Kerosene Heater in a Hoop House

Salsacharley · December 26, 2014

I've been trying to figure out an economical way to get some plants started in a hoop house by mid February here in Albuquerque. It will still be very cold with highs in the 30's and 40's and lows around 10 to 25 F. It will begin warming fairly quickly into March where the highs will get into the 50's and the lows begin keeping above freezing.

I'm looking at putting up a 17' x 30' hoop house that will be about 11' high and covered with 6 mil greenhouse film. I will put about 72 plants inside (6 rows of 12 plants). If I can get ripe tomatoes by May 1 will corner the early market where I sell.

I am considering heating the hoop house with at least one kerosene heater like the one I am linking here. Any information as to my being stupid about this would be appreciated.

Charley
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FdKEfgod5RkA1A

December 26, 2014	#1
Salsacharley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,052	Kerosene Heater in a Hoop House I've been trying to figure out an economical way to get some plants started in a hoop house by mid February here in Albuquerque. It will still be very cold with highs in the 30's and 40's and lows around 10 to 25 F. It will begin warming fairly quickly into March where the highs will get into the 50's and the lows begin keeping above freezing. I'm looking at putting up a 17' x 30' hoop house that will be about 11' high and covered with 6 mil greenhouse film. I will put about 72 plants inside (6 rows of 12 plants). If I can get ripe tomatoes by May 1 will corner the early market where I sell. I am considering heating the hoop house with at least one kerosene heater like the one I am linking here. Any information as to my being stupid about this would be appreciated. Charley http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...FdKEfgod5RkA1A