High Tunnel Growing Systems

The difference between a high tunnel and a regular free standing greenhouse is that high tunnels use eastpoint northpoint and nor easter frames with longer ground posts to.

High tunnel growing systems.

Being mindful of the weather will help your growing experience in a high tunnel be pleasant instead of one of frustration. Start your seeds grow in the dirt or add one of cropking s hydroponic dutch bucket or nft growing systems the gothic style arches and high side walls create a very workable greenhouse with no wasted space. Customized to meet your growing needs our production high tunnels are ideal for year round growing of fruits and vegetables all within one controlled and consistent environment. Ideal for vegetables small fruit cut flowers and more these structures will enhance your crop yield quality and profitability by up to 50.

A high tunnel is a plastic covered structure that is used to grow crops it can be temporary or set in place. Production high tunnel. High tunnels or hoophouses are unheated greenhouses that can help commercial farmers extend their growing season so that they can improve the profitability and productivity of their farms. Farmtek cold frames and high tunnels greatly improve all of the vegetables that you grow.

High tunnels should have vents in the ceiling windows and a door to help control airflow. And because high tunnels prevent direct rainfall from reaching plants farmers can use precise tools like drip irrigation to efficiently deliver water and. Harvest more and extend your growing season by building your own high tunnel greenhouse hoop building or growing shelter using our high quality cold frames. Crops are usually grown in the ground within the high tunnel and it s usually unheated.

The term high tunnel is a loosely defined phrase for growing fruits and vegetables in greenhouses although some high tunnels are used for cut flower production. High tunnels are also an integral part of local food production systems in many parts of the united states. High tunnels growing in a high tunnel or hoop house provides an easy and cost effective way to establish greater control over your growing environment and extend your growing season. High tunnels protect plants from severe weather and allow farmers to extend their growing seasons growing earlier into the spring later into the fall and sometimes year round.

We have many styles and configurations of high tunnels to choose from to help you enjoy increase your crop growth as well as to extend your season. Offered in several lengths up to 96 and built for superior weather protection. This greenhouse tunnel is perfect to extend the growing season or to grow all year long with optional heating and cooling packages.