High Tunnels Could Be Your GREATEST Investment

[@johnmcneal9477]

You provide some really good information on airflow and ventilation. I subscribed and want to see everyone's ideas and solutions. I have five 100ft long high tunnels and I did some modification to all of my houses three years ago and eliminated several problems Our prevailing breezes and winds come out of the east and I built the tunnels on an east/west axis to catch these winds. Over two seasons I experimented and installed large swinging opening doors on my upper end walls at both ends. They are approximately 12ft x4ft. I prop them open in early June and leave them wide open until September. I typically open the roll up side about two feet and leave them that way all summer also. If we have cool weather or winds, I may roll them closed. If we start to see ANY condensation on the side walls I open them up ASAP. This simple modification allows the cold air entering through the lower roll up sides to heat up and rise, exiting the upper end walls taking out the heat and moisture. This rising air draws in more cooler air and the cycle continues. It is a simple effective chimney effect. This air flow removes excess condensation eliminating powdery mildew100% Because I now have better air flow and cooler temps, I removed the shade cloth. A 40% shade cloth is robbing your plants of 40% of the precious sunlight and maximum growth. It only took me eight years to figure that out. If you don't vent the rising hot air, it just stagnates in the upper part of the tunnel like a big old insulating blanket. The plants transpire even more moisture to cool off putting more moisture into the environment. I learned this lesson the hard was a few years back when I killed an entire high tunnel in about 4 hours of not paying attention. Proper and effective ventilation is the key to everything in high tunnels.

[@GrowFamilyNetwork]

Good Morning Deepsouth Homestead and Subscribers......we are Thankful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing informative channel......2021 is gonna be a great year for gardeners😍❤💐God Bless Everyone and Peace Be With You

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Good morning my friend.

[@utubemouse]

Thank you for the clarification on the restrictions that come with the NRCS high tunnels 😮 no electricity and no containers

[@AldermanFarms]

Thanks so much for including us in this excellent collab!!! We love you guys, and we love our Seasonal High Tunnel!!!

[@barbaramatheney1410]

We bought our own as we couldn’t get the government ones. We also paid the Mennonites to put it up. We built boxes, and we have mineral tubs growing mediums. Glad you guys are answering these questions. Blessings to you all.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning Mr and Mrs Danny and the viewers , sending greetings from Jamaica,,🇯🇲

[@CopperheadRoadHomestead]

We have a high tunnel through the NRCS EQIP program. There were a couple of restrictions...having to grow in the ground is the main one. And the restrictions are only for three years. Saved us thousands of dollars. After the three years are up, we may set up tables and raised beds. Thanks for the vid.

[@Marylmac]

What a great job you are doing. You speak very well from experience, your diction is very clear, no ummimng and arrring! Very informative. I have looked at probably 50 plus high tunnel channels to pick up hints and tips. But here you have rolled everything into one video! Amazing. Thankyou. Possibly I missed a lot on the others as basically, as I was searching for which to build that would suit my pocket, my yard, the neighbourhood and what I thought I'd use it for. Did I still need a green house...what to do with my straw gardens...how far down the paddock would I put it so it was not a chore to get to it and so on... Re the mould etc from lack of ventilation. I worked with a shipping container farming idea where they grew food in 7 days for cattle...breaking the old saying that it takes 3 kg of grain to grow one kg of meat-protein. We achieved a 1 for 1 ratio, which was unheard of. The cattle ate the 6 inch green shoots and also the root systems which still had a lot of the sprouted grain origins in it. We had trouble with mould on the 5th, 6th and 7th day and the green feed that grew was too pale to look right! So we installed windows into the last days run in the containers and that sorted out the colouring straight away. We installed ozone misters and that fixed the 5th day mould and gradually we reduced the growing period from 7 to 6 days and it all went well. The 40 ft containers were fitted out with 6 or 7 shelves, all on runners so each day as the 7th day trays were emptied, the new ones were started at the other end, pushing the other trays towards the end doors. Brilliant concept, could be transported for emergencies, fires, famines, droughts etc to grow food for cattle, humans etc. We grew tomatoes, lettuce but mainly animal fodders. One 40 foot container grew the equivalent of 60 acres of farmland, no tractors, irrigation etc etc. Seeds were mixed to the protein requirement of the animals, Milk cows, beef cattle, even girrafes and zebras in middle eastern zoos etc.

[@A2G999]

I absolutely love this collaboration🌟🌟🌟🌟💝💝💝💝💝💞💞💞💞💞

[@vk33771]

I'm almost sold on high tunnels but can't get past not having the benefit of rainfall to give me an occasional break from watering. I would need a rainwater collection system.

[@AldermanFarms]

Interesting about the restrictions, Danny - our local NRCS office placed NONE of those restrictions on us. They said we were free to add electricity and fans, and free to use raised beds. The ONLY two restrictions they placed on us were these: (1) we have to grow in it (ha), and it's not supposed to be a "tractor shed" for the first five years.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They gave us all these restrictions.

[@AldermanFarms]

@@DeepSouthHomestead that's wild. I wonder if each region is free to set their own restrictions? So strange.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

@@AldermanFarms don't know Grow Family was told the same thing were.

[@AldermanFarms]

@@DeepSouthHomestead interesting

[@willgaukler8979]

... in Michigan there’s no problem with gas hook up or electric ... just do not let the new green house touch or connect to your house ... or so it goes here .

[@good-timeshomestead2183]

We love our high tunnel, thanks for the info in the past video's. This new collaboration with Grow Family Network and Alderman Farms is awesome. Looking forward to the future videos. Thanks for all the hard work that you two put into your videos, it shows. Bless you both.

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Good morning Danny and Wanda, I love your channel and high tunnel

[@Blaculo]

Just finished building the first of two 13x30 high tunnels. Here in Florida we need the airflow and rain cover.

[@cdlady54_95]

Wow, great information! Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@billhunt892]

Morning Y'all , very nice, looking forward to this new adventure, got lots of questions, but will wait until the end of series, because they may be addressed in upcoming videos ! How Exciting!! Thanks to All !!

[@cpeace3172]

So happy to see Grow Family Network on here! I've been watching you both for a while. I'll have to check out Alderman Farms too. This is a great collaboration, thank you!

[@sofiabryan5074]

Love, love, love the collaboration, what a wonderful idea. So great to see homesteaders working together. I look forward to this series.

[@aussie7772]

EXCELLENT ! Love your tunnel & food, fantastic set up🙏😇☘🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🙏😇🌷🌷& very kind & humble Bless you both 🙏😇🙏

[@mchangmi]

I just bought my 1st vegetable seeds. Don't know yet exactly how I'll be growing here in a southern California small suburbs, but with Deep South and God's help I will do it!! 💕👍😉🙏

[@gailwatkins-o9b]

We have had a few issues so looking forward to everyone's input. Have a blessed day to all 3 channels.

[@HippieHillHomestead]

We are building ours this spring. Great video. Good advice. We built our first greenhouse in 1993 and we love them.

[@tales_of_the_crypto1583]

So glad to see 👀 the 3 channels working together ❤ 🙌 👏 We are all Gods Children 🙏 this is the time to engage and share learn and help each others. I am Aulani Farms, trying to grow my foods. I am just getting started on my greenhouse and I also have hilly property with 4 levels. Looking forward to all you guys great information and tips 👍 😀.

[@MyRandomReviewShow]

Awesome to see you all colab on this! I've been watching you and Grow Family Network, Alderman Farms is new but glad to know about them.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

How exciting! I rent and my yard isn't big enough for a high Tunnel. But they look amazing and the results from those who grow in them is awesome. Esp extending the growing season. Thanks for sharing and God bless!

[@karlar8648]

Awesome Mr. Danny and Ms. Wanda! Always appreciate the knowledge you share.

[@tata-pf1eb]

Excellent video!! Thank you for sharing this👍👍

[@amberking7459]

I am so glad I come across this video. I am wanting to buy a high tunnel for my winter growing. Thankyou lots of information.😊

[@charlettenitzsche4160]

We have a 32 x70. It was a kit. A few years ago, my senior citizen husband and some his friends put ours up. Ours was NRCS. I'm in the process of installing electricity to operate the sprinkler system. I also think that greenhouses of various sorts are the "wave of the future" with the grand solar minimum, etc.

[@RoneysPlayNcreate]

Can’t wait to watch all these videos. I need to learn as much as I can about them so hopefully one day we can buy one.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Nice to see the calebreration

[@WILD911MAN]

Looking forward to the videos. I live on a small Homestead raising chickens, rabbits, quail and lots of garden area. Fruit trees planted and nut trees soon. LIFE IS GOOD

[@kefirheals7383]

Guys - this was impressive. You and Wanda put those up by yourselves?? Holy cow. I salute you.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes, we do all our own stunts. LOL or all our jobs are done by the two of us.

[@AldermanFarms]

I LOVE the shots of the build toward the end of the video!!! I wish I'd thought to do that!!!

[@allanbonnieguffey5634]

Looking forward to this. We put a hoophouse up last August. Have had great success over the winter. Want to learn all we can. Thank you for all you share

[@victorialg1270]

Best collab I've watched yet. Thank you.

[@naeemah2027]

Morning Definitely looking forward to this series. I'm playin buying one this year so any input will definitely help. Thanks to all three channels

[@pkope6849]

Thank You both for all the great information 👍👍.

[@estellaknox4488]

Good MORNING Danny and Wanda everything looks great

[@monana8706]

Looking forward to watching the collaboration between the 3 families! I'm sure to learn so much!❤️

[@lynettetucker5236]

Good morning Danny and Wanda I don't have a hi tunnel but it will be interesting to hear the comments and answers on all three tunnels just in case I decide to get one

[@bobcat9314]

Wow .what a great episode..lots of growing knowledge here...thanks everyone

[@waynebusse6376]

Neem oil will kill the powdery, you can save those peas. I have pulled poly on my houses by myself many times over the years. The biggest was 30 by 148', it just needs to be a calm night.

[@tylerplaysinstruments4762]

This makes me want to get a high tunnel, those peas look too good sir!

[@lisaosterfulton5001]

So excited ya'll are doing this! We started watching ya'll about 1 1/2 years ago and because of you guys a high tunnel is on our list now and I love all the input about it!

[@abcxyz-io7wt]

They turned out awesome 👍😁💝

[@GtribeChronicles]

Really enjoy your high tunnel videos. Definitely something we are considering long term after we finish our ICF home. Keep up the great work guys!

[@debbies2966]

Great information. Looking forward to this series.

[@bobpeterson9207]

If i am not mistaking. Can't you also order the kits with 3 pieces of plastic to cover front side and back? Also you can order End wall doors for extra. Great Vids btw can't wait for the rest.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes the kit comes with all three pieces of plastic.

[@sallymerrell2558]

For this coming Saturday evening livestream, do you think you could talk about getting debt free, money management, etc. I budget my money and do the "envelope system" and I love it. Thank you and God Bless.

[@cecilleflowerfarm]

Not just your area here in jersey shore we are getting hammered by snow!

[@MrBuddy-zu4do]

Excellent video guys,Absolutely Beautiful.

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

This will be a fun follow and collaboration. 💖

[@echandler673]

Awesome video! Have you had any hurricanes come through after your high tunnels were put up? If you did, how did they do?

[@dimck1813]

Awesome information, y'all! THANK YOU!

[@MrRainCountry]

Nice, sturdy and clean looking set up guys. I like the shots at the end of the video showing the detail.

[@thethess3054]

Can't wait to see what kinda trees you grow in the king one. Wonder if u could do things like banana, orange, tropical things in it. Maybe a coffee bean tree? Curious if it would get too hot or cold to them. Also was curious how much does one cost that's your size?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Cost will be different for you than me. Because I added so many different things to ours. Check out the kit from growers solution. Your taxes may be different than ours. Plus shipping may be different so I don't won't to quote you wrong.

[@thethess3054]

@@DeepSouthHomesteadthat's ok. I watched the grow family. Gave me a idea. Going to save a good while for one.🤣 Tfs them. What a lovely family!

[@keithsutton9207]

Keep up the good work God bless thanks for sharing

[@barrypetejr5655]

So love all of this.......maybe just a dream for me but still love seeing it all☺💕

[@amilynnstapay796]

Oooh! This is like Christmas for me!

[@sharlenejustice7700]

This is going to be fun!!

[@rickayers3150]

Morning Danny, that will be interesting. Been planning on one, but for diferent reasons. Any info will help.

[@legauxmc]

Looking forward to these videos

[@EverSoInnocent]

Mr. Danny, do you have to "prep" them in any way for hurricanes? We're in South MS too.

[@gwenschouten6532]

Wow great job awesome.

[@sweetdweams]

Good evening Danny and Wanda, looking forward. Your link to the grow family does not seem to be working.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks working on fixing it. It's in the cards also.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

kzbin.info/door/cV0zxrDGiMfX13DXEUj2KA

[@lessycurls]

Such a great collaboration

[@brad2548]

What is the ground cover you're referring to that your raised beds set on top of ?

[@RoneysPlayNcreate]

Good morning. It is cold 🥶

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes it is.

[@practicallyheidi8505]

I am guessing your "cold" is like my "hot". 🤣 I die when temps go above 80 and wear shorts in mid 40's. It is all relative. Thanks for the super informative video. I want one so bad. Just paid my son's braces bill yesterday....could have bought a high tunnel. Sigh

[@kriswhite1344]

Great information

[@AdamoBellus]

Grow Family Network sent me your way🙂. Great video.....new subscriber🥰

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks I hope we can be a blessing.

[@MimsysGarden]

Once again! Thank you! 💚

[@NewMindGarden]

Beautiful

[@gailjohnson2106]

Is there a book you would recommend as well to learn about greenhouse lifestyle. I hoping this is the year we build ours. We have a fenced garden but would like to build one half of it under a greenhouse. The reason for not the whole thing is we have fruit trees that my grandfather planted many years ago.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Don't know of any good books on them.

[@frenchysandi]

Have an older (8 feet long) tiny greenhouse (I’m in town) that needs work this spring. Wanted to do last summer but Covid interfered. So spring it is. What mil plastic do you use in your green house.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

4 mil or 6 mil greenhouse plastic.

[@Linda-o8x8f]

Is it just like a Big Green House

[@mithall4198]

Was that a polar bear wandering by in the background? lol

[@finestplanet1353]

Interesting information Thank you.

[@williamjohnston1731]

Hi would a high tunnel work for winters that drop to -40 degrees Celsius

[@anthonykenny2631]

We are building a high tunnel 18 x 30. 10’ high do the exhaust fans go on either end both exhausting out, or one blowing in and one exhausting out or would you suggest both on one end exhausting out. Thank you for your help.

[@gregblanton9386]

Can you explain why there are regulations on some of the high tunnels, never heard of this unless maybe they are subsidized by the government?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

The NRCS ones are subsidized be the government. Ours is bought out right.

[@dantihon3997]

love it !

[@OkieRob]

It has been my experience that the greenhouse poly will shrink with age. I do not pull it tight. I want some slack in it because it will change with temperature. My old greenhouse has actually shrunk enough plus the winter shrinkage to pull the wiggle wire channel loose from the baseboards.

[@OkieRob]

Just remember each climate is different and the poly will react differently. Pros and cons for low sidewall and high tunnel. All depends on what it is the main purpose of each.

[@gracek1974]

It’s means we have to build ourselves

[@hudson8865]

Thank you.

[@lisanowakow3688]

Awesome!

[@gailpetchenik3048]

Do I need to get my sweet potatoes to start sprouting now? I live in zone 7-Fort smith AR

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Wait til the first of March

[@HeyHeyAlabama]

How long does the plastic last and is it easily damaged?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Usually around 6 years. It's petty tough.

[@HeyHeyAlabama]

@@DeepSouthHomestead That's not bad.

[@donnastormer9652]

11/27/21 I have a question for you, I built an A frame for a green house and am now trying to figure out the best sheeting. I saw you used Tuftex for your green house and I’m wondering if you would have put plastic on it instead for a cooler building? I’m in Panama City Fl which is 8b as well. Thanks for any practical advise. The building is 12ft Long 8 ft tall.

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Looks like your high tunnel is critter-proof 👍🏽

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes it is.

[@Cindysmiths-homesteadlife]

I wished I could afford one. I would want the size you have

[@cliffmolz8719]

Danny, just watched your video on high tunnels. I was watching one of your older videos the other day and you were saying how great your greenhouse was now that you had purchased some new type of growing lights. Do you still use your smaller greenhouse that looked like it was attached to one of your buildings? I'm currently in the midst of building a 10X20' greenhouse on my five acres. Also, does your raised beds have a bottom or not? Thank you and God Bless.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes we use our old one for starting seeds. We have the ground cover under our beds.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

You know I always wondered barns being warm with animal heat if a high tunnel connected to one, would help heat it.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes it will.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

@@DeepSouthHomestead thank you. I had watched a video of a young lady who had one connected to her home and she put a window with a small fan and pulled the warm air into the house in the winter months.

[@acctsupsvc6454]

What's the cost for one of these?

[@pinetreehill586]

How long did it take the two of you to build just one of them?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

A week.

[@tabithawarren8249]

That is crazy. Did the high tunnel manufacturer try to dictate how you were growing in it?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Not in ours. The NRCS has rules that has to be followed.

[@mrsk7384]

Did you have to put ure high tunnel together yourself or did the company put it together

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We have a playlist showing Wanda and I putting the first one together step by step. Then a video showing highlights of the second and third one we put together.

[@fleaniswerkhardt4647]

What latitude are you on? And are you inland or is the area generally hot and humid in summer?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

8 B zone really hot and humid.

[@nancycook6644]

Hi ya'll, do you remove the plastic on your high tunnel in the spring, i was watching gardening with Leon and he takes his plastic off in the spring and just uses the shade cloth. really considering getting a high tunnel.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We haven't removed ours yet. Ours went through 100 mph winds in the fall. This winter our sun is still very intense, so we have grown all winter in both greenhouses with the shade cloth.