Alternatives to the First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long
We last saw the First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long at £1,051 for 26 m² of floor space. These 5 models come in a similar size and price bracket. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| First Tunnels 14ft (4.27m) Wide Polytunnel, 20ft long | Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10 | Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse | First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long | Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8 | Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,051 | £1,049 | £1,099 | £594 | £789 | £789 |
| Size | 14 x 20 ft (4.3 x 6.1 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 8 x 10 ft (2.6 x 3.2 m) | 10 x 10 ft (3.1 x 3.1 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.6 x 2.6 m) | 8 x 8 ft (2.4 x 2.5 m) |
| Floor area | 26 m² | 8.2 m² | 8.2 m² | 9.3 m² | 6.6 m² | 6 m² |
| Glazing | Plastic cover, 0.2 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Plastic cover, 0.2 mm | Glass, 3 mm | Polycarbonate |
| Vents | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Base included | not published | No | Yes | not published | No | Yes |
| Guarantee | not published | 12 years | 20 years | not published | 12 years | 5 years |
| Score | 3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 | 7 / 10 | 3 / 10 | 6 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
Vitavia Jupiter 8300 8x10
about the same price, 17.8 m² less floor space, glass
The Jupiter 8300 is an 8x10 with a green powder-coated frame, 3 mm horticultural glass, four roof vents, double sliding doors and gutters. It stands 230 cm tall with 151 cm eaves.
Best for: Keen growers who want a large glasshouse with good ventilation for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
Elite Belmont 8x10 Greenhouse
£48 dearer, 17.8 m² less floor space, glass
The Elite Belmont 8x10 has an aluminium frame with an integral low-threshold base, 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Elite gives a 20 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want a sturdier 8x10 than the budget brands without going to Rhino prices
First Tunnels 10ft (3.05m) Wide Polytunnel, 10ft long
£457 cheaper, 16.7 m² less floor space
First Tunnels builds this 10x10 tunnel from 25.4 mm galvanised high-tensile steel hoops at 5ft spacing, with a door at each end. It stands 213 cm tall, and First Tunnels calls the 10ft width its most popular domestic size.
Best for: Serious vegetable growers and allotment holders who want a long-life tunnel for tomatoes, peppers and winter salads
Vitavia Neptune 6700 8x8
£262 cheaper, 19.4 m² less floor space, glass
The Neptune 6700 is 8ft wide and 8ft long, 230 cm tall, with 3 mm horticultural glass, two roof vents, a sliding door and gutters. Vitavia gives a 12 year warranty.
Best for: Gardeners who want room for both tomatoes and seed trays in one square house
Palram Canopia Balance 8x8 Silver Polycarbonate Greenhouse
£262 cheaper, 20 m² less floor space, polycarbonate
The Balance is 8ft by 8ft with clear single-wall sides and a twin-wall roof on a silver aluminium frame. Double hinged doors with a low threshold open onto a galvanised steel base, and gutters come included.
Best for: Keen growers who want a roomy square house for staging both sides and a central path
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The alternatives at a glance
A green 8x10 with four vents and double doors
A strong aluminium 8x10 with a built-in base
A proper hoop polytunnel built in the UK
An 8ft square glasshouse with two roof vents
A square 8x8 with double doors