Small growers average 2 lbs/ft². The best are pulling over 8 lbs/ft².
What’s the secret between poor and great yields?
One word: Climate !
Temperature swings and direct wind stress plants.
To preserve themselves, they sacrifice growth. And they take hours to turn growth back on.
This alone can cut half of the growth. First symptom: crops get leggy.
Keeping leaves dry is essential to prevent diseases. That makes condensation on the plant the enemy
Ventilate at sunrise to g increase the tunnel temperature. You'll minimize condensation.
Healthy plant, greater yields... especially for those heirlooms !
Researchers grew tomatoes at 65°F and 70°F.
At 70°F, clusters appeared 25% faster. Fruits were ripe in 6 weeks instead of 8.
Reactive ventilation keeps warmth in. Accelerating plants metabolism.
