High Tunnel Six Years Later

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Publicado 2016-08-30
Randy and Laura Pierce took advantage of an NRCS special initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to build their high tunnel in 2010. After six years, they talk about the lessons they have learned, adjustments they have made, and some important considerations for those interested in getting started with a high tunnel.

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  • very interesting. I am desiring to grow here in Calif foothills at 3100'. Temps are 95-100 for 3-4 months. We get some snow and some freezing but not a lot. My main problem is rabbits, gophers, squirels, deer, and maybe mice. whew! my outdoor garden in galv tubs wrapped with wire fencing was an epic fail. Do you think a tunnel would keep most critters out? I like the idea of the drop down sides rather than the roll up for keeping critters out. how does that work exactly? thanks for sharing! -Geo
  • @tannenbaum3444
    It looks as if salts are forming on top of the soil? Are you improving systems to reduce this?
  • @nathanbarker4394
    Is this a high tunnel with two layers of plastic? Can you grow anything through the winter?
  • Thanks for sharing. I just applied to get one. Did you share the size or did I just miss it?
  • @KrazyKajun602
    Do you have to have a company to qualify for the program? I am a small vegetable grower that grows for my family and would like to sell the excess. I would like to have a high tunnel and also capture rain water from a shed roof into some 3000 gal tanks and use it.
  • If you’re in a poly tunnel wouldn’t it be a sealed unit to stop unwanted bugs and insects Nice size tunnel👍👍
  • @eieio-mn9pm
    They didnt allow electicity in the high tunnel ....seems a little heavy handed for Montana