Hoophouse Production - Temperature & Humidity

Michigan State University unheated greenhouse specialist Adam Montri uses his newly built hoophouse as an example of how you can use these passive solar structures to extend the growing season in cold climates. In Part 1 of his series on Hoophouse Production on Sustainable Farmer, he talks about controlling temperature and humidity inside these structures. He also explains his direct-to-consumer approach to marketing his produce year-round.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• sustainable agriculture
• hoophouse
• high tunnel
• passive solar
• unheated greenhouse
• Adam Montri
• Ten Hens Farm

[bucqui]

The plastic is ordered as part of the package from companies such as Grower's Supply or Rimol.

[YTSparty]

Wow, 70 degrees in February?? I need to turn my house into a greenhouse. That would save on natural gas.

[bucqui]

@YTSparty The problem is that the temperature can plunge below zero at night.

[GettingThereGreen]

this is really interesting for me. we are located in southern ontario so your climate is much the same as ours. we put in a backyard greenhouse this year and I'm excited to see what we can do with it through the winter. I'm impressed that with your temperatures dropping so low at night, that your crops are still able to grow so well. ~Amanda

[Yashaabakadawbra]

where do u get huge size plastic to cover such a large grnhouse?