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Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 30% Black

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List Price: $67.99
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Not finding the size you need? Check out our 30% Black Mono Filament Shade option.

GREENHOUSE SHADE CLOTH

Our greenhouse shade cloth is UV stabilized, rot and mildew resistant, and has an 8-year warranty with a 16-year life expectancy. Shade cloth is an important component of your greenhouse to keep your plants safe during the intense summer heat.

WHY DO I NEED SHADE CLOTH?

Shade cloths protect the plants with light diffusion and UV protection. They also help to keep your greenhouse cool, improve plant ventilation, reduce water usage, and help to prevent sunburn on plants.

What Size of Shade Cloth Should I buy?

You will want the cloth to cover from hip to hip on your hoop house or cover loosely over the desired area that needs protection. Install clips to secure the shade cloth every 24-36". Shade cloth can also be installed using lock channel and spring wire. Check out this video tutorial on how to add shade cloth to a high tunnel greenhouse.

Note: Because each order is custom cut we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.

Here are some quick conversions based on Bootstrap Farmer Greenhouse kits -

(Match Length of Shade Cloth with Length of Structure)

 Hoop House Width Shade Cloth Width Recommendation
10' 20'
11'4
20' (20' for Gothic)
12' 20'
14' 20' (32' for Gothic)
20' 32' (42' for Gothic)
30' 42'

 

 

WHAT PERCENTAGE SHADE CLOTH SHOULD I BE USING?

Need help determining which % shade cloth to get?

Choose shade density based on climate, plant's light needs, and heat sensitivities.

30% Northern Zones - Mixed Vegetables
50% Southern Zones & Tomatoes, Lettuce, Mixed Crops

 

30% (left) vs. 50% (right)

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FEATURES

  • Black polyethylene knitted fabric
  • 8 Year Warranty & 16 Year Life Expectancy
  • 30% Shade
  • 70% Light Transmittance
  • U.V. Treated
  • Does not include clips

Because each order is custom cut we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.

SHIPPING VIA MOTOR FREIGHT (SEMI)

Rolls over 120 lbs. must ship via motor freight. We will notify you if your order requires this shipping method. Click here for information about freight delivery.


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