Building a Greenhouse

[cqaigy2]

Very nice PJ!

Any idea how much it will extend your growing season?

 

[pajoube]

Very nice PJ!

Any idea how much it will extend your growing season?

Considering I live at 4600 feet it should extend my growing season 45 days on both ends.
There will be years that I will only get 20 to 30 days on both ends but that will be enough for a good crop.
PJ

 

[flusher]

Considering I live at 4600 feet it should extend my growing season 45 days on both ends.
There will be years that I will only get 20 to 30 days on both ends but that will be enough for a good crop.
PJ

Neat greenhouse. I wouldn't have thought 6 mil plastic could survive the winds and snow load from a Montana winter. Or do you strip the plastic off for the winter season?

 

[Taylortractornut]

Im about to lite into a 36 by 50 I bought. Actually it was a 100 footer. Its got the uprights every 10 feet. I sold the other half to dad for a shed.

Its 3/4 by 2 inch galvanized arches. They couple with a galvanized cast elbow the sinerts in them. I plant to anchow 2 50 foor 3x3 angles on peirs in the ground and welding the legs in place after I get it tacked like I like. I plan on using it to starting plants for my market garden and a few for my customers that buy the excess. I do plan to have a few beds inside for later stuff and more winter greens.

 

[pajoube]

Neat greenhouse. I wouldn't have thought 6 mil plastic could survive the winds and snow load from a Montana winter. Or do you strip the plastic off for the winter season?

I live in the tropic area which has low winds and low amount of snow. Although last winter we had 3 feet of snow. I may brace for snow but as far as the winds go, we had 60 mph and it did very well.
PJ

 

[MossRoad]

Nice write up PJ. :thumbsup: I didn't realize your popcorn went up to 13'. Our giant reed grass goes 22, but it doesn't taste near as good as your popcorn. :laughing:

 

[pajoube]

Nice write up PJ. :thumbsup: I didn't realize your popcorn went up to 13'. Our giant reed grass goes 22, but it doesn't taste near as good as your popcorn. :laughing:

Just an update - tested a few ears of the popcorn and they look good. Will start earlier next spring which will help in development. Leaving on the cob until I get moisture around 13 percent.
Have had 7 days below freezing with temps in the greenhouse staying above 40 for low.
PJ

 

[Haoleguy]

PJ - Nice hoop house diary. Have you seen Eliot Coleman's "Winter Harvest handbook" that describes strategies to extend the growing season? He's been able to do some pretty amazing things without energy input. His farm is in Maine and he is able to supply veggies to his CSA members 11 of 12 months in the year. Thanks for thread.....Cheers, Gary

 

[jimmyj]

Nice post and great greenhouse. Thanks for sharing. I would love a greenhouse that size, amazing to get 45 extra days x2 !

 

[deerseeker001]

good job