High-tunnels

What you see above are a set of high-tunnels used to thwart winter weather conditions and extend the growing season in northern climates. Here in Ohio, many growers like to start their seedlings in high-tunnels to protect the plants from herbivore and frost damage at their most vulnerable life stage. Once the plants are big enough some growers transplant them into the soil outside, while others maintain their crops within the high-tunnel all year long. One of the other advantages to these common farm structures is the ability to control insect populations with greater ease. A smaller area, with limited entrances and exits, is easier pay mind to than an open air crop. But, if something goes wrong, your problem could last all year! Sometimes winter is a good thing.