Can Screened High Tunnels Extend the Growing Season of Bitter Melon in the Midwest?

2005 Annual Report for FNC05-551

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2005: $6,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2007
Region: North Central
State: Kansas
Project Coordinator:
Pov Huns
Huns Garden

Can Screened High Tunnels Extend the Growing Season of Bitter Melon in the Midwest?

Summary

We will see whether pest control and season extension can make tropical vegetables (bitter melon) profitable by using a high tunnel on our Kansas City farm.