Standard Row Cover

These 0.8mil clear row cover low tunnels are one great way to get a jump start on your growing season!

They are constructed by installing 6-foot wide sheets of plastic over wire hoops that are spaced about 4-5 feet apart. The cover is pulled taut over the hoops, and the edges of the cover are secured with soil. Generally, the cover is left over the plants for 3-4 weeks.

Low tunnels are frequently used in conjunction with black plastic mulch for weed control and enhanced soil warming.  Frost protection of 2° to 4° F is afforded by the cover, but the biggest benefit is growth enhancement provided by increased solar heating.

If ambient temperatures are above 90° F, daytime temperatures might be excessive under the cover. Under those conditions, partial removal of the cover may be necessary.