Final Report for FNE03-464

FNE03-464 (project overview)

Project Type: Farmer

Funds awarded in 2003: $6,237.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2003

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $10,945.00

Region: Northeast

State: New York

Project Leader:

Michael Glos

Cornell University

Expand All Collapse All

Project Information

Summary:

Note to readers, attached is the complete final report for FNE03-464.

The purpose of this project was to extend the season (on both ends) for organic herb production and find an economically sound method for successfully overwintering tender perennial herbs such as rosemary. Through the use of a permanent 30' X 96' unheated greenhouse and a temporary movable 12' X 96' unheated plastic covered hoop houses we were able to market fresh herbs from April-December. The 30' X 96' unheated greenhouse with two layers of plastic and with additional hooped row covers was successful in overwintering tender perennial herbs including rosemary. To our surprise we were also able to use the overwintering tender perennial as mother plants from which we took cuttings for the production of potted herb plants. We fully adopted the use of an unheated perennial greenhouse for increased herb production, higher quality and longer production season.

Cooperators

Click linked name(s) to expand/collapse or show everyone's info

Tyrone Hall
twh22@cornell.edu
Techincal Advisor
Tioga County Business Office
56 Maine St
Owego, NY 13827
(607) 687-4020 (office)

Research

Participation Summary

Return to Project Overview

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.