Low tunnels are temporary structures usually 1.5 to 2 feet tall, often constructed of wire hoops or pvc tubing. They provide some protection for low growing crops as well as environmental modification.
Low tunnels:
- hoops constructed from wire hoops or pvc
- covered with a variety of materials
- usually up to about 2 feet tall, can be used inside high tunnels. Some low tunnels are taller.
- protection for winter-harvested crops or overwintering tender crops
Low tunnel resources:
- Low Tunnel Manufacturers & Distributors
- Low Tunnel Strawberry Production Guide – The latest on the subject from the University of New Hampshire, Cornell University and Penn State University.
- Protected Culture for Strawberries Using Low Tunnels – Protect berries from weather and extend your harvest season into summer and late fall. Cornell University
- Low and High Tunnels for Protected Culture for Berries – Webinar featuring Marvin Pritts, Cornell University, on the production of berries in protected structures to extend the sales season.
- Using Low Tunnels for Overwintering Crops – Observations and lessons learned regarding research in low tunnels for overwintering crops. University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension and UMass Extension