What is the difference between a hoop house and a cold frame?

While the structure is essentially the same the migration from the name Cold Frame to Hoop House is significant because growers found that Hoop Houses could also be good for growing crops year round. Instead of white overwintering plastic, Hoop House growers cover their Coldframe with greenhouse grade poly.

How much would it cost to build a hoop house?

Prices for an easily built plastic enclosed hoop house fall well below the costs of other greenhouse structures. You can assemble the hoop house in just a couple of hours at a cost of approximately $1 or less per square foot.

Will hoop house keep plants from freezing?

A semi-permanent solution is the hoop house. It’s a frame that can be used to support a variety of covers for plants. You can build them directly over your garden and leave them up year-round, using lightweight fabrics in summer to give plants protection from insects and animals.

How do you insulate a hoop house?

Use a twin wall hard covering for your end-walls, preferably an 8 mm twin wall polycarbonate. Put scrap greenhouse plastic over end-wall openings not being used. Better seal the base of your structure to reduce air transfer. Use frost blanket as an additional layer of insulation just above the crops.

How do you winterize a hoop house?

How to Winterize a Greenhouse

1. Repair any panels.
2. Shore up your caulking and sealing.
3. Check your heating system.
4. Drain any pipes that may freeze.
5. Clean the entire greenhouse.
6. Insulate with bubble wrap.
7. Set up circulating fans for airflow.
8. Place plastic sheeting around frost-susceptible plants.

What can I grow in my hoop house in the winter?

In this post, we put together a list of 9 of the best crops to grow in a high tunnel hoop house during the winter.

1. Kale. If we are talking about plants that like the cold (and we are), kale is a perfect example.
2. Spinach.
3. Salad Mix.
4. Boc Choi / Pac Choi.
5. Carrots.
6. Beets.
7. Radish.
8. Turnips.