In the hot months of the year, it is necessary to protect greenhouse plants from excessive heat. Apart from the proper ventilation that the greenhouse needs, shading also helps in reducing the temperature of the greenhouse by minimizing the amount of sunlight passing through.
When choosing a shade cloth, you should pay attention to its percentage and color. Shade netting is made of UV-resistant materials and although it scatters light, it still converts some of it into heat, depending on the shade netting color.
Colors of shade netting
The 2 most common shade net colors are green and white although there may be more. Each of these colors has a different quality and effect on the growth of plants. Different colors manipulate the light spectrum in different ways by filtering different parts of the spectrum, and this has caused greenhouse owners to go for one of these colors based on the product they grow. This change in the light spectrum can have a beneficial or adverse effect on plant growth depending on the needs of the plant.
Shade fabrics with dark colors, absorb heat and do not allow harmful UV rays to penetrate. Each of these colors can be very useful for a type of product, for example, a white shade net is very suitable for fruits such as citrus fruits, apples, almonds, apricots, peaches, etc., as well as protecting them from the blowing of cold air masses.
What color shade cloth is the best?
Shade netting not only reduces heat but also diffuses light, and the color of shade netting affects plant growth. So, in addition to the percentage of shade cloth, you should consider what color shade cloth to choose to meet the needs of the particular plant you are growing.
Lighter shade fabrics, such as white shade net, will reflect the sun’s heat from the greenhouse, and this will vary based on the needs of the plant you are growing. The color of the shade fabrics should be in a way that spreads the light but does not
Darker colors such as black shade cloth are more popular with growers and greenhouse owners. When choosing the right shade net, check the characteristics of each of these colors and the spectrum of light they pass through, and adapt their property to the product you are going to grow. In addition to the shade net color, consider other factors such as material density, fabric material, and the amount of shade.
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