Rasied Beds in Ploytunnel

Keeks · Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Rasied Beds in Ploytunnel

I am putting up a polytunnel and looking to put in some raised beds.

What do people used. is ordinary pressure treated timber for a builders yard ok to use?

tagwex · Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 3:26 pm Post subject:

They will have a limited life with all the water that you will be using. Go to a fencing contractor and inquire about concrete fence posts and gravel boards. Job for life.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Tue May 08, 2018 7:32 pm Post subject:

Timber seems to last no time at all these days (fast grown and not seasoned!) I used a mix of creosote and linseed oil on my raised beds. But I seasoned it over the Winter, before use That was three years ago - so far so good.

I liked the look of the 9x2 timber (right in front of the kitchen window) But if you are less concerned about the look, then Tagwex's idea would be longer lasting.