Why Year-round Planning Matters for Your Hoop House

Ever wondered how top growers keep their hoop house productive through snow, heat waves, and everything in between? Or how they manage to harvest greens in February and tomatoes by May?

The secret isn’t luck — it’s year-round planning.

Why Year-Round Planning Matters in a Hoop House

Hoop houses (also called high tunnels) are powerful season-extension tools. According to the USDA NRCS, these structures can help farmers grow earlier in the spring, later into the fall, and even year-round, by creating a more stable, warmer microclimate.

But, without proper planning, you risk getting timing wrong, exhausting your soil, running into pest buildups, or underutilizing your hard-earned infrastructure. That’s where deliberate crop planning comes in.

Make sure you:

1. Map Out a Seasonal Cycle
2. Choose the Right Crops for Each Season
3. Practice Soil Health and Crop Rotation
4. Balance Water, Fertility & Pest Management
5. Check out our latest article for in-depth tips! 

Ready to Maximize Your Hoop House?

If you want a thriving, profitable, year-round system, planning is the foundation. The more strategically you use your hoop house, the more value it delivers all year long.

Let’s grow smarter together — and get the most out of your hoop house every season.