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LowCat™ Tunnel Half Acre Farm Kit

LowCat™ Tunnel Half Acre Farm Kit

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LowCat™ Tunnel Kit (Bed Width)

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LowCat™ Tunnel Kit consists of 660 Hoops and Shock Cord. Included are 120 U-Stakes to hold down the cover and 60 Carry Bags for storage and installation.

This kit which can potentially cover 6,000 row feet at 10’ between hoops or 3,000 feet at 5’ spacing of hoops.

Save $1,000 when purchased in bulk.

Also included is a shoulder strap and a carabiner to carry the bag and leave your hands free during setup.

Your choice of row cover, poly, perforated poly, shade cloth, or insect netting is all that is needed and is sold separately.

Recommended spacing between hoops is 5' to 10'. 10’ is best for indoor protection and 5’ gives you the best wind and snow resistance  An 11 hoop kit can create 50 to 100 feet of low tunnel depending on your spacing.

Patent Pending

The LowCat™

Low Tunnel Hoops

These are a game changer for me! They hold up to our ferocious winds. They withstood 50 mph gusts yesterday. I had given up on using low tunnels, but these are making it possible again.

Margie from California

It really is SO easy. I had someone helping but I could have done it myself. They look great and are brilliantly designed.

Trish from New Hampshire

Literal Hurricane Winds and our Neversink Tools hoops are okay!

Finney Family Farm

I installed and directly had 40 mph wind gusts with no issues at all. Great product. I’ll be buying more.

Will from Virginia

These are working in my raised beds even with West Texas winds.

Melissa from Midland, Texas

I just used your frost tunnel. I cannot believe how simple it was!! Thank you for such a simple quick design. You saved me hours of agony!

Lisa

We received our low tunnel and it has went through 2 plus inches of snow and 30 plus mph winds and has held up great!

Mckenzie River Farm

Love ours even in high winds!

Tad from Indiana

These hoops are so easy to install I’m loving mine

Joe from Florida

Received mine and installed in less than 5 mins. Definitely want more!!

Andy from Florida

I just got mine and put them up today! It’s so nice and easy to put up!

Michelle from Idaho

These are working great on the very windy, northern prairies of Canada! Worth every dollar spent

JE Geo from Canada

I just got a bunch through NRCS grant .... I think it's a game changer for getting things planted in summer

Jonathan K. from Bloomington Indiana

I have these and used them this spring and early summer and they are great! Have some with shade cloth on my turmeric and ginger for the summer.

Mama Hoffman

We use these ... for cut flowers. We get very windy in the spring... these LowCats have held up better than anything we tried. Definitely worth the cost.

Killdeer Farms CA

Apply For NRCS Funding for your LowCat Purchase

The NRCS department of the USDA can help reimburse your purchase of a LowCat tunnel and covering. It is pretty easy to apply. Just reach out to your local NRCS representative. To find yours, CLICK HERE, and select your state and county. Your rep can walk you through it.

LowCats exceed the NRCS requirements.

CLICK HERE for The LowCat Technical Sheet to give your NRCS Rep.

NRCS cost share contribution

1000 square feet or less - $4 to $5 per square foot

1000 to 5000 square feet - $1 to $2 per square foot.

Historically Underserved Farmers can get higher rates.

Most states have signed on to the program. To find out if your state participates, talk to your NCRS representative. The EQIP reimbursement practice code for Low Tunnels is 821. Example reimbursement rates for Georgia can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the document.

It is important to contact your local NRCS representative for accurate information and to check whether your state participates. CLICK HERE, and select your state and county. Your rep can walk you through it.

Works with all Coverings

  • Clear Heavy-duty Poly
  • Perforated Poly
  • Insect Netting
  • Shade Cloth
  • Row Cover

Coverings can be combined and layered.

Heavy Duty

Professional Quality

Uprights are made of high carbon thick spring steel with zinc coating. Arches are Stainless Steel for a lifetime of use without rust.

Regular hoops are 27” High, great for use with a variety of crops.

Designed for the High Production Market Farm

Hands Free

Easy Setup

No bulky hoops to carry. Store and organize hundreds of hoops on a wall. LowCat bag included with every kit. (Strap and carabiner sold separately.)

LowCat Advantages

  • The LowCat's unique patent pending design makes it easy to move around the farm and extremely fast to set up.
  • There are no bulky and awkward hoops to carry around.
  • It is self tightening so coverings stays taut making it the low tunnel with the best protection from the wind. 
  • The Arch is stainless steel which will not rust.
  • Many coverings can be layered and combined.
  • Using a riser, The LowCat height can be extended for taller crops.
  • Sides slide up and down without ripping.

Hands Free Installation

The only low tunnel where you need not carry hoops.

The LowCat bag keeps your hands free during set up and holds 100' of tunnel. Easy to store and carry.

Raise and Lower Sides

Harvest and Vent the LowCat with ease. Sides slide up or down and stay in place. Perfect for the high production small scale market farm.

Extra Secure Covering

Unique to the LowCat, you have the option of slipping the covering over the bottom ring which provides even stronger holding against high wind. It also holds the covering taut to the ground to prevent intrusion by wind or insects. Note: Care should be taken with lighter coverings.

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Coverings Stay Tight

High Wind Resistance

Low tunnels fail when wind is allowed to enter. Wind resistance is directly related to the tightness of the covering and your setup, the covering you choose, and the distance between hoops.

Other low tunnels require regular stretching of covering from the ends which is difficult and inconvenient.

The unique feature of the LowCats Shock Cord means that the covering stays tight without intervention.

This results in a better look, easier setup, and much greater wind resistance.

While low tunnels have their limits, the LowCat has the highest wind protection of them all.

Tips for Best Wind Protection

  • Use heavier coverings like Heavy Duty Poly or Heavy Weight Frost Covering.
  • Covering width must be correctly sized for the LowCat tunnel so there is no extra fabric/poly that will catch the wind.
  • Avoid coverings that are ripped.
  • Lower tunnels have better wind resistance, so for windy areas, avoid tunnel risers.
  • Setup covering so that it is taut. Avoid floppy covering setups that will allow wind to enter.
  • Push all rings into the soil slightly so that the covering is completely touching the ground on both sides.
  • For high wind situations or in loose soil use anchor stakes.
  • When a severe windstorm is expected, you may want to remove coverings as a precaution.
  • Watch our video on High Wind Setup HERE
Rust Free Arch

Stainless Steel

The Arch of any field tunnel is exposed to wear and the elements. The LowCat is the only one made of stainless steel.

More Information

LowCat Videos

For more about installing and using LowCat tunnels check out our YouTube LowCat playlist.

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