How to build a small inexpensive low-tunnel hoop house

Building Supplies for raised bed wood frames (2) 2”x6”x 8ft studs (used wood if possible) (2) 2”x6”x 3ft boards (used wood if possible) (4) 4”x4”x6” wood blocks (24) 3” course, exterior wood screws Tools: Power drills, 1/8” drill bits, Phillips screw bits Saws, pencils, tape measure

Building Supplies for Low Tunnel (2) 10ft, 1/2” PVC Pipe (10) 1ft sections of 1/2” steel rebar (1) 9ft x 12ft, 2 mil, plastic drop cloth Duct Tape, Staples, Plastic lids Tools: Hack saw, Hand saw, Saw horses, Hammer, Staple gun, Tape measure, marker

Building a Wood Frame Arrange the parts in rectangle with the blocks in the corners. Pre-drill holes for screws. Screw it...together. Fill with dirt.

Building the Low Tunnel Cut PVC into 5 ft lengths

Building a Low Tunnel Cut Rebar into 1ft lengths, Score and Bend

Building the Low Tunnel Drive the rebar into the ground to stabilize the PVC ribs. The PVC fits over the rebar.

Building the low tunnel Attach plastic to a rod, use plastic and duct tape the prevent tares.

Building the low tunnel Place the rod on one side of the bed. Pull plastic snug over the ribs. Attach plastic to other side of the bed frame.

Good Luck!