Benefits of Using Greenhouse Shade Cloth

When the sun is blazing and the fruit trees in the orchard or the vegetables on the farm suddenly develop brittle, white spots, looking lifeless, do you feel like all your efforts have been in vain?

Is there a tool that can protect your entire farm? The advent of shade cloth solved this major problem.

It's not a heavy blackout cloth, but a specially designed breathable fabric that filters some of the sunlight. It protects plants from UV damage while allowing them to receive the light they need to grow, protecting vegetables even on the hottest days.

How to Prevent Your Greenhouse from Getting Too Hot?

We all know that opening the greenhouse door on a hot afternoon delivers a wave of heat. Especially in hot regions, the sunlight can turn your growing space into an oven, hindering plant growth. The most effective tool for lowering greenhouse temperatures is shade cloth. Its main function is not only to block sunlight but also to directly reduce the internal temperature of the greenhouse.

Most of the heat inside the greenhouse comes from sunlight filtering through the panels. By installing shading cloth on the outside of the greenhouse, you can block most of the intense sunlight. Depending on the shading rate and your local climate, high-quality shading cloth can reduce the internal temperature of the greenhouse by 6-15°C or even more.

If the local temperature is too high, aluminum shade net can also be used to control the temperature.

What are Those White, Brittle Spots on Leaves? (And How to Prevent Them?) 

Those white or pale yellow patches on leaves and fruit are called sunburn. It's essentially plant sun damage. 

The leaves and developing fruit of a plant are susceptible to the effects of high temperatures and direct sunlight. This damage is permanent for spots on leaves or tomatoes; while it won't kill the plant, it weakens its growth, reduces yield, and may render the fruit inedible.

This is typically seen when exposed to strong, direct sunlight, such as on tomatoes and peppers. 

The problem isn't just temperature—it's that intense sunlight can damage plant cells. 

This is where shade cloth becomes the best helper in preventing plant scorching. By diffusing sunlight, shade cloth (with a shading rate of 30-40%) allows plants to receive the light they need for growth without causing damage.

How to Choose the Shading Rate of Shade Cloth?

Choosing the right shade cloth is like choosing sunscreen: the number on the label tells you how much sun protection it provides. "Shading rate" refers to the degree to which the shade cloth blocks sunlight. For example, a 40% shade cloth blocks 40% of the light, allowing 60% to pass through, transforming harsh sunlight into ideal light for plant growth.

Choosing the right shading rate depends on whether the density of the shade cloth matches the plant's needs. Below is a shade cloth density chart for reference.

In short: for growing food crops, the shading rate should be lower (30-50%); for protecting shade-loving ornamental plants, the shading rate can be higher.

Of course, if you have any questions, you can consult SUGRAND; we can provide professional customized solutions.

Action Plan for a Cooler, Healthier Garden This Summer

If you don't want to watch your plants lose productivity under the scorching sun, first, identify the biggest problem in your garden—how to lower the temperature? Next, choose a shade cloth with the right shading rate. Finally, try the simple installation method to immediately experience the benefits of greenhouse shade cloth.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SUGRAND. We are available 24/7 to solve your problems.

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