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.
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.
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.
Here are some quick conversions -
(Match Length of Shade Cloth with Length of Structure)
Hoop House Width | Shade Cloth Width Recommendation |
10' | 12' |
11'4 |
20' |
12' | 20' |
14' | 20' |
20' | 32' |
30' | 42' |
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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Do these have a hem around the edges?
They do not have a hem but they have a finish knit. This finish knit prevents them from unraveling.
Is this fabric made with virgin or recycled plastic?
It's virgin plastic.