High Tunnel Design, Site Development, and Construction

EC308
Published 2015

Experienced specialty plant growers can increase the quality of their products and the duration of their marketing of high-value crops through the use of high tunnels. High tunnels give growers the opportunity to plant earlier and include more sequential planting dates. This can result in early-season, high-dollar returns and the ability to offer their products for longer periods. High tunnels also provide environmental protection, which helps reduce blemishes and discoloration, improving visual appeal. For successful high tunnel crop production, decisions and actions before planting the first crop include choosing a structural design to meet specific needs, identifying the best site for locating the structure, initial soil preparation, and the method of construction.

Publication Details

Authors

Kim A. Todd

Stacy A. Adams

Subject

Farm Management

Farm Buildings

Publication Date November 30, 2015
Last Revision Date November 30, 2015
Language
Formats

HTML / PDF

ePub

mobi

Series Extension Circular