tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post6224549831462158155..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Hoop Houses for FallUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41428545719292367852012-01-26T10:42:04.319-08:002012-01-26T10:42:04.319-08:00@Jen - I used HDPE tubing that's usually used ...@Jen - I used HDPE tubing that's usually used for piping potable water, reclaimed water, etc. It's safer than PVC, which I would avoid. While it's still polyethylene plastic, it just won't have the same issues as PVC offgassing and the like. I suppose the safest thing to use is copper tubing or something similar. I like the HDPE tubing because it is flexible and super easy to use.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70330090871943434182012-01-26T10:29:19.618-08:002012-01-26T10:29:19.618-08:00I would love to hear what you use to build your ho...I would love to hear what you use to build your hoop houses with. I haven't tried yet as I get stuck at the thought of putting pvc plastic near my veggies. What are your thoughts and experience on this? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03497193735167931697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-65104947747544862982011-10-12T10:14:17.885-07:002011-10-12T10:14:17.885-07:00I've been using sluggo plus, and neem oil. Tha...I've been using sluggo plus, and neem oil. That seems to have at least stifled the attack. My spinach, which I am dying to eat, is taking the brunt of the pillage. <br /><br />I will look into the spinosad. Thanks.Dogs or Dollarshttp://dogsordollars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52909995389487782092011-10-12T09:26:23.234-07:002011-10-12T09:26:23.234-07:00Thanks, Citric.
Dogs or Dollars - I, myself, need...Thanks, Citric.<br /><br />Dogs or Dollars - I, myself, need tips on pest control. A lot of people recommend using Bt, but I'm still leery of it (it's considered "organic") since it affects other, beneficial critters (like bees). Spinosad is another one.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89931545232731743202011-10-11T23:20:04.602-07:002011-10-11T23:20:04.602-07:00Get better! Much love to your mum.Get better! Much love to your mum.CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-58522688346940930282011-10-11T22:55:43.632-07:002011-10-11T22:55:43.632-07:00This is my first year using a Hoop House. So far r...This is my first year using a Hoop House. So far results are mixed, but yours looks lovely Crunchy. Any tips on pest control? Even more so than in summer, the bugs seem to be voracious.Dogs or Dollarshttp://dogsordollars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-55259276787563495692011-10-11T21:46:02.501-07:002011-10-11T21:46:02.501-07:00My husband and I were just talking about this brin...My husband and I were just talking about this bring a La Nina winter. (much colder than usual) and how we should do some extra plant protection. I am going to show him this posting. Great idea.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03394245146898073227noreply@blogger.com