ANN ARBOR, Mich. - s4story -- Nifty Hoops, a leading provider of high tunnels and hoop house solutions, is helping Midwest gardeners and farmers extend their growing season well into winter. With temperatures dropping and outdoor gardens slowing, Nifty Hoops' high tunnels provide a protected environment that allows for continued production of fresh, nutrient-rich crops throughout the colder months.

High tunnels, also known as hoop houses, create an ideal microclimate that shields plants from frost, snow, and harsh winds, while keeping soil temperatures warmer for longer. This makes it possible to grow cold-hardy vegetables that would otherwise struggle in open-air conditions.

Winter Planting Recommendations
Nifty Hoops recommends focusing on crops that thrive in lower light and cooler temperatures during the Midwest winter:
Leafy greens: Spinach, kale, and mache, which are ideal for overwintering
Brassicas: Mustard greens and Asian greens such as tatsoi and mizuna
Herbs: Parsley and chives, which can survive in high tunnel conditions

Suggested Winter Planting Timeline for Midwest Growers:

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August - October: Sow greens, roots, and herbs for harvest through the deep-winter months.  August for long-season roots and bunching greens, September for head vegetables like lettuce and pac choi, and October for baby salad greens
November – January: Protect existing crops with row covers to maintain growth
February – March: Start cool-weather seedlings inside the tunnel for an early spring harvest
April – May: Transplant summer fruiting crops with supplemental row covers to get an early start on the summer harvest

Extend Your Growing Season with Nifty Hoops High Tunnels
By leveraging Nifty Hoops' high tunnels, Midwest growers can maximize their winter harvest, protect crops from harsh weather, and enjoy fresh, nutrient-rich produce year-round.

About Nifty Hoops: Nifty Hoops is working to radically re-localize food systems around the United States by helping our growers become successful and profitable while feeding our communities. To do this, they have designed a series of more efficient crop protection structures, which increase the resilience of farms against wind, rain, and cold and extend the growing season through the winter months. They have drawn from their backgrounds in engineering and farming, and taken feedback from growers to redesign how high tunnels are manufactured, sold, and built.

Contact: https://www.niftyhoops.com/contact