During this course, you will learn how to manage the unique hoop house climate to produce high yielding, high quality crops.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• The effects of light intensity, light quality, soil and air temperature, humidity, air movement, leaf wetness, and soil salinity in hoop houses
• How the hoop-house-growing environment influences management of disease, water, insects and soil salinity, as well as plant development and growth
• Techniques for managing hoop house heat
• The proper management of hoop house vents for crop pollination

HOW YOU WILL LEARN:

• Seminar presentations
• Q&A

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Market gardeners who want to manage fruit and vegetable crops in hoop houses