High Tunnel Kits

Our standard high tunnel kits include:

• ground stakes
• bows
• purlins (18' and 20' widths have come with 1 purlin. 24' - 30' widths come with 3 purlins)
• 4 corner braces
• (2) roll up curtain kits with metal holdbacks, ground stakes, metal roll bar, and handles
• clear 4 year 6 mil polyethylene film
• attachments for poly covering
• hardware

 

Wood will need to be purchased locally for sidewall hip boards unless a metal upgrade is chosen. Wood will also be needed for endwall framing if desired unless a metal upgrade is chosen. Wooden sidewall baseboards are optional depending on customer preference.

Available widths: 18' 20' 24' 28' 30'

Available sidewall heights: 4' 6' 8'

Available bow spacing: 4' 5' 6'

Available length: begins at 24' can be any desired multiple of your bow spacing if desired length is not listed please contact us for pricing

 

Available widths:

• 18'
• 20'
• 24'
• 28'
• 30'

Available sidewall heights:

• 4'
• 6'
• 8'

Available bow spacing:

• 4'
• 5'
• 6'

 

 

 

High Tunnels are growing  structures that use natural ventilation. They are not usually connected to a power supply and plants are commonly grown in the ground.  They allow you to:

 

• Extend your growing season
• Get out of season prices for your product
• Improve the quality of your plants and produce
• Protect your plants from harmful weather conditions

 They are often used by farmers to increase revenue and expand product selection.

What's the difference between a High Tunnel and a Greenhouse?

High Tunnels or Hoop Houses are generally single layer polyethylene covered structures with no electricity. They are designed for extending the growing season and providing a protected environment for the crops. Ventilation is achieved through the use of roll up curtains. Generally there is no heater but sometimes a portable heater may be used. These are basic (but still very useful and popular) structures for protected agriculture/horticulture.

Greenhouses may be covered with single or double poly or a rigid covering (polycarbonate, dynaglass, etc.). They use mechanical ventilation with or without cooling pads, and generally incorporate heat. This equipment is regulated through the use of a thermostat or control system.

Despite these differences the term High Tunnel and Greenhouse are often used interchangeably. In fact, a High Tunnel can be considered a Low Technology
Greenhouse.

Need Financial Assistance?

The USDA NRCS Program can help you acquire your high tunnel through their cost sharing High Tunnel Initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).