How to Build Hoop Houses : Plastic Hoop House Skins

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The plastic skin on a greenhouse or hoop house keeps in the ultraviolet rays, which means more heat for plants. Choose the plastic, or poly, skin for a hoop house with a professional organic farmer in this free gardening video. Expert: Daniel Botkin Bio: Daniel Botkin is an avid organic gardener, micro-farmer and permaculture advocate who recognizes the timeliness of backyard agriculture and permaculture-style food gardens. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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2 Responses to How to Build Hoop Houses : Plastic Hoop House Skins

  1. When covering a long hoop house, say 40X60 ft long, do you overlap and tape the plastic? Most plastic I can find comes only 20 ft wide.

    kcraig51
    June 18, 2012 at 3:57 pm
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  2. great videos for ppl like me. thks.

    jalexandref
    June 18, 2012 at 4:37 pm
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