Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

High Tunnel Bramble Production

Authors: Paul A. Domoto (Iowa State University) , Gail R. Nonnecke (Iowa State University) , Linda L. Naeve (Iowa State University) , Bernard J. Havlovic (Iowa State University) , Dave Breach (Iowa State University)

  • High Tunnel Bramble Production

    Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm

    High Tunnel Bramble Production

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Abstract

High tunnels are polyethylene covered shelters being used in the vegetable industry to advance or extend the harvest season for many high value crops. Unlike traditional greenhouses, no supplemental heating is used in high tunnels. Brambles(raspberries and blackberries) are high value fruits that have good economic potential on small farms, but under Iowa conditions, they are not without risk. Traditionally, both crops are produced on biennial canes that grow vegetatively the first season (primocanes), and fruit in the second growing season (floricanes).

Keywords: Horticulture, Entomology, Leopold Center

How to Cite:

Domoto, P. A., Nonnecke, G. R., Naeve, L. L., Havlovic, B. J. & Breach, D., (2008) “High Tunnel Bramble Production”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2007(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2008
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