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Constructing a Greenhouse or High Tunnel
A one-of-a-kind, comprehensive 6-part video series covering the intricacies of greenhouse or high tunnel construction. Developed by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, these videos meticulously guide the viewer through the entire construction process, offering in-depth explanations, captivating close-ups, and insightful big-picture how-tos. Filmed in collaboration with experts from academia, business, and government, these videos guarantee an accurate and complete guide to greenhouse construction, including best practices, tips and tricks, and the correct order of events to create a functional and lasting greenhouse. This video series is for anyone seeking guidance on a specific aspect or the entirety of the construction process.
Click this link to watch the "Constructing a Greenhouse or High Tunnel" playlist on YouTube.com or watch each video below.
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| Constructing a Greenhouse or High Tunnel [video] A one-of-a-kind, comprehensive 6-part video series covering the intricacies of greenhouse or high tunnel construction. Developed by the University of…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Homesteading | Video | ||
| Research Report: High tunnel eggplant varieties, pruning, and postharvest storage, 2018 Recently, parthenocarpic varieties of eggplant (ones that set fruit without pollination) have been developed specifically for greenhouse and tunnel…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report | |
| Research Report: Figs for Cold Climates 2021 Fig is grown commercially in mild climates throughout the world. Fig offers the potential to be a high-value crop in New England, but to be…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | Research Report | ||
| Very Small Greenhouses for Back Yards When a gardener has had some success with growing plants “in season”, often the next logical step is to work on extending the season or even…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers | Agriculture & Gardens | ||
| Enterprise Budget for benchtop production of salad greens [Excel download] This Microsoft Excel-based enterprise budget aims to help growers evaluate the costs associated with producing salad greens grown on greenhouse…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers | vegetable crops | Worksheet | |
| Low Tunnel Strawberry Production Guide This 25-page guide provides an introduction to low tunnel systems, and shares construction and management tips for low tunnel strawberry production,…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | Berry Crops | Guide | |
| Research Report: High tunnel cucumber variety trial, 2010 In 2010, we evaluated fourteen varieties of cucumbers in a replicated trial in an unheated high tunnel at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station in…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report | |
| Research Report: Winter sprouting broccoli research report, 2010 Sprouting broccoli is a traditional English crop for fresh market and home gardeners. Sprouting broccoli produces many small shoots, rather than a…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report | |
| Research Report: High tunnel tomato variety trial, 2011-2012 Tomato is the crop most commonly grown in high tunnels throughout New England. We compared several indeterminate tomato varieties in a replicated…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report | |
| Research Report: High tunnel pepper variety trial, 2015-2017 In the growing seasons of 2015-2017, we evaluated several varieties of greenhouse pepper varieties under unheated high tunnel production conditions.…
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report | |
| Research Report: Winter spinach production in high tunnels, 2014 to 2016 Spinach is a suitable crop for winter production in New Hampshire due to its ability to continue producing saleable leaves at very low-temperatures.
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Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops | vegetable crops | Research Report |
