch our video first by clicking the red 'You Tube' tab to familiarise yourself with the component parts. All parts can be ordered as single items with the order total calculated below.

Please select the components you require below

Corner Tube Support

€3.5

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Centre Tube Support

€2.95

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6 Fixing Eyes and Pegs

€12.95

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2 Vent Props

€2.95

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Tubing 120cm lengths

€1.5

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2x2 Timber 3ft (0.9m) Length

€3.95

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2x2 Timber 4ft (1.2m) Length

€4.95

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2x2 Timber 6ft (1.8m) Length

€6.95

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Polythene 2.8m x 4.0m

€29.5

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Mini Tunnel Enviromesh

€39.95

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Butterfly and Bird Netting 10m x 2m - 7mm x 7mm Mesh

€29.95

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Tube Connectors

€2.95

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Polythene 8x4 Size

€34.95

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Screws & Washers For Mini Polytunnels

€2.45

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T Bracket & Screws for Mini Polytunnel

€2.45

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Steel Corner Bracket for Mini Polytunnel

€1.95

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Our Mini Polytunnel builder page is designed so you can pick all the components you need to build a mini polytunnel without having to skip between product pages.

Our mini tunnels consist of a 2x2 wooden frame which we supply in 3, 4 and 6 ft lengths. You can build a longer tunnel if you wish but you will need to source longer timber locally as the longest length we can send.

The frames are held together by corner tube supports which fix the timber at a right angles and also provide the support for the tubing. We recommend using a single centre tube support for a 6 foot tunnel but you can add as many as you like depending on the length you want to build.

Once you have the supports fixed the tubing is simply slotted in and joined in the middle by the cross piece tube connectors. The same cross piece is used at the gable end of the tunnel as they feature blunt ends which won't tear the polytunnel plastic. For a 3 foot wide tunnel you will need a meter of tubing each side for each hoop, to retain the height on a 4ft wide tunnel use 1.5m of tube. Tubing can be easily cut with a stanley knife to fit your size, it is always handy to order one extra meter of tubing than you need to give you some room for error. As my friend Des says, "I'd rather be looking at it than for it".

When you have the frame of the tunnel built you can fix a choice of coverings to the structure including polythene, enviromesh, fleece or butterfly and bird netting. All coverings are fixed to the frame using the fasteners and washers, have a look at the video to see how this is done.

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G M
March 06th, 2020

Perfect

Don Foley
October 31st, 2019

I'm very pleased with this system. I would suggest though that for anything bigger than 6'x3' that angle brackets should also be used as a 6'x4' or bigger frame will put a lot of strain on the plastic corner pieces. Alternatively you could screw the timber together. If the frame is hinged to a bed you will snap the corner pieces when you open the frame if those hinges seize up or become bound.

Ted Laffey
March 29th, 2019

Delighted with my purchase, the speed of delivery and most of all the after-sales service. The Quickcrop staff could not have been more helpful or professional in resolving a small issue I encountered. It’s great to know that any problems that may arise will be sorted without any drama.

Michael Moody
August 18th, 2018

I bought separate components for a 4'x4'. They are relatively easy to fit, but beware they are plastic. When I was fitting some tubing into a centre tube support I noticed a slight crack appear in the support bracket. Similarly one or two of the net fasteners cracked when using and electric screwdriver- so watch the torque. End result looks ok and should serve its purpose of keeping birds out of the seedlings.

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Asked By Adeline
on August 27th, 2020

Hi. I have 4x4 and 6x3 beds. Can you tell me exactly what to get for the poly tunnel kit? I’m thinking to get the polyethylene cover. Also do you now sell hinges? Thanks.

Answered by Niall
on August 31st, 2020

Hi Adeline If you email directly in to our customer service team they will give you a full breakdown of what you need for this. It would be to long to post on this forum Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Bruce Upperton
on July 26th, 2020

I have listed an order for parts but your results are £10 over your advertised prices. Could you explain please. Also can I add my new requirements to my existing order for an 8x4 kit.

Answered by Andrew
on July 30th, 2020

Hi Bruce. I would need to see your order to help on this one. The Parts picker simply adds the price of the components so I can't see how it could end up £10.00 out. Do you have an order number I can check for you? Andrew

Asked By Manfred Evans
on May 12th, 2020

Can you please tell me how high I could construct one of your mini tunnels. I have built some 6x1m raised beds and I was hoping to cover one of them with a mini tunnel of sufficient height to grow tomatoes and cucumbers.

Answered by Andrew
on May 12th, 2020

Hi Manfred. I am afraid the mini tunnel kit can not be built to sufficient height for tomatoes or cucumber. The recommended height of the mini tunnel is 750mm while both tomatoes and cucumbers are climbing plants and will need at least 1.5m.

Asked By Niall Kelly
on May 02nd, 2020

I bought your 6ft x 4ft premier bed but I’m looking for something to keep out rabbits and birds. What would you recommend?

Answered by Niall
on May 02nd, 2020

Hi Niall This 6ft x 4ft Mini Polytunnel is perfect for this Niall Quickcrop

Asked By tommy keane
on April 21st, 2020

are connectors supplied as part of the kit

Answered by Niall
on April 21st, 2020

Yes Tommy if you order the kit in full Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Phil
on May 03rd, 2019

Are you able to pack together for two four foot by eight foot raised beds?

Answered by Niall
on May 03rd, 2019

Hi Phil You can buy a kit for an 8ft x 4ft bed and if you order two kits together they will be packed in the one package Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Gill Rosser
on February 28th, 2019

Hi, I have one of your raised beds 6 x 4 14" high. Can you please tell me what component parts I need to make a polytunnel cover for it?

Answered by Megan
on February 28th, 2019

Hi Gill - All the parts you would need are listed here as a complete kit: https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/product/mini-polytunnel-frame-kit. If you want to make your own just use the builder and select the same components as here and make edits if you wish. Thanks, Meg - Quickcrop

Asked By mike k
on December 03rd, 2018

Niall - will the 2.8m x4m Polythene cover the mini tunnel on a a 4' x 8' bed ? Also - do you stock T tube connectors for the ends or do you use the tube connectors with the 4 connections & cut on of those off? Thanks

Answered by Niall
on December 03rd, 2018

Hi Mike If you want to order a Mini polytunnel kit for the 8ft x 4ft bed you will need to contact us directly as the poly will need to supplied bigger. You are right on the end connectors. You will have to use the 4 way connectors at the ends however there is no need to cut off the ends as the Poly will just stretch over the extra end without punturing the plastic Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By mike king
on November 27th, 2018

Hi Niall - I want to build a mini tunnel to cover my 8x4 foot raised bed. What components do you suggest for this ? Thank you

Answered by Niall
on November 28th, 2018

Hi Mike You just need two additional Centre Tube supports and 3 more pieces of the tubing to make up the an 8ft x 4ft bed. You will however need the longer 8ft pieces of wood and a larger piece of the Poly to cover it but i presume you have that sorted. We will be adding all of the following to the website over the coming weeks Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By A. Emery
on November 19th, 2018

Will the 2.8m x 4m polythene be enough to cover 6'x2' (raised trough) mini tunnel when I have made up the frame using your kit. I realise I will have to cut 4' timber in half for the 2' width and have ideas for using the other 4' timber

Answered by Niall
on November 19th, 2018

Good morning Yes it will cover it fine. You might have to trim the edges a bit or fold the extra underneath the board. You will certainly have enough for your bed cover Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Loretta Bridge
on May 05th, 2018

Hi I have an L shaped veggie garden which I want to split into two rectangular sections. One rectangle is 575cm by 120cm and the other is 245cm by 132cm. Can you advise the exact kit I need please. Many thanks

Answered by Andrew
on May 08th, 2018

Hi Loretta Are these the dimensions of the beds you would like or the size of available space? Andrew

Asked By Paul
on February 26th, 2018

I don't see the Cross Pieces listed here, you know the pieces that join the pipes together.

Answered by Niall
on February 28th, 2018

Hi Paul I am afraid we have had a production issue with the parts and they can only be bought in the kits and not individually for the moment i'm afraid Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Justine
on February 22nd, 2018

Thanks. Is it easy enough to remove plastic cover to tend to the tomatoes as presume it would be tricky to lift off if they are hanging from the top cross bars.

Answered by Niall
on February 23rd, 2018

Hi Justine To be honest that is a very good point and i hadn't thought of it. I am afraid as a result you will have to stake the tomatoes and you won't be able to hang them from the top of the Mini polytunnel Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Justine Barrett
on February 21st, 2018

What would you recommend to grow cordon tomatoes in a 6x3 raised bed? I was hoping I could construct some type of tall polytunnel/greenhouse to fit onto the raised bed that would be tall enough to grow the tomatoes and have somewhere at the top to attach string for the tomatoes to grow up.

Answered by Niall
on February 22nd, 2018

Hi Justine. You can grow them in this unit as you will have 3ft of height within the Mini Polytunnel and you can fix the training string to the cross pieces. Regards Niall Quickcrop

Asked By Chris
on January 21st, 2018

Where are the cross connectors in the items list

Answered by Niall
on January 22nd, 2018

Morning Chris. They are out of stock at the moment however we hope to have them back in stock by the end of January

Asked By William Turner
on June 22nd, 2017

Hello Andrew, Will the newly produced Poly Fasteners be compatible with the washers I purchased to use with the old ones? How soon do you expect to have stock for supply of the new fasteners?

Answered by Andrew
on June 22nd, 2017

Yes, the fasteners will be compatible with the washers. I am not sure when we will have the fasteners yet, we need to get the moulds we have modified to suit a different machine and are waiting for costs etc.. on same. I would expect to have a solution in 6 weeks from now.

Asked By William Turner
on June 21st, 2017

I'm very pleased with the quality of the products that have just been delivered for mini poly tunnels project. However, I mistakenly assumed the screws and washers (SYSP01) that I ordered came with the Poly Fasteners shown in your video. I've looked again on your website and cannot find these fasteners listed. Could you please let me have an order code and price?

Answered by Andrew
on June 22nd, 2017

Hi William. I am afraid we are no longer able to stock the poly fasteners as the company who made them for us went out of business. We are currently looking for a new manufacturer and hope to have the product back on the site very soon.

Asked By Brian
on May 21st, 2017

Hi there, what is the dimensions of the Mini Tunnel Enviromesh please

Answered by Andrew
on May 23rd, 2017

Hi Brian. It is 3.66metres x 6metres

Asked By Lily
on April 24th, 2017

Hello again, Also how much polythene and butterfly and bird netting do I need? And what will connect it to the wood? Thanks Lily

Asked By lily Alyakub
on April 23rd, 2017

Hello can you please advise me on the component parts I will need for my beds ty. 100cm x 120cm x 4 beds 90cm x 210cm x 4 beds I would like to use polytunnels as well as being able to change them to netting tunnels. I am ordering vegetable seedlings from you also. thank you for your advice lily

Answered by Andrew
on April 24th, 2017

Hi Lily. Each 100cm x 120cm bed will need 4 x corner pieces, 2 x tube connectors, 4 x 4ft timbers (you will need to shorted 2 a little) and 5 x lengths of tube. Each 210cm bed will need 4 x corner pieces, 4 x center tube supports, 2 x 3ft timbers and 10 lengths of tube. Unfortunately we are not able to supply the timber frame longer than 180cm so you may need to source this locally.

Asked By Neil
on April 16th, 2017

Does the tubing come as one long length so I can cut to fit if longer than 120cm is needed.

Answered by Andrew
on April 18th, 2017

Hi Neil. The tubing comes in 120 cm lengths but we may be able to supply a longer length is required.

Asked By jen Winder-Baggot
on March 25th, 2017

Hi, I bought a mini polytunnel but did not realise it will have to open and close to weed and water. I think I'll have to get a raised bed. do you sell the hinges mentioned in your video?

Answered by Andrew
on March 27th, 2017

Hi Jen. We don't currently sell hinges bit we will be stocking them very soon. The mini tunnels are very easy to lift or move around so it shouldn't cause you too much hardship to lift and water. You will have fewer weeds anyway so shouldn't be too difficult to week either.

Asked By Mark
on February 26th, 2017

In your video, you show ground fixing attachments. Do you sell these? I don't see them here. Also, you don't show how the polythene is fixed to the frame. Does it use the same mechanism as the fleece? If so,won't that tear?

Answered by Andrew
on March 02nd, 2017

Hi Mark. Yes, we use the same method to attach the polythene as the mesh, it is fine for one season if you want to replace the poly with another cover. For a more permanent solution wrap the poly around a timber batten and nail to the timber frame. Yes, we do stock the ground pegs, if you go into the mini polytunnel builder you will see the eyes and pegs on the top row of parts. I include the link for your convenience. https://www.quickcrop.co.uk/product/mini-polytunnel-builder

Asked By Gary Morgan
on July 09th, 2016

My raised beds are only 600mm wide and run round the perimeter of my garden. Are the tubes and connectors flexible enough to build a tunnel across this smaller width?

Answered by Andrew
on July 12th, 2016

Yes they are definitely flexible enough to fit your beds,

Asked By christina pemberton
on June 04th, 2016

tube connectors. i see you use the 'cross' type connectors for the central piping, but which connectors do you use for connecting the top of the end tubes so they can connect to the cenre tubes please? i didnt see them in the sales section. i know they will be included in the kit, buty i would like to order extra parts. Thankyou very much. Christina.

Answered by Andrew
on June 08th, 2016

Hi Christina. We just use the 4 way cross types for the end pieces as well. I know it will leave one of the nodules sticking out but our suppliers don't manufacture a 3 way piece i'm afraid

Asked By pat
on April 08th, 2016

I would want to make a mini eviromesh 8 ft x 4 ft can i do that as all my beds are 4 ft wide

Answered by Andrew
on April 11th, 2016

Hi Pat. Yes you can use an mesh to cover your tunnels for an 8ft by 4ft wide bed.

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