Grower Impressions of Low Tunnel Utility for June-Bearing Strawberry Production

LNE20-403 (project overview)
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2020: $213,997.00
Projected End Date: 10/31/2023
Grant Recipients: UNH Cooperative Extension; Cornell University
Region: Northeast
State: New Hampshire
Project Leader:
Dr. Rebecca Sideman
Email
UNH Cooperative Extension
Description:
Low tunnels offer an economical way for strawberry growers to use protected culture, resulting in higher quality fruit, potential early ripening, and reduced need for fungicides, but they may not be appropriate for all operations in the northeastern U.S. Our on farm studies showed that low tunnels may also increase yield and quality in June-bearing strawberries during wet seasons.
Published in the Spring 2023 Fruit Quarterly.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
File:
Download file (PDF)
Authors:
Elisabeth Hodgon, Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Laura McDermott, Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program
Rebecca Sideman, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
Kaitlyn Orde, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
This product is associated with the project "Advancing Strawberry Production in the Northeast"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.