Round Aluminium Hoops
AHS3
- In stock, ready to ship
Pairs well with
What are round aluminium hoops?
Round aluminium hoops can be purchased separately here which is ideal for creating your tunnels to protect your crops.
What are the size of the hoops?
The hoops come in two sizes, small or large.
These lightweight 19mm aluminium hoops come complete with clips for securing the netting or fleece to them. They make the ideal solution for crop protection.
Large - Erected size: 1.52m wide 800mm high (Approx. 5ft x 2ft 7ins).
The minimum cover width is 2.6m add 1.6m to the tunnel length when ordering covers to allow for the height.
Small - Erected size: 1.15m wide 600mm high (Approx. 3ft 9in x 2ft). The minimum cover width is 2.1m add 1.2m to the tunnel length when ordering covers to allow for the height.
What is included with the hoops?
All hoops come with clips for securing the fabric. As a guide, the hoops should be spaced at approx. 1m intervals. Each hoop comes with 3 clips.
Are the hoops durable and long-lasting?
Yes, the hoops will last for many years without replacement.
Aluminium Hoops
What are aluminium hoops and how are they used?
Aluminium hoops are lightweight, flexible garden structures for protecting plants from frost, wind, and pests. They are easily installed by inserting into the soil and covering with netting or protective fabric.
What are the benefits and types of covers for aluminium hoops?
They are durable, versatile, and inexpensive, providing flexible protection with covers like frost fabric for cold weather or netting for pest control.
How do I maintain and support plants with aluminium hoops?
Clean with a damp cloth and they can support climbing plants like tomatoes and beans. With proper care, they last several gardening seasons.
Can aluminium hoops be used indoors or in hydroponics?
Yes, they are suitable for indoor and hydroponic gardening with appropriate coverings and support.
Are they available in different sizes and easy to assemble?
Yes, they come in various sizes and are simple to set up by inserting into the soil and adding the necessary covers.
Green Flexible Hoops
What are green flexible hoops and how are they used?
Green flexible hoops, each 1.8m long and made of PVC, are used year-round with covers like fleece, polythene, and netting to protect plants.
What are the setup and spacing requirements for green flexible hoops?
Set them up to 1.2m wide and about 600mm high, spaced 750mm to 1m apart. A minimum fabric width of 1.8m is needed for tunnels or cloches.
Do they come with additional accessories?
They come with anchors, but clips and netting are sold separately.
Shipping £4.98 per order, free if ordering just nematodes.
