High Tunnel Strawberries for New England

Project Overview

FNE97-164
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1997: $2,720.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1997
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $6,900.00
Region: Northeast
State: Massachusetts
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Fruits: berries (strawberries)

Practices

  • Production Systems: general crop production

    Proposal summary:

    Doug Coldwell, will evaluate the suitability of June-bearing strawberries in high-tunnel style greenhouses. Coldwell hopes to be able to complete the strawberry harvest in time to renovate the beds and establish a fall crop of tomatoes.

    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.