Managing the Environment in High Tunnels for Cool Season Vegetable Production

ONC15-008 (project overview)

Project Type: Partnership

Funds awarded in 2015: $29,994.00

Projected End Date: 04/30/2018

Grant Recipient: Purdue University

Region: North Central

State: Indiana

Project Coordinator:

Elizabeth Maynard

Purdue University

Description:

Light, temperature, and relative humidity influence how crops grow and develop. This publication introduces important factors to consider during design, operation, and daily management of high tunnels, and explains plant responses to the environment.

Type:

Bulletin

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Elizabeth Maynard, Purdue University
Michael O’Donnell, Purdue Extension

Target audience:

Farmers/Ranchers

URL:

https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HO/HO-297-W.pdf

This product is associated with the project "Scheduling Vegetable Planting for Winter Protected Production in the Midwest"

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.