Hoop Houses Provide Optimal Conditions for Increased Crop Production Year-round

I worked with the non-profit organization Eco Vrindavan Inc., located in Moundsville West Virginia to grow and provide organic food local community. Wheeling’s Grow Ohio Valley, an that supports production, assisted installing “hoop houses” which increase length of growing season production. Hoop houses are unheated structures covered plastic where crops planted directly into ground. While working for observed how hoop extend by keeping ground from freezing ensuring survival selected through winter months. During this internship, grew, planted, harvested various greens order produce learned what types do well cold climates ones not have gained experience organically fertilize plants, check soil quality, look mites other diseases on crops. Currently, preparation spring planting is underway ensure early flowers summer vegetables. may benefits growers who need be available all year long help minimize labor costs pests away while temperature changes negatively affect In future, hope educate use introduce more communities statewide.