High Tunnels

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rows of green plants inside high tunnel with sections covered in clear plastic
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: High tunnel cover crop solarization
Vegetable transplants are growing well in the greenhouse and should be ready for planting within our high tunnels in the next 2 to 3 weeks. Peaches...
black trays filled with soil with small green seedlings growing
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Seedlings and cover crops are springing into action
With all seeds ordered and in hand, pepper seeds were germinated and potted up into flats during the second and third weeks of February respectively...
high tunnel in winter with snow on outside
Be diligent in snow and ice removal on high tunnels
High tunnels are a very productive season extension tool and offer the opportunity for year around growing. While high tunnel environmental...
ice coating an apple tree branch
From Dixon Springs Ag Center: Winter weather not effecting cover crops in high tunnel
The last month or so has provided some time to catch our breath and think about the upcoming growing season. Most of the seeds and supplies have been...
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Bronwyn Aly and Kacie Athey in high tunnel
High tunnels extend growing season and benefit farming operations
SIMPSON, Ill. - More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to extend their growing season, increase crop diversity, achieve higher yields, and improve quality. However, high tunnels come with unique challenges, including deciding on the layout and structural design, which...