would this work for double row cover season extension?

16 years ago

I want to build a geodesic dome using this hardware:

http://www.strombergschickens.com/starplate_building_system/starplate_index.php

I'd like to cover it with sheet plastic this winter, but within a year or two I'd like to make removable rigid plastic sheets that could be exchanged for lath in the summer, I would build in some small vents in the sides and roof.

This year I'd simply like to get some season extension for cold season crops under double row cover. Would I need to work out some sort of vent or just open the door a little on warm days?

thanks,

ellen

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tom_n_6bzone
15 years ago
You might get good responses at the greenhouse and garden structure forum:

Here is a link that might be useful: Greenhouse and Garden Structure Forum
sfallen2002
15 years ago
No reason a GD wouldn't work. You will need a strategy for venting. IMO, air circulation can be as simple as two windows open at diff sides of your struct.

Each layer of protection moves your plants 1 zone south, acc. to Eliot Coleman. I presume to assume this is true up to a point - I mean, -30 is -30.. brr..

Adding too many layers of protection means less light reaches your plants, so.. a grain of salt.

Instead of going all out with the replaceable panels, I suggest putting shade cloth over it in summer and having a large-ish vent area where you make it way bigger in summer and close up in the fall. No need to do the whole dome.

I have no GD experience, but have "managed" a hoop house for 4 years, and what can I say - it works. Looks not so grand as a GD though.
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angelady777 (Angela) - Zone 6
15 years ago
Great post, sfallen2002. I had to write to let you know. I'm sure many are reading this and finding your info and just not commenting because they don't have anything else to add to the thread, so I thought I'd make sure you got acknowledged. Your info helped me a lot. Thanks!

~Angela