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[kim maser <kimk_maser@yahoo.ca>]

Hi Rondi- Strawberries and raspberries do quite well with high tunnels. I'm going to experiment with PrimeJim and PrimeJan blackberries here as well. I'm also going to try some hardier seedless grapes and try some winter protection techniques. The tunnels give you a some control over the climate especially in colder areas.

 

Kim Maser

Zone 3/ Zone 4

Canada

Rondi <nafex@mokalive.com> wrote:

> Hey, I've been reading a bit about strawberries under high tunnels 
> (planted in soil) and wondering if anyone here has done this. From what 
> I understand when the berries and high tunnel is coupled with drip 
> lines there is control over spring hazards such as drought, blossom 
> frost damage and insect damage. Once blooms are present and day temps 
> are above freezing that the sides are
>  put up for pollination and 
> circulation.
>
> I have a patch about 13 x 20 I'm thinking of doing this with and would 
> love to talk with others experimenting like this. I have bees and 
> thought about sticking a nuc (starter hive) in to help with 
> pollination. Also, this technique is being tested on extending 
> raspberry production in the fall. What other possibilities are there 
> with fruit?
>
> Rondi
>
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