Building a DIY Low Tunnel | EASY Allotment Hoophouse

Building a Low Tunnel, this is a follow along guide for building a low tunnel, In America these are called hoop-houses or hoop tunnels.
This is built on the allotment with minimal tools so should be very easy to follow along and build your own Low tunnel.

This is an easy DIY step by step build and Really, really strong. your Hinged hoop last will hold up against stormy weather with this design.

The list of materials used for the Hoophouse:

Main timber 2.5" x 1.5" (65mm x 40mm)
Batten 25mm x 36mm
Blue water pipe 1" (25mm)

What's Next? Get the best out of your hoop-house (low tunnel) in this planting guide.

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[jpokorny]

I'm glad to see simple tools that normal people would have around the house being used. Well done video to follow along .

[mariecochlan]

That was really great. Thank you. You made it look really simple. Even I can follow those instructions. 😊

[AlisonWade-hz]

What a great tutorial. I'm going to make one with scaffolder's netting to keep the dreaded cabbage whites off my brassicas.

[sowgrowandcook]

Great video and very good instructions.
In addition to securing the plastic with a batten of wood, I would wrap the plastic around the batten before screwing it in place. The person who put up our polytunnel did this on the door frame and it’s super secure.

[veggiepatchideas]

This is really a great way to extend the growing season, very easy to build just follow along with me, please ask any questions or share your growing tips when using these low tunnels. And if you enjoyed this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE it will really help my tiny channel grow 🌱

[bettyadkisson]

Thank you so much I sure will build a few for my planters beds. With the help of my son.

[ericandrachallotmenteers]

We will be making a couple of these soon hopefully, great idea so thanks for sharing 😁🧑🏽‍🌾
Rach

[jackcarrack]

I think I’ll make one of these this winter, and another with shade netting so I can grow salads in the height of summer too

[tonystephengrayson]

Snails and other pests keep getting under my nets, this seems like a good option for small beds

[alienadmirer]

A good follow along video. I'm going to give that a go, cheers 👍

[myrustygarden]

Fab low tunnel do, you have little tiny helpers to work inside 😂😂. But truly that is great I may have to put that on Gerald’s honey do list. Fab update thank you for sharing, happy growing, Ali 🌥️🇨🇦

[juxtaposed]

These are great ❤thanks! More info on the wood used here for building neophytes like me! I’m Autistic so i need visuals! This is Brilliant! I’m fed up of paying for jobs on the plot so I’m defo gonna start building on my plot. Do you rate these WORX drills? Should really be my first purchase lol 😅 My polytunnel is mainly used for chillis & asian greens over winter so i’m going to go for building some of these over winter while i have time!

[Grandventuretime]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful and inspiring 🙂

[rubiccube]

I made a version similar but with reinforced rod inserted into wood to give straight sides up for 1 ft onto which I used left over white underground heating pipe. For shadingI I use a bamboo panel at the back of the plot to grow mid summer salad.

[angelikalove]

love this video, it's encouraging and hopefully gives me the motivation to make one or two myself. Can you please comment on the thickness of the wood and the size of the bit that drills the hole for the blue tubing?

[felicitywoodruffe]

Can you please tell me what type of plastic sheeting this is?
This is the first ive seen of you .liked and subscribed .

[susanstone]

Could I make this tunnel with netting to keep out the slugs and insects.

[gavt]

Hi there. Great video thank you. Do you find enough light gets in for the plants to grow please? Many thanks

[bewoodford]

fabulous. Where did tdhe handles come from as I can't see them listed? Thank you

[rattleshakti]

Great stuff buddy, I'll definitely have a go at making one, what length did you cut the pipe to may I ask? Cheers.