Tod and Jamie Hanley, of Trebuchet Gardens in Norman, have been working for several years to develop a low-cost hoop house design that’s easy-to-assemble as part of their commercial winter gardening business. In 2007, the Hanleys received an Oklahoma Producer Grant from the Kerr Center to study the effects of different plastic hoop house coverings…
1. What is a high tunnel? 2. How does a low tunnel differ from a high tunnel? 3. Where can I purchase a high tunnel? 4. How much does a high tunnel cost? 5. What are the typical dimensions of a high tunnel? 6. Where should I place a high tunnel on my farm? 7….
Shows the hours of daylight received during the year for an observer at a given latitude. This is an important factor contributing to the seasons. flash animation
1. Should I use a single or double layer of plastic for my high tunnel? 2. What type of plastic is used to cover a high tunnel? 3. How do I repair small tears in plastic covering? 4. Is it possible to use 4-year film plastic for longer than 4 years? 5. Why does film…
The University of Tennessee Extension maintains a collection of over 300 building and equipment plans, and all are now available in electronic format for download. The plans are primarily intended for use in Tennessee, but many are appropriate for other locations as well. The high tunnel construction plans and other plans came from many sources….
An unheated PVC hoophouse can be a useful addition to your garden. It keeps excessive rain off the plants, blocks the wind, raises daytime temperatures 5-10 degrees (and often much more), and keeps frosts and heavy dew off the leaves. This can extend your warm-season gardening a month or more at both ends, and makes…