High Tunnels

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant pathology program at Amarillo has established a growing High Plains Vegetable Program that includes research inside high tunnels as well as in the adjacent open fields. These videos are designed to help walk you through the process of building a high tunnel and provides helpful hints we’ve learned as we established our six high tunnels.

HIGH TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION FACT SHEET/VIDEOS

Fact Sheet

(videos)

High Tunnel Overview

Laying It Out

Irrigation System Setup

Inventory and Building Rafters

Parts Layout and Distribution

Ground Post Installation

Going Up With the Rafters

Installing the End Wall Posts

Mid Project Review and Tips

Roll-up Door Installation

Buttoning Up the Doors

Main Cover Install

Roll-up Walls Installation

Anti-Billow Cord Installation

Wind Strapping