High Elevation Season Extension (HESE)

High Elevation Season Extension Beds in Telluride

High Elevation Season Extension (HESE) Reports & Fact Sheets

Gardening in high-altitude regions presents unique challenges, but High Elevation Season Extension (HESE) beds are an excellent solution. These specially designed beds help maximize warmth, extend growing seasons, and enhance water efficiency. Below are helpful fact sheets and reports that dive deeper into HESE gardening trials for various crops:

HESE Growing Trials Reports

These reports detail our local HESE bed experiments and the results from growing different crops in the San Miguel Basin. They provide valuable insights into what works best for high-elevation gardening.

• HESE Bed Reports & Results: Data and results from ongoing HESE bed projects in the San Miguel Basin.
• HESE Brochure (Growing Trials): An overview of the HESE method and our local growing trials, including successes and challenges faced in the San Miguel Basin.

HESE Crop Fact Sheets

These fact sheets provide specific information about growing various crops in HESE beds at high altitudes, including best planting practices, care, and results from local trials.

• HESE Summer Squash Fact Sheet: Learn about growing summer squash in HESE beds, including tips for maximizing yield in shorter growing seasons.
• HESE Strawberries Fact Sheet: Discover the benefits of growing strawberries in HESE beds, with insights into successful planting and care in high-altitude environments.
• HESE Lettuce Fact Sheet: Tips and guidelines for growing lettuce in HESE beds, from soil preparation to extending the harvest season.
• HESE Carrots Fact Sheet: How to grow carrots in high-altitude conditions using HESE beds, including soil and temperature considerations.
• HESE Winter Greens Fact Sheet: Ideal crops for winter greens in HESE beds, and how to extend the growing season for cold-hardy greens.
• HESE Beans Fact Sheet: Discover the best practices for growing beans in high-altitude HESE beds, including timing, spacing, and care.
• HESE Broccoli Fact Sheet: Growing broccoli in HESE beds: extend the growing season and manage temperature fluctuations effectively.

Additional Resources

For more detailed guidance on HESE bed construction, growing tips, or to view additional growing trial data, please refer to the following:

• How to Build HESE Beds: Step-by-step instructions for creating your own High-Elevation, Sustainable, Efficient beds.

Get Involved or Learn More

If you have any questions or want to learn more about HESE gardening methods or how you can participate in upcoming trials, feel free to contact us:

• Office: 1120 Summit Street, Norwood, CO 81423 (Across from the Fairgrounds)
• Phone: 970-327-4393