GROWER'S LIBRARY

An overview of winter production techniques for the high tunnel, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.

A review of basic high and low tunnel components, the rudiments for season extension and protected culture growing, with Lynn Byczinski and Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Learn which of our field tomato varieties are best for high tunnel and hoophouse culture, which plant habits are best for protected-culture, and which specific varieties from our field line-up are your best bet on the basis of disease resistances. Recommendations from Johnny’s tomato research and trialing team.

Learn about some options for growing flowers for cutting in a hoophouse or high tunnel, in cool and warm seasons.

Based on our extensive winter trials, this guide offers specific planting charts and guidelines for a successful winter harvest and overwintering program, with recommendations on what to plant and when to plant it.

Use this comparison chart to see at a glance which Bobcat Tunnel Kits are compatible with various options for the end walls, roof, roll-up sides, and ventilation.

A downloadable, printable version of our Shade Cloth Comparison Chart, for comparing options, recommended crops, and areas for low tunnels and high tunnels.

How to calculate your seeding and transplanting dates for overwintering flowers in an unheated high tunnel.

Basic benefits and steps for growing strawberries in your hoophouse or high tunnel, including starting your own plugs.

Use protected cropping, high tunnels, greenhouses, bird net, and other protected culture methods to maximize your return on growing fruit. Here's the basic information you need to get started.

Use Johnny's interactive planning tools and calculators to help with planning and scheduling your growing season — from calculating how much seed you'll need and when to plant, replant, and harvest it, to the resources you'll need to build your new high tunnel, our calculators can help you streamline your operation to become more productive, profitable, and enjoyable.

Guidelines for choosing the right tomato varieties to suit your particular growing needs and unique preferences, defining 3 key differentiating features, plus our recommended best varieties. 3 key questions: 1) Which vegetative growth habit best suits your needs? Indeterminate (tall and viney) OR determinate (bushy). 2) Where will you grow your tomatoes? Outdoors OR indoors/in a protected setting. 3) Which fruit characteristics are of greatest importance to you? Flavor, color, texture, yield...