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USA High Tunnel for Strawberry Growing
Strawberry is the definitive high tunnel crop across Latin America and the US. Rain protection reduces botrytis (gray mold) incidence by up to 70%, the leading cause of losses in this crop. The microclimate created under the plastic extends the productive season by 60-90 days, substantially improving total economic return from the planting.
Technical Specs
Ideal Temperature
57 to 72 °F
Relative Humidity
55 to 70%
Crop Cycle
150 to 210 days
Yield vs Field
2 to 3×
Up to 70% less botrytis
Rain protection eliminates fruit wetting that activates Botrytis cinerea, the leading cause of strawberry post-harvest loss in open-field production.
60-90 day season extension
The warmer high tunnel microclimate delays plant dormancy onset, extending production well into fall when prices are typically higher.
Firmer fruit with longer shelf life
Without direct rain on ripe fruit, high tunnel strawberries have greater firmness, lower free moisture content and 2-3 days longer shelf life.
Agronomist Tip
Install drip tape at 2 inches depth in strawberry high tunnels, this maintains soil moisture without wetting foliage or fruit, the single most effective cultural practice for controlling both botrytis and spider mite.
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