Moving High Tunnels

We told you how we made moveable the high tunnels; here's a bit more about why.

Early in the spring, we transplanted broccoli into the movable high tunnel that we call M1. By putting them in the tunnel, we were able to plant the broccoli earlier than if we were direct seeding outside, and we could protect it from late winter or early spring storms.

From April 4

From April 19


Now that the risk of a freeze is all but gone, M1 has been moved down the hill, exposing the broccoli to the elements. How did it handle the transition? I'd say "pretty darn good"...and here is the evidence to prove it.

From May 1

On the downside, without the protection of the high tunnel, we had some anxious times this past week. Severe weather moved through the area, with small hail and wind gusts above 60 mph. Thankfully, the worst of it missed us and what we did get didn't injure the outside plants nor the buildings.

Five days and counting to the start of our Farmers Market season! Are you ready? Are we?!?

Moving High Tunnels