Easy DIY double layer hinged hoop house build. You can move up 3 growing zones and eat fresh greens year round!!
Part 1: https://youtu.be/ef_TS19TRQg
Materials:
2-in x 4-in x 8-ft Stud Douglas Fir X4 = $11.08
1/2-in x 10-ft 600 Schedule 40 PVC Pipe X12 = $23.76
3/4-in x 1/2-in x 90-Degree PVC Sch 40 Tee X12 = $8.88
1/2-in x PVC Sch 40 Cap X12 = $5.88
Furring strips 1 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Pressure-Treated Board X8 = $15.84
6 Mil Greenhouse plastic 12’W x 28’L = $41.42
Total cost 1 Layer = $53.43
Total Cost 2 Layers = $106.86
Additional Materials:
1 and 1/4 in Deck Screws
3 and 1/2 in Deck Screws
Snap Clamp 1/2 Inch X 4 Inches Wide For 1/2 PVC Pipe
Hinges X2
Stainless Steel Handle X1
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this is my first season gardening through the winter. do you just open the hoophouse during the day no matter the temperature and close it at night?
Where I am in Metro Vancouver Canada,in my area is 8 Zone some times in winter we have 2-3 weeks
– 10 to -15 °C should I make a second Layer Hinged Hoophouse.Please let my know I really appreciate.
Thank you.
Very good video. Presintation was very well done. What is the dementions on the raised bed? Thanks Jerry T.
Thank you for these thoroughly demonstrated videos! What do you do with these beds during the warm season? Do you remove the hoop houses or use them year round? Also, how do you irritate with these? Do you hand water or do you use a drip system?
2 inches doesn't seems that much of a gap….Wouldn't making it bigger be a better idea ? If you have more air space, is the isolation better ?
I went to growerssolution.com to get greenhouse film and they said that using with PVC voids the warranty. Further research showed that PVC emits chlorine gas that degrades the plastic and it "can" fail in one year or less. They say to paint with acrylic paint or cover with tape. It is just where the PVC touches so it does not have to be completely "sealed". Anybody seen this kind of problem??
Awesome hoop cover Mate, Im starting with my raised beds soon will keep you posted
Thank u for this tutorial i em so trying this but with my own twik but if i did this to my own garden how would i summer with it attached when my isles are 3ft wide
Yeah, but, what do you do with the tops in the summer? Especially since you're using plastic.
James, I built 4 of these double hoop houses using your videos and they work really well. I also added gas struts so they lift easily and stay open. I would like to add vents and was wondering if you had any suggestions. Please advise. Dan
Your first hinged hoop house video inspired me to give this a shot. I still haven't built it but will in preparation for winter. Really excited to see this 2nd video about the second layer as I am 6a and going to try growing through winter. Thanks a ton for sharing this video! You said you bought a 12×28 foot roll of the plastic, was that just for this bed with 2 layers?
Hey there – hoping anyone here might be able to help me – I built this + added a 2nd hoop on top. The greenhouse is colder than outside some days, even when we don't open the hoophouses at all. I have raised garden beds, with double hoop houses, using the same plastic as he did. Same PVC, etc. I really appreciate any help!
Gas anyone added vents to their hoop houses? I could use any suggestions as my wife accidentally overheated plants.
Excellent!!
Fantastic video! You've a great way of explaining things. Anyone out there; I want to put my garden in but I'm afraid the iguanas will eat it all. Any suggestions about getting rid of them, I need to put my stuff in the ground.
How do you control heat build-up?
We have clear sunny days and it could cook the lettuce.
Inspired by your video, I now have a double layer hinged hoop house. I'm in zone 4A, so it gets cold here and can stay cold for a long time during the winter. I have some lettuces, spinach, radish and other cold tolerant veggies growing. When we have really bright sunny days, should I be opening the cover for air circulation? Love the idea of growing veggies in the winter, just need some direction on hoop heat control. Love your videos, lots of good ideas and great information. And, Tuck is the best!
why not use cross pieces and the center?
How can I remove the plastic in the spring to put wire mess over the hoop? Leaving the plastic on wouldn't work here:) (Near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Great tutorial. Thanks for this. But can you also make a tutorial to remove the plastic during early summer when you dont require one an using the same plastic back ?
Great construction! My only suggestion would be to place a small strip of electrical tape over the metal screws on the hoop joints. My thinking is the the naked metal screw may rub against the green house plastic and tear a hole in the plastic. Covering the metal screw with a small strip of electrical tape may increase the life of the garden plastic and the hoop house.
Instructions unclear. I live in zone 8a and used 10 layers to go to zone 23a. My cactus died because it was too hot.
Adding a washer inside those end caps will significantly strengthen them and help prevent them spiting over time.
Should of raised the height of the hoophouse a foot or more with all that extra 6mm… hinged with springs, oh yeah… ahem..ah higher produce.
Instead of two 6 mil plastic can you use one 12 mil?
I love what you’ve got there. I’ve been doing the same with a single layer forever. It takes it from 9a to 10b for a toasty winter. That said, you can build these soooooooo much cheaper.
Instead of plastic end caps I use a 2×4 scrap at the corners. Drill a 1” hole for each pipe with a paddle bit. A16 or 20oz drink bottle will replaces the T-connections if you just cut holes for the pipe. You could use the same water bottle to maintain a space between the visqueen layers. Instead of tape I use dollar store zip ties. Instead of metal hinges I use a small length of a scrap garden hose, split down the middle. (This is also a great trick for broken coolers) The handle is a strap of scrap nylon webbing screwed onto the frame.
Good luck with your winter gardens everyone.
My backyard conversion is up to 4,000 Sq Ft with 6 to 8" wood Chips that's approx 75 Cubic Yards of wood chips . thursday 11/8/21 brings me to 60 yards of wood chips.. Its getting exciting to see how my yard will be in April – May 2022!!!! I can see the possibility of extending my plant season with a Layered Hoop House. Keep up the great work. Best to you and TUCK