High Tunnel Greenhouse (Watch before you buy!)

Market Garden High Tunnel Greenhouse Construction
Horticulture Specialist Sean Pessarra explains the high tunnel designs used in Heifer USA's Market Garden. Building a high tunnel greenhouse is essential for growing season extension. Sean teaches other market gardeners, farmers, and homesteaders about options for high tunnel greenhouse construction and customization, including tunnel ventilation and greenhouse ventilation - helpful information for NRCS high tunnel grant recipients.
This video is essential to learn garden planning, greenhouse growing, and high tunnel setup.
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[@IDunnoYouTellMe2152]

I love the videos!!! Please keep sharing.

[@HeiferUSA]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Tiki71]

I'm getting ready to start a market garden in Central city on just under 2 acres. Glad I found your channel neighbor.

[@HeiferUSA]

Welcome aboard!

[@theresazelazny7445]

Will you be coming out with a guide to building and growing in greenhouses? This was very useful.

[@avfeland]

This was really good!!

[@HeiferUSA]

Thank you so much, Angel!

[@lenavoyles526]

Thank you so much for explaining the roll up versus drop down sides. Even the manufacturers don’t explain this! One of my big questions is clear plastic vs. poly fabric for covering. Seems like poly fabric would be a lot more durable. Also, what percentage shade cloth are you using in your climate?

[@josefinam729]

Thanks

[@HeiferUSA]

Welcome

[@nahoyvlog4667]

t.y for this informative vid. what are the size of metals to use in b.g.h

[@subyman3061]

Hello...I hope you guys are still answering questions. I looked into zimmermans. Can you tell me what the width of this greenhouse is? 24ft or 30ft. Thanks!

[@barbaratimms9861]

Wondering if you have any insight or opinion about using a high tunnel without soil in ground and using more with raised beds etc. We are putting a high tunnel over a southern location on a level concrete pad. Any help is much appreciated!

[@T_157-40]

I was born in Arkansas but live in Pacific NW. Have you experienced tornadoes there and if so did it damage the metal structure or just ripped plastic?

[@HeiferUSA]

Hi. Yes, the ranch was hit by a tornado several years ago and several structures were damaged.

[@user-sy8zd5pp2u]

What company did you purchase greenhouse from? I've been looking at Growers solution but not seen the drop sides.
Thank you.

[@reddiepuzzler]

Do you have a recommendation for a high tunnel for backyard gardeners?

[@HeiferUSA]

Depends on your budget and space desired, but check out Farmers Friend for some good options. A caterpillar tunnel can be an affordable entry level solution.

[@travelandeat4544]

Nice firm

[@HeiferUSA]

Thanks!

[@63837case]

I'm looking at greenhouses I am located in southeast Mo. U said Zimmermans out of what area. I know some from Bernie Mo area

[@fitzpreacherfarm6826]

Just wondering what part of Arkansas are you in, I’m in west central and am considering a high tunnel. Thanks

[@HeiferUSA]

Howdy! We are in Perryville, Arkansas in Perry county, so probably pretty close to you!

[@fitzpreacherfarm6826]

@@HeiferUSA well I’ll be. I have a preacher friend down there. I’ll be watching your videos, I might learn something. Have a great day. I’m over close to Van Buren

[@fitzpreacherfarm6826]

@@HeiferUSA just curious, where do you sell all that produce?

[@kaseyguerin2127]

May I ask where you purchased your high tunnel and what the name of it is please?

[@alejandrolozano4703]

How do you keep the green house warm during winter

[@HeiferUSA]

Great question! In the winter, the high tunnel absorbs and traps heat from sunlight. This heat is sufficient to extend our season of warm-weather crops, and to keep our cool-weather crops safe from hard freezes. Hope this helps!

[@authentichomestead]

How long did you keep the tarp down to kill the weeds before putting up the high tunnel?

[@ximono]

I've been told at least one whole year. If it's a field full of nasty perennial weeds, two years might be necessary.

[@Hannah-kk7wp]

I was not ready for that memey circus music in the middle of the video 😂

[@HeiferUSA]

We try to keep it spicy around here :) !

[@elijahm3172]

hello, thank you for this informative video?can someone get the high or low tunnel through heifer international branches?

[@HeiferUSA]

We aren't sure! Try contacting the sales departments for vendors.

[@1057bubba]

@@HeiferUSA +q++q++

[@Greenbexarfarm]

Where did yall get the tunnel doors?

[@HeiferUSA]

The same company we got the tunnel from. Zimmermans in Missouri

[@lashaball5101]

Hi, I am living in New York City area. I will like to take any program to learn about green house farming.

[@HeiferUSA]

Check out our residential education opportunity: www.heifer.org/usa/residential-farmer-training.html

[@Chad-fh5zh]

Where did you get your greenhouses ,and where did you get those 10 Ft. doors?

[@HeiferUSA]

zimmermans

[@candymmann]

So I'm ohio , a should get a Gothic high tunnel?

[@HeiferUSA]

Possibly, if it snows a lot. See what other successful farmers in your area use.

[@siewmj1]

How much is a high tunnel greenhouse

[@HeiferUSA]

Prices vary depending on size and features

[@ddgamble2199]

At 9:22, those aren't weeds, they're asparagus!

[@HeiferUSA]

Good eye! :)

[@beckderm]

Not in Northern states

[@HeiferUSA]

Since climates vary across regions, be sure to pick the high tunnel that's right for your area!