High Tunnel Greenhouse Tour | What I've Learned

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

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4 жыл бұрын

Today I wanted to share with you everything I've learned about growing food in a hightunnel greenhouse. It was a bigger learning curve than I expected. While I am in the greenhouse I thought I'd also share with you how I maintain my tomatoes during the growing season including pruning and trellising.
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@cherylskornik1512 2 ай бұрын

Great video! thank you 3 years later

@trishabrinkdesign 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BrightestBlessings7899 3 жыл бұрын

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

@growingaHome 4 жыл бұрын

Everything looks amazing!

@joannewilson6847 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Hugs, Jo!❤️

@jartotable 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! You got this!😊

@debsenritchedrefuge603 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@warlord8954 3 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch What growing zone are you in?

@jardinpetitbassin3787 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Chelsey! Looking really good! Martine 🇨🇦

@HHeirloomIA 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@danamama6766 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!😊

@4philipp 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@johnnymayo8534 4 жыл бұрын

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

@MsCaterific 4 жыл бұрын

💜very informational.

@kriswhite1344 3 жыл бұрын

Great information thanks

@verneparrish1540 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@brendamiller8140 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️💚🥰🤗

@harmonysalem9377 3 жыл бұрын

Merci from Montreal, Canada.

@lynsmith2698 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@vennmellor6753 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and welcome!

@kennethoakes9313 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

I love it down there.

@javiertorres-bb8lf 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hollymcgowan3006 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Love the farm name.😊

@hollymcgowan3006 3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@elliottpeabody1287 Жыл бұрын

I am GRATEFUL, too!

@LittleMountainRanch Жыл бұрын

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

@elliottpeabody1287 Жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch Great! Looking forward to hearing it.

@2plus2by2 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 3 жыл бұрын

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

@avnerjusino8018 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information from a beautiful woman with an amazing personality.

@leaveamsgaftertabeep 9 ай бұрын

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.

@manjushreetsl2531 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

They are so awesome!

@1231dre 3 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch did you build or buy a greenhouse kit

@northstarprepsteader 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@northernkarma9296 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😊

@dhansonranch 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@dianneb208 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@metamud8686 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

🙂 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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jennifermccormick4854 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@LetsTalkGoats 4 жыл бұрын

For some reason been missing your videos

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found me again!

@escapetherace1943 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@BenniLkitchengarden 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@johndodson8464 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRealHonestInquiry 3 жыл бұрын

What type of greenhouse film do you have on it?

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s 8mm

@jillhenninger9327 7 ай бұрын

❤

@brittanyw1817 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

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

@reneek8223 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Gardeningchristine Жыл бұрын

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

@shannenherz5125 Жыл бұрын

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

@CondorsCroft 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Concrete mesh

@timtamgar4844 7 ай бұрын

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

@joelenehammers6463 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@Amanda-kw1vi 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lauraoreilly4732 4 жыл бұрын

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

@heathermcbride4372 3 жыл бұрын

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

@prashillasingh1877 5 ай бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@cherylbertolini3140 4 жыл бұрын

catch some rain water to water the greenhouse

@marilenebeaulieu9727 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@stalagnight 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jenniferrush8231 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@freddysart4005 3 ай бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 3 ай бұрын

Both

@TheGhanaianPoll Жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch Жыл бұрын

We bought ours on FB Marketplace.

@kittenpawsbb 3 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rickowens7550 Жыл бұрын

Pollination problems with high tunnel? Peppers or tomatoes

@kechomendoza 3 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️♥️😍😘🌹

@andreeward5879 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

I’m BC, Canada.

@Wisdumb1984 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea. Do you supplement your plants with CO2?

@LittleMountainRanch 4 жыл бұрын

No, I’ve never hear of that! Do tell.

@Wisdumb1984 4 жыл бұрын

@@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. :)

@user-xt6ng5jh8i 7 ай бұрын

What part of country do y’all live in

@joesbanjointerests9281 4 ай бұрын

Have you had issues with water runoff from uphill?

@LittleMountainRanch 4 ай бұрын

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

@Raylansdad416 Жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch Жыл бұрын

Second hand in FB marketplace.

@theemmanuelswife Жыл бұрын

Grower's Solutions in Tennessee has wonderful greenhouse kits.

@aaronmorrow00 3 жыл бұрын

Did yall buy or build your own high tunnel?

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

We bought it second hand.

@aaronmorrow00 3 жыл бұрын

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

@user-xt6ng5jh8i 7 ай бұрын

How do you keep weeds out of high tunnel

@LittleMountainRanch 7 ай бұрын

Just pull them.

@HP-or2li 2 жыл бұрын

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

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

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

@aaronlivingston6317 2 жыл бұрын

What gardening zone do you live in?

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

@sayle7444 11 ай бұрын

how much to construct hight tunnel

@LittleMountainRanch 11 ай бұрын

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

@scottcripple9269 3 жыл бұрын

Where is your climate and general area?

@LittleMountainRanch 3 жыл бұрын

Zone 3b - BC, Canada.

@sherry2836 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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.