Eco-Tunnels Accessories & Solutions

WELCOME TO ECO TUNNELS - DIY GREENHOUSE TUNNELS

Eco-Tunnels are eco-friendly greenhouse tunnels made in an easy-to-assemble DIY Kit. Perfect for small urban gardeners, farmers, and nurseries. We courier them all over South Africa. Door to Door. Once proof of payment is made, please allow 7 – 14 days for delivery, depending on how busy we are at the time. Our tunnels are made upon order and produced locally in SA.

ADVANTAGES OF ECO-TUNNELS

• We use the 150 micron, UV resistant plastic which is imported from Israel and can with stain the harshest sun rays.
• Plus we give you the option to cover your tunnel with the 40% black / white shade netting for added protection against animals, 
• hot conditions, and hail and doubles the life span of your tunnel. –
• We do recommend you take this option.
• The strongest, thickest greenhouse plastic you get on the market
• Plastic has a 3 yr guarantee and a lifespan of about 10 yrs
• It is cut to size to fit over the entire tunnel, NO joins in the plastic
• The Structure is made from PVC – UV resistant – 50yr life span
• The Door Frame is made of Galvanized Steel / netting and closes tightly with a latch to lock
• No RUST – DURABLE & Long lasting
• 2 doors for ventilation
• The tunnels are anchored firmly to the ground and can withstand harsh weather conditions.
• DIY Kit – Easy to assemble
• Comes with a complete manual

BENEFITS OF ECO-TUNNELS

• Protection of plants from bad weather & solar radiation
• Off-season nursery can be raised
• Crops are of very good quality and give good yield
• Use less water and save labour time
• Pests and diseases can be controlled easily
• Extend your growing season
• Eco-Tunnels are perfect for Hydroponics, The 9 pod systems are ideal for the professional and beginner grower.
• Each tunnel is wide enough to have hydroponic Systems running along each side of the tunnel.

PLASTIC COVERING FOR YOUR ECO-TUNNELS

For over 20 years Our Suppliers have been importing agricultural films into southern Africa from Israel, this vast experience together with there suppliers’ knowledge and expertise has ensured that our clients receive products of only the highest quality.

Our range includes the innovative Sun Selector™  products manufactured by world-renowned Ginegar Plastic Products, the first agri-film producer to use revolutionary five-layer technology with selected additives. This five-layer technology enables them to insert the additives into the films far more accurately, thus improving their performance and lifespan.

These photo-selective films are the result of high-level agronomic research and 30 years of manufacturing experience to bring the perfect combination of strength, versatility, light transmission and cost-efficiency to almost any farming application.

Ginegar is only manufacturer of 5 layered Green House Films in the world.

NETTING COVERING FOR YOUR ECO-TUNNELS

Using shade net fabrics will enable you as a grower, to modify or create an ideal protected micro climate, in which to produce high quality seedlings, fruit, vegetables, pot plants and cut flowers.

Shade net will provide protection against calamities, providing an environment for optimum growth and yield. It ensures good air circulation, with excellent moisture exchange resulting in large savings in water and chemical sprays.

The Shade Net lock-stich pattern, only obtainable through a knitted construction, means the fabric will not fray or unravel when cut. The mesh size governing the shade percentage is fixed or locked in place, making it impossible for it to be altered or manipulated. Due to its knitted lock-stitch pattern, this product allows easy joining and repairing should it be accidently torn.

The external factors that influence the rate of photosynthesis are, to a degree, under the control of the plant grower. Modifying these factors can influence crop yields.

The use of shade netting assists immensely in optimizing the photosynthetic response of plants and crops which is the fundamental process in determining any plant or crop’s yield, as well as offering the opportunity to manipulate some of the photo morphological responses associated with the quality of the produce.

HEIRLOOM SEEDS -ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Most heirlooms have been saved and selected because they have the best flavor and production in home and small market gardens. We get the benefit of this long development cycle, as only the best producing, most flavorful, most memorable and most dependable varieties have made the selection throughout the years. Delicate, weak or fickle varieties are no longer with us.

Heirloom seeds, heirloom vegetables and heirloom gardening are becoming increasingly popular today. Many people are turning or returning to home gardening for a variety of reasons, and heirloom seeds figure prominently. Some of these include an interest in fresh, local and healthy foods; others need to stretch the family food budget; some need additional exercise, preferably outdoors; and still others are searching for the lost flavors of the family garden when they were growing up.

All of this interest has created some confusion as to what an heirloom seed truly is. Some think that the term “heirloom” is the same as “organic”. Other folks think that anything that is not organic or heirloom means that it is GMO. To make matters worse, some larger seed companies sell both heirloom and hybrid seeds that are certified organic, further confusing the matter.

Let’s take a look at a few definitions so we can better understand what an heirloom seed is compared to a hybrid or genetically modified seed.

An heirloom is anything of value (though not necessarily economic) to a person, family or group passed down from one generation to other. Examples are furniture, China, silver or seeds. An heirloom is generally considered something worth passing down.

An heirloom seed, therefore, is seed from a plant that has been passed from one generation to another, carefully grown and saved because it is considered valuable. The value could lie in its flavor, productivity, hardiness or adaptability. Many heirlooms have been grown, saved and passed down for more than 100 years. Some have history reaching back 300 years or more. To have been saved and preserved for so long, these seed varieties have shown their value to many people and families for an extremely long time.

WHY GROW YOUR OWN?

Advantages

Growing your own food is very fun and exciting, and perhaps one of the most gratifying tasks one can take on. I am going to share with you the five main reasons why this simple, yet uncommon act is so special.

First of all, there is a popular misconception that needs to be brought to the surface — the idea that to grow food you must wear overalls, drive a tractor, and drink moonshine.

This is our cultural image of a ‘farmer’, and however false it may be, it brings up the point that everyone has the ability to grow SOME of their own food, whether you’re a student, full time worker, or stay-at-home mom. It is NOT all-or-nothing; you can make it as simple or as complex as you’d like, all the way from growing a single tomato plant on your patio to installing a backyard apple orchard.