What are the Plastic Covering Options for a Hoop House?
When building a hoop house, choosing the right plastic covering is essential for creating a suitable environment for your plants.
What is the Difference Between a Hoop House and a Greenhouse
Both hoop houses and greenhouses provide valuable benefits for gardeners and farmers, but they serve different purposes and come with distinct features. Hoop houses are ideal for those looking for a cost-effective, flexible solution to extend the growing season, while greenhouses are better suited for those seeking a permanent, controlled environment for year-round cultivation. Your choice between the two will depend on your specific needs, budget, and gardening goals.
Irrigation
Deciding on irrigation inside the poly tunnel / hoop house is critical to ensure plants thrive as the weather heats up going towards summer.
13 Football Pitches
BBC NEWS: A plan to cover an area greater than 13 football pitches in new polytunnels is a step too far, a council says.
Day One - Beginning October 2023
The poly tunnel / hoop house before we started. We had a lot of tidying and organising ahead of us. Overgrown and falling tomato plants everywhere.
THE HOOP HOUSE (UK BASED) - AUGUST 2023
A hoop house, also known as a poly tunnel, high tunnel, or hot house is a type of greenhouse structure that is typically made from flexible materials such as plastic, PVC, or metal hoops, and covered with a layer of polyethylene plastic or similar material. Hoop houses are used in agriculture and gardening to extend the growing season by protecting crops from adverse weather conditions, including frost, wind, and excessive rain. They provide a controlled environment that can enhance plant growth and yield, making them a valuable tool for farmers and gardeners alike.