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troad · January 2, 2016

P-88,

Don't know if you are a backyard gardener or if you are using a low tunnel. If you are using a hoophouse to get an early start on the season frost would be your main concern. Once you get the nights at 60 to 70 degrees you could dispense with the cover entirely unless you feel you need some sunshade effect. Each summer I roll up the side walls and leave them up here near Seattle. If we had consistent 90 degree days I would take the cover clear off.
FYI: I have reinforced the support ribs with added uprights then I can use the hoophouse frame to tie up plants that outgrow my cages. That might also work for you.
Have not used the spacer to asked about but at $57 per box of 12 I won't be trying them. If you needed a double layer and wanted an inexpensive divider I would think those foam pool toys ( I think they may be called noodles?) that are round and like 4 feet long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter would be usable. Or perhaps some type of bubble wrap in key points.

Len

January 2, 2016	#2
troad Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Des Moines, WA. Posts: 358	P-88, Don't know if you are a backyard gardener or if you are using a low tunnel. If you are using a hoophouse to get an early start on the season frost would be your main concern. Once you get the nights at 60 to 70 degrees you could dispense with the cover entirely unless you feel you need some sunshade effect. Each summer I roll up the side walls and leave them up here near Seattle. If we had consistent 90 degree days I would take the cover clear off. FYI: I have reinforced the support ribs with added uprights then I can use the hoophouse frame to tie up plants that outgrow my cages. That might also work for you. Have not used the spacer to asked about but at $57 per box of 12 I won't be trying them. If you needed a double layer and wanted an inexpensive divider I would think those foam pool toys ( I think they may be called noodles?) that are round and like 4 feet long and 3 to 4 inches in diameter would be usable. Or perhaps some type of bubble wrap in key points. Len __________________ There's a fine line between gardening and madness.