Crop Production
Judson Reid of Cornell Extension talks about research showing that grafting tomatoes can not only increase yields but can also decrease water requirements and disease pressure. Check out the video linked below!
New article on growing potatoes under plastic by Bill Lamont, PSU Extension.
Judson Reid of Cornell Extension talks about research showing that grafting tomatoes can not only increase yields but can also decrease water requirements and disease pressure. Check out the video linked below!
New article on growing potatoes under plastic by Bill Lamont, PSU Extension.
- “High Tunnel Crop Production Tips.” A concise and general “how-to” on many for common questions. Free PDF by Lewis Jett, West Virginia University.
- “Hoophouse Farming Startup: Economics, Efforts and Experiences from 12 Novice Hoophouse Farmers” Free PDF. Summary of a multi-year study where 12 farmers scattered throughout Michigan share data about their expenses, income, and other factors about their first few years growing with a high tunnel on their farm. University of Michigan Extension bulletin.
- “High Tunnel Winter Cropping Systems.” Video presentation given by Dr. Lewis Jett of West Virginia University. 38min long. Dr. Jett provides an introduction to high tunnels and their operation. Also presented are specific crops suited for winter production. This presentation was given at the 2010 West Virginia Small Farm Conference.
- Community Gardening Guide - Season Extension High Tunnel. Free PDF produced by USDA-NRCS.
- “Growing Greens in High Tunnels.” Downloadable PowerPoint presentation by M. D. Orzolek, Penn State Center for Plasticulture.
- “High Tunnel Cut Flower Production for Local Market Sale.” Powerpoint, free to download. Catie Rasmussen, Penn State
- “Production of Vegetables, Strawberries and Cut Flowers Using Plasticulture”. 146 page manual from Penn State. The hardcopy is available for purchase for $25.00 plus $1.50 handling - $26.50 total.
Disease Management
- In High Tunnels, Diseases Are What You Make Them. By Thomas A. Zitter, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, Cornell University
- “Zero Disease Tolerance in high Tunnels: 20 practices that will reduce the chances of pathogens taking over when growing under cover” Printed in American Vegetable Grower, October 5, 2012. From Cornell Vegetable Lab Online. Keeping crops free of disease is the goal of all growers, including those producing in high tunnels.
- http://mr-tomato-king.blogspot.com/2010/05/tomato-diseases-and-other-problems.html
