Tunnel Benefits
- Manufactured using various materials
- Long lifespan
- Various ventilation and climate control options
- Prolongs the growing season of the crops
- Traps the necessary heat inside
- Protects crops from harsh weathers
- Single span or open sided
- Designed to suit the needs of the crops
- Large-scale commercial farming
Tunnels
One-tach Construction supplies both local and imported tunnels for smaller or low-tech applications. Various sizes are available with a variety of specifications, including various ventilation options, widths and lengths. Tunnels are not climate controlled as they do not have the necessary motorisation of vents and curtains. However, certain heating and cooling equipment can be fitted which give a degree of climate control, assisting with the modification of the climate rather than full control.
Tunnels are ideal for seedling nurseries and can be fitted with overhead irrigation systems and racks. They are also ideal for small commercial operations when fitted with hydroponic systems for vine crops or leafy crops for the supply of fresh produce to local communities. It is the ideal start-up size for emerging farmers who want to first learn the ropes and use it as a stepping stone before investing in full-blown commercial multispan facilities.
Greenhouse Tunnels as Farming Solution
Our greenhouses are durable, well priced and the perfect ventilation and heating systems can be installed. The tunnels protect your crops from intense heat, winds, excessive rain and hailstones. Plants can be grown from the soil or through hydroponic farming systems. These methods allow commercial farmers to grow their vegetation in season regardless of influences from the weather. Commercial farmers looking to produce healthier plants faster can consider tunnels as one of their options. Farmers can accurately predict when their crop will be ready and have a higher degree of control in their farming. This is especially very important for large-scale farming. Although harvesting in season is important in agricultural farming, producing good quality plants is also crucial. Farmers can use tunnels to ensure the quality of their produce is good and may even assist organic farmers to grow their crops by simply influencing the climate conditions that can be controlled by the tunnel. One-tach Construction ensures that farmers attain the best value from our products is a priority. We work very close with our service providers and specialist partners to offer professional service and quality products.
What exactly is a Greenhouse Tunnel?
These types of greenhouses are structures that are used to positively influence the growth of crops. They allow crops to be grown inside a structure and within a climate-controlled environment. This helps protect the crops from harsh winds, heavy rains and the scorching sun that is too strong for the vulnerable plants. The protection they get from the greenhouse enables them to thrive more easily. Unlike multi span greenhouses, tunnels do not have automated ventilation and heating inside but simply extends the already existing growing season of the plant. Extending the growing season is done by simply trapping in the heat for longer even when the sun has set, and thus prolonging the process of photosynthesis and growth. The interior heats up due to the solar radiation that comes from the sun. It warms the plants and soil and traps the heat in the roof and walls for as long as possible. This allows the crops to continue to grow despite the weather conditions. The temperature, humidity and ventilation can be controlled by equipment fixed within the high tunnel
