Hoop Houses

A hoop house is a simple unheated structure of hoops covered with poly film, relying on solar heat to extend the season. A greenhouse typically has more permanent construction and often heating and climate control. Hoop houses cost far less and suit season extension and protected growing; greenhouses suit year-round controlled production.

Hoop houses excel at season extension: starting crops early in spring, holding them later into fall, and overwintering cold-hardy vegetables and nursery stock. The protected environment buffers cold, wind, and weather. Without supplemental heat, growing through deep winter depends on your climate and the cold-hardiness of the crop.

Ventilation is essential: hoop houses heat up fast on sunny days, even in cool weather, and can cook plants if sealed. Roll-up sides and end vents let hot air escape and bring in cooler air. Managing ventilation daily, opening on warm sunny days and closing to hold heat, is the core skill of hoop house growing.

Hoop houses are covered with UV-stabilized greenhouse poly film rated to withstand sun exposure for several seasons. Ordinary plastic degrades within a season. Securing the film tightly against wind and keeping repair tape on hand for tears extends the covering's life. The film is the part that wears, so plan for periodic replacement.

Secure the hoops and the film firmly, since wind is the main threat to a lightweight structure: anchor the frame into the ground and tension the covering so it does not flap and tear. Inadequate anchoring lets wind lift or collapse the structure. In windy locations, extra anchoring and a robust frame are worth the investment.

Yes. Hoop house frames, poly film, and anchoring and repair materials are stocked in quantities for single or multiple houses with volume pricing by quote. Ordering the structure, covering, and repair tape together ensures a complete setup and the means to maintain the film between replacements.