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DeWitt, Iowa

or whatever they are called. What is an easy one to build? I have plastic to put on them but i dont know a design that would work. i am looking for smaller ones that maybe are in a triangle shape? Thanks for any help.

3/28/2010 10:14:11 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Bend 1/2" PVC over rebar.

3/28/2010 10:36:03 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Cover with white row cover cloth. AKA Ohio valley hooch.

3/28/2010 10:49:54 AM

South Hero, VT

Here's one easy way to build a hoop house. If you want more links, let me know. http://westsidegardener.com/howto/hoophouse.html

3/28/2010 1:03:07 PM

Ohio

I started using this type of hoop house when I first seen it in JD's diary. Before I used pvc pipe.
I use cattle fencing , bend it to the shape I want and then cover it with 4m or 6m plastic.

In this photo in JD's diary he used a heavier gage wire that is used for concrete.

JD's Diary Picture
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=79825

3/28/2010 3:03:57 PM

DeWitt, Iowa

Thanks for the ideas everyone. I have some cattle panel and that sounds like a pretty simple yet good way to make one thanks Brooks!

3/28/2010 10:33:19 PM

DeWitt, Iowa

Brooks few questions. Does it need to be heated? and if not how much is the temperature difference without a light or anything?

3/29/2010 8:26:38 AM

Buffalo, New York

I only heat mine with soil cables....make sure to open them on warm days and close at night.

3/30/2010 12:55:34 PM