Comments on Growing Ideas with Johnny's Selected Seeds: Photos: Johnny's at Common Ground Fair

Put a strip of tape on the plastic or Agribon befo...

2010-08-23T08:41:24.199-04:00

Put a strip of tape on the plastic or Agribon before using the clip.

We've tried different clips on fabric over the...

2009-11-05T13:52:59.216-05:00

We've tried different clips on fabric over the hoops with mixed results. We're using the big black office paper clips on the low tunnel in front of our retail store as you can see in this photo to tie off the ends. I think if you can get away without using as few clips as possible on the fabric, that is the way to go. By using an extra yard or two of Agribon, sand bags and/or partially burying the edges of the fabric to secure it and hold it down over the hoops, you should be able to keep even tension on it to prevent it from blowing and tearing. Adding clips in spots where there is tension has the potential to put a concentrated amount of stress on the fabric and increase the likelihood of a puncture.

If the clips rip the fabric, what are you attachin...

2009-10-27T21:44:01.657-04:00

If the clips rip the fabric, what are you attaching the fabric to the hoops with. I have used the clips with the plastic film successfully, but I am concerned about using them with the fabric.

Thanks, I guess I'll pass, I've heard that...

2009-10-16T17:50:18.759-04:00

Thanks, I guess I'll pass, I've heard that "rip" comment elsewhere. My low hoop house with Agribon survived 2" of snow here in Pennsylvania last evening! A great tool you folks have, I highly recommend it!

To purchase the plastic sleeve clips, try this web...

2009-10-16T09:08:44.300-04:00

To purchase the plastic sleeve clips, try this web site:

https://www.superseeds.com/products.php?search=clip

We used them on the low hoop houses as sort of trial run. Our experience was that they ripped the fabric.

Paul: I'm not sure if those plastic clips are ...

2009-10-15T15:46:37.620-04:00

Paul: I'm not sure if those plastic clips are available. I am checking with one of our product developers. It may be something you could get where you might purchase conduit.