Polytunnel

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Polytunnels on Balhungie Farm, Angus
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Polytunnels on Balhungie Farm, Angus

A polytunnel is a tunnel made of polyethylene used to grow plants that require a higher temperature and/or humidity than what is available in the environment. Polytunnels are mainly used in temperate regions. They are similar in principle to greenhouses and cloches / row covers.

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