Horticulture Research Station
Authors: Laura Klavitter (Iowa State University) , Calynn Walters (Iowa State University) , Cynthia L. Haynes (Iowa State University) , Henry G. Taber (Iowa State University) , Nicholas P. Howell (Iowa State University)
High tunnels are a relatively new concept primarily used by vegetable growers for season extension (both spring and fall, but mainly for early spring production). There also are a few Iowa growers raising strawberries and cut flowers. Almost any annual outdoor vegetable crop can be raised successfully in a high tunnel, but the key is profitability. A common structure is 30 × 96 ft and typically costs about $1.60 to $2.35/sq ft (with automatic side rollup). Some crops can be double cropped in a high tunnel (peppers, pole beans, and specialty cucumbers).
Keywords: RFR A9016, Horticulture
How to Cite: Klavitter, L. , Walters, C. , Haynes, C. L. , Taber, H. G. & Howell, N. P. (2010) “Forcing Spring Bulbs in High Tunnels for Profitability”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2009(1).