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.
Growing Under Cover 2 is here!! Written by Tom Buller, Kansas Rural Center; Dr. Cary Rivard, Kansas State University, Fruit and Vegetable Extension Specialist; and Kim Oxley, Research Extension Associate, Kansas State University, Growing Under Cover: A Kansas Grower’s Guide, provides success stories from Kansas farmers who use tunnels on their farms, additional general management strategies,…
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….
Terminology & Diagram The following diagram denotes basic terminology associated with high tunnel framework. LINK: How to Build a High Tunnel, by Amanda Ferguson, University of Kentucky Rib, Hoop, Arch, Bow Purlin , Ridgepole End Wall Hip Board Side Wall Baseboard Frame & Framing Materials The frame supports the structure and must withstand various stresses…
The early onset of high temperatures in June has kept us on our toes as we manage our high tunnel production systems at the ISU Horticulture Research Station. While high tunnels bring many benefits to high value crop production, including season extension and increased produce quality, we find that one major downfall is the increase…
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…
How to build a high tunnel! We put up this hoop house/high tunnel in one day with 5 people, here’s how. Time lapse photography and some fun music show the basics.