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  • From: robert schuler <sunnfarm AT bellatlantic.net>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Shade cloth for greenhouse
  • Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 21:11:42 -0400

Polypropylene is best it will last almost forever, 40% shade is best for
vegetables in summer, 50 or 55% best for flowers. 20 Ft is not enough I
prefer ground to ground cover. When you order 20 ft wide shade they
custom cut it to length, order the length you need. I use 5 - 20x 45 ft
lengths on my house. I leave two tow ropes always attached to each
sheet, that way I can retract the shade on cloudy days and quickly pull
it back when the sun comes out, takes 5 minutes. Call Maryland plants
and supplies at 1-800 248-2818

pam AT twinoaks.org wrote:

> I asked this question on the new High Tunnels list,
> but got only one reply, so I'm trying here too. I want
> to get shade fabric to put over our new gothic arch
> greenhouse/hoophouse. I have several questions:
> What fabric? Polypropylene? Polyethylene?
> Avoid PVC, right, because it deteriorates the poly
> sheeting?
> Knitted or woven?
> Black or white?
> 50% shade? 55%?
> The greenhouse is 30' x 96'. Would a 20' wide
> piece give enough shade? I've been advised that I
> could pull it nearer the ground on the south side than
> on the north.
> Any recommended suppliers?
> I'm in zone 7 in central Virginia and have
> planted tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and zucchini
> now, and want to grow watermelons, cantaloupes,
> winter squash, peanuts and jicama for the summer.
> Anyone got any tips from their experience?
> Thanks, Pam Dawling, Twin Oaks, Louisa, Virginia
>
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