Re: Shade cloth percentage

From: "Clarence Hammer" chammer at cfl.rr.com> on 2002.05.20 at 18:19:57(8832) 73% is the most common here I think, and was also in central Texas. Sometimes that alone isn't enough, depending on what you're growing. Also, I have long ago gotten away from the 'commercial' black color, as it transmits too much heat, altho you can counter this by raising the cloth slightly above the greenhouse cover. 3 mil PP -- this doesn't sound near thick and strong enough. 6 mil is as thin as I go, and if not UV treated even it will only last a few months here in full sun. UV will last 3 to 5 years. Russ. +More >I'm wondering what percentage shade cloth people are using...... cover with 3mil PP or stand alone. >Susan

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