We planted our strawberries one month ago, and they've grown quite a bit since then. I've been obsessively pinching off the flowers because the plants need time to develop before we ask them to give us a good crop. The strawberries seem to be appreciative of the rest we're giving them. I've also fed them with organic fish and seaweed fertilizer, and I keep them well-watered. Lucky for us, the weather has been superb, so all is well on the strawberry front. And, for the Mega-Bonus - I've also managed to stay on top of the weeds!
High tunnel strawberries one month ago.
High tunnel strawberries today.
One month ago.
Today.
High tunnel strawberry plant one month ago.
High tunnel strawberry plant today.
Let's not forget the strawberries we planted outside of the high tunnel. This is them today.
Although we were awarded a USDA grant to build the high tunnel, we've invested a lot in this project financially. So, I'm so glad to say that there is a huge difference between the high tunnel plants and those that are outside. I feel like I have a clear picture of what the high tunnel does for us because I have several different patches of strawberries planted around the farm. We have them growing in front of the tunnel, in the kitchen garden, and in the greenhouse. The strawberries are doing well in all locations, but they are growing at an insane rate under the high tunnel. I expect that we'll get a really early crop from the high tunnel, which is our goal, exactly.
In conclusion, the Fat Bear Farm High Tunnel is kicking major butt!
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