High Tunnel Greenhouse Tour | What I've Learned | Tomato Pruning

[@joannewilson6847]

How wonderful is the high tunnel. Great idea being able to drive into the high tunnel to drop off compost etc. and having a good air flow. Work is never done, go and enjoy your lunch. You gave a very informative talk on the growing of tomatoes. Now you have me excited to see you harvest and make salsa and anything else from tomatoes using your fresh herbs. Keep well all and stay safe, cheers, xxxx

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hugs, Jo!❤️

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

Finely, I get to learn what a High Tunnel is. This is great!

[@jartotable]

You've given me a little more confidence in growing tomatoes. Thank you.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s awesome! You got this!😊

[@danamama6766]

I saw the upload two days ago but I have been so busy could not watch yet. Finally I could! This is valuable information. I have grown tomatoes for years. Some good success some not. But now I know why. I think we grew up thinking a tomato plant just grows and you pick the few you might get. So a lot of things make sense. Thank you :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You’re welcome!😊

[@leaveamsgaftertabeep]

Thank you for your video as I am looking at getting what you have. I have great idea for your winter warmth you should try. Minimum 4x4x4 foot compost under tarp with conduit tubing ran through it to circulate air through the pile and back into green house. You can find vids on YT that do it. It works great for me.

[@javiertorres-bb8lf]

PERFECT size for my backyard! I live in Lower New Mexico. HOT as hell. Then, storms- violent and harsh. My poor plants.

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Chelsea, I just love your videos, your honest teaching, humble confidence, appreciation and work ethic that all show through and through! I'm excited to get a glass greenhouse built this summer from my old farm house windows... etc!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for your kind words. That made my day!

[@warlord8954]

@@LittleMountainRanch What growing zone are you in?

[@cherylskornik1512]

Great video! thank you 3 years later

[@Gardeningchristine]

Have you thought of soaker hoses? Maybe they would let the silt through?

[@harmonysalem9377]

Merci from Montreal, Canada.

[@verneparrish1540]

I am trying the string support method this year with my tomatoes. So far so good, though I have a couple that need to be tightened ... as you said, if they aren't tight, they can flop over. I grow in raised beds and those little tomato cages just don't cut it for indeterminate varieties!

[@johnnymayo8534]

The yarn idea is great!! My dad would use old pantyhose cut in strips.

[@2plus2by2]

Ha, ha - I almost DMd you to find out how you secure the bottom of the lines for the tomatoes on the twine. I was thinking you must use ground stakes, but the wrap around will be way easier. I thought if I waited a bit the answer would come, but I needed to install a solution this week some time. The greenhouse is looking amazing, I can't wait to see it mature into the autumn and how long you are able to extend your growing season.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Me too!!

[@elliottpeabody1287]

I am GRATEFUL, too!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol - there’s a story behind that which I’ll share soon.😊

[@elliottpeabody1287]

@@LittleMountainRanch Great! Looking forward to hearing it.

[@trishabrinkdesign]

It looks amazing! So neat & tidy. Great job👏👏👏

[@manjushreetsl2531]

Great high tunnel. Inspired to install one now. 👍❤️👍. I greetings from Toronto.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

They are so awesome!

[@1231dre]

@@LittleMountainRanch did you build or buy a greenhouse kit

[@HHeirloomIA]

Everything is looking great in the HT! So happy for you my friend!❤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

❤️❤️❤️

[@johndodson8464]

Seems like if you had a couple rows of saplings, you could tie their branches together for a high-tunnel frame.

[@kennethoakes9313]

Thanks for another informative video. We are considering a green house of sorts here in Lillooet so your insights were appreciated. The tip about yarn was great.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I love it down there.

[@brendamiller8140]

Wonderful video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💚🥰🤗

[@northstarprepsteader]

I do the egg thing when planting, too...per R&R. Had the best tomato plants last year, so I'm implementing that practice from now on ;)

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

I also planted five dozen worth of eggs under my tomatoes, also put some under peppers.... Just because there were extra.. Per R&R.. Plants are doing great!

[@jardinpetitbassin3787]

Awesome Chelsey! Looking really good! Martine 🇨🇦

[@dhansonranch]

Great educational video! Good job. I am not a pruner of tomatoes, but from what I have learned, the pruning of tomatoes is also determined by whether you want quantity (leave the suckers) or quality(take the suckers so fruit bigger). One person I know does the paige wire and only prunes off the bottom leaves. But regardless, great looking plants. Mine are just starting to look like they might do something.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

True, but I think in a greenhouse where air circulation can be an issue pruning is pretty essential. at least in my experience. We also have such a short season, so getting as much as I can, that will actual ripen is a priority for me.

[@dhansonranch]

@@LittleMountainRanch Fair enough. I had forgotten you wanted them to vine ripen. I am so used to ripening in the house, I go for quantity..lol. I had one U of S variety - Prairie Pride that were amazing producers, low growing and vine ripened easily, I didn't like that they were easy to pluck off the vine though as they would just fall from the weight of the fruit. I have not been able to find them as of late. As I say, your's look fantastic.

[@hollymcgowan3006]

Super Excited to find your channel! We are building our own high tunnel this year 20x40, so it was great to hear local(ish) advice! Hello from Quirky Quail Gardens in Prince George, BC!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome! Love the farm name.😊

[@hollymcgowan3006]

@@LittleMountainRanch We raise quail, and if I would restart my farm, I would raise quail over chickens in a heartbeat. Quail lay eggs at 5-6 weeks old, have very few diseases, and take up so little space!

[@timtamgar4844]

What pollination process do you use? Bees, Bumblebee or other pollinating techniques?

[@4philipp]

Chelsea, you spoil us with all the videos the last few weeks. Loving it. Looking forward to both high tunnel and Walapini results since I’ll be in a similar climate soon. Keep it up :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m on a roll and can hopefully maintain it now that Dan’s home more.

[@vennmellor6753]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your channel, you and your family are so real in a world gone crazy. Also I wanted you to know that I am commenting from New-Caledonia in the south Pacific. We have quite a different climate here. Sigmund Freud said that human beings consist of love and work which certainly describes your family. More later if this gets through to you.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks so much and welcome!

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

What type of greenhouse film do you have on it?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks for the tips. A white shade cover is a great idea. Ours came with the hightunnel so I have what I have but I can see white being better.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I think it’s 8mm

[@CondorsCroft]

Thank you for the ideas! What is the metal trellis? Where can you get it? I've used cattle panels but that looks different.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Concrete mesh

[@freddysart4005]

Do the bees come in to help or do you rely on the wind for the flowers to be fertilized? Nic video!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Both

[@avnerjusino8018]

Excellent information from a beautiful woman with an amazing personality.

[@growingaHome]

Everything looks amazing!

[@shannenherz5125]

I am interested in what oils you use with gardening? I am also use YL ♥️

[@escapetherace1943]

Ahh, Canada... moving to the same climate soon, entirely different place but wholly comparable... Guess it's going to be cabbage, potatoes, beets, and carrots that I'll be focusing on.... not that I care, cold-crops are already my favorites!

[@LetsTalkGoats]

For some reason been missing your videos

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Glad you found me again!

[@kriswhite1344]

Great information thanks

[@joelenehammers6463]

I was curious if you finished your other basement food storage area . you showed a video of the first part of it being built didnt know if it was finished yet.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, but we’ve been working on it. Outside projects have dominated spring but things have slowed down enough to get it done. I’m excited to share it with you!

[@metamud8686]

15:39 finally I managed to read it: "I Am Grateful". Thanks! ;-)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

🙂 My dad died a few years ago and it was what he said more than anything else in the days before he passed, so it's ia reminder that even when things seem to be as bad as it gets there's still things to be grateful for.

[@metamud8686]

My dad is in a similar situation now, so I can appreciate it all the more. Thank you again!

[@dianneb208]

Wow... your tomatoes look amazing! That high tunnel really works well in your climate. I also follow Roots and Refuge and tried her egg trick with my tomatoes. I used an egg in alternating tomatoes, so I could see if there was a difference. Will be interesting to see. So far....the yellow Brandywine shows a huge difference but the San Marzano look very similar. Perhaps the fruiting will tell?? Take care and I hope you have a great harvest!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Dianne B I think the egg is for calcium to prevent blossom end rot on the fruit.

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video.

[@Amanda-kw1vi]

I wish all gardening channels would have in their description box where they are located (state North with East west + country if they want to keep their space private) because many times I find a channel for the time but want to know where they are so I can tell their will work for my area

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s an excellent suggestion! I’ll do that. We’re in Canada in a zone 3b.

[@brittanyw1817]

Have you done a video this year of what all you are growing? I'm interested in the winter squash varieties 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, I haven't yet, but will do next week.

[@MsCaterific]

💜very informational.

[@jennifermccormick4854]

Just came across this video. Love it! I am also planning a walapini this summer. Last summer I ran out of time. Did you do yours yet?

[@northernkarma9296]

That was a good video, thank you! I also love your tattoo :-)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks!😊

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Great information. Thank you for sharing. We are considering getting one as well. Stay safe! “Outdoors and Country Living”.

[@TheGhanaianPoll]

Lovely video, where can I purchase caterpillar tunnels for cheap please?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We bought ours on FB Marketplace.

[@reneek8223]

How long do you plan on planting in the high tunnel? Year round? You mentioned having a wood burning stove, so I was just wondering.

[@BenniLkitchengarden]

I never prune my bush tomatoes, only remove the lower leaves if needed, but never remove the suckers. I only prune the indeterminate tomato plants, and I do it like you do with your bushtomatoes.

[@lauraoreilly4732]

I would like to know more about how to build a greenhouse to grow food over the winter, I am in 4b

[@heathermcbride4372]

Check out NRCS High tunnel program. Google it, all the instructions for grant application are online.

[@joesbanjointerests9281]

Have you had issues with water runoff from uphill?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, not at all. We don’t get really heavy rains here generally.

[@marilenebeaulieu9727]

I just installed the plastic on my tunnel but I wonder how I will do this winter. The snow there can accumulate to the roof so even if I am shoveling, I am nervous for the plastic. Do you have a plan for this winter? I could remove the plastic for the winter but after, I won't have the early spring heat I could use next year.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s pretty sturdy so I’m hoping it’ll hold up. Dam light reinforce it a bit.

[@prashillasingh1877]

I have grown tomatoes in my 2 * 6m tunnel green house and the tomatoes seem to be growing to tall and breaking on the top. Not sure what to do apart from trimming.

[@enjoyingthejourneycanceras2355]

You have such a huge farm. Do you have any extra help during picking season?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We all work together when it comes to harvesting and preserving. My kids all know how to harvest, and I taught the older ones how to can last year, so they are awesome help!

[@andreeward5879]

Where do you live? I'm from south florida and looking into doing this for tomatoes, etc

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m BC, Canada.

[@NathanRittenhouse-i7d]

How do you keep weeds out of high tunnel

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Just pull them.

[@rickowens7550]

Pollination problems with high tunnel? Peppers or tomatoes

[@NathanRittenhouse-i7d]

What part of country do y’all live in

[@aaronmorrow00]

Did yall buy or build your own high tunnel?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We bought it second hand.

[@aaronmorrow00]

Thanks! I've been looking at some but didnt think about second hand I'll keep my eyes open for one!

[@Raylansdad416]

Who did you buy the tunnel from? I’ve gotten quotes and 20x96 about 10k. Any recommendations?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Second hand in FB marketplace.

[@theemmanuelswife]

Grower's Solutions in Tennessee has wonderful greenhouse kits.

[@Wisdumb1984]

Hi Chelsea. Do you supplement your plants with CO2?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, I’ve never hear of that! Do tell.

[@Wisdumb1984]

@@LittleMountainRanch Check out this technology: www.co2delivery.ca/ Let me know if you are interested. It can provide your plants with more CO2 even in your hoop house. :)

[@jenniferrush8231]

Don’t prune determinate.... you’ll end up with hardly any tomatoes. I do prune them up off the ground and an occasional branch for airflow

[@LittleMountainRanch]

So far they are flowering like crazy, so hopefully it will work out to be a good harvest.

[@stalagnight]

A friend has erected a high tunnel over an existing vegetable garden. Apart from the small entrance, there is no other access or ventilation. He is elderly and refuses advice. I love gardening but have been warned off. (I stay on the 20-acre plot) We live in Central Africa and there is a lack of experienced gardeners. He expects the tunnel to prevent pests, which it has not, but my concern is pollination. The tunnel simply sits there and quite frankly, the vegetables grew better Au natural. I would appreciate your comments. Many thanks. Lusaka.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey there. I have a few thoughts, but keep in mind we’re growing in a very different climate here, but some of the same rules apply. -if the plants get too hot it will sterilize them and they won’t grow fruit. Ventilation is key if it’s hot outside. -you can hand pollinate many plants like, squashes, tomatoes. Peppers etc, but natural pollination is better. - if you live in an area of high humidity you need air flow to prevent mildew, mold sand other diseases. I hope that’s helpful!

[@aaronlivingston6317]

What gardening zone do you live in?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

3b

[@sayle7444]

how much to construct hight tunnel

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It depends. We bought ours second hand and it was sprung 3000 total, but that was a few years ago.

[@kittenpawsbb]

I was pruning tomatoes the other day and they have a scent. Are the pruning edible? Thank you 😊🌿

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, they are part of the nightshade family and will make you sick if you eat them.

[@jillhenninger9327]

❤

[@HP-or2li]

Do you think a high tunnel is hotter than a normal green house?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It seems to be a little hotter but not so much that it makes a big difference overall.

[@scottcripple9269]

Where is your climate and general area?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Zone 3b - BC, Canada.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

catch some rain water to water the greenhouse

[@kechomendoza]

♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😘🌹

[@sherry2836]

Love your high tunnel. But the whole or cracked egg as a calcium booster is pretty funny. It takes many, many years for an eggshell to break down enough to a form where a plant can absorb the calcium nutrient. You are better off eating the eggs, pulverizing the shells in a spice grinder and mixing the powder in the compost you spread on the beds. People should research these old wives tales before wasting perfectly good eggs😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol, I hate to be the perpetuator of old wives tales. Thankfully not much was lost since I had a glut of eggs then. I suppose since I’ll be planting in there for years to come the shells will eventually benefit some future tomato.

[@sherry2836]

@@LittleMountainRanch Not bashing you, lol! I found your channel from Serena and Ian. I've been binge watching your vids and love your seedling potting/nursery greenhouse. Very simple and functional and I also enjoy your speaking style. Save your eggs. (A good tomato fertilizer works way better than egg in a hole.)😄

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Actually I always appreciate comments like yours, kind and constructive. I try not to jump on youtube bandwagons but I have to admit I have a few times over the years.