Shade net, 45% shading, green, pre-cut 6 m x 10 m

Shade net / shading net 45% shade, green, packaged in 6 x 10 m rolls. Used in vegetable farming and horticulture, it protects plants from the sun and other external factors that affect crops during their growth and harvest periods.

The net is widely used for constructing greenhouses and various fences (creating a protective screen that lowers the temperature inside the greenhouse by 5–10 °C). The shade net is also useful in the home—it helps keep flying insects out of the room.

Technical specifications:

• shading percentage: 45%;
• dimensions: 6 m x 10 m;
• color: green.

Advantages:

• the mesh is made of durable and lightweight polyethylene tape;
• It is environmentally friendly and contains no metal parts;
• It is reusable;
• It is quick and easy to install;
• It provides reliable protection and ventilation.

Application:

• shades vegetable and berry crops from the sun, hail, excess moisture, and crop damage by birds;
• indispensable for drying berries, mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables;
• protects against damage caused by ripe fruit falling from fruit trees;
• protects construction sites from debris, shards, and stones falling from heights;
• suitable for fencing, shading greenhouses, covering equipment, and setting up recreation and festival areas.

The netting is secured using metal, plastic, or wooden frames, whether industrially manufactured or homemade. When shading a greenhouse, the netting is spread over plastic film or glass, covering 30 to 100% of the surface.

The technology for using shade netting is very simple. During periods of high temperatures, the net is stretched over the greenhouse surface, causing the temperature inside the greenhouse to drop by 5–10°C. On cloudy days, when there is insufficient light and heat, the net can be easily removed. Additionally, the shading net protects plastic greenhouses from hail and strong gusts of wind. In this case, the service life of the film is extended.

When using a shade net in open fields, a simple wooden frame is installed above the ridges, over which the net is stretched. In this case, the net is also capable of protecting plants not only from direct sunlight but also from hail and strong gusts of wind.

Country of origin: Turkey.

What are the benefits of a shade net?

A shade net is a type of polymer fabric consisting of numerous cells of a specific size (similar to a mosquito net). This structure significantly reduces the amount of light passing through it and, consequently, helps stabilize the temperature inside the greenhouse. During the summer season, when heatwaves are more frequent than ever, crops must be protected from excessively intense sunlight (excessive exposure can cause significant damage to plants and even lead to the complete loss of the harvest). Such nets serve as reliable shade for greenhouse plants.

High crop yields are crucial for both agriculture and private gardeners. To this end, a specialized structure such as a greenhouse is used. However, simply using greenhouses is far from always effective. To solve this problem, various improvements are applied, among which the most successful have been those manufactured using a special technology—shading nets.

Properties of shading nets

Their main function is to protect crops from excessive sun exposure. However, they also have a number of additional useful properties:

• ease and convenience of use (depending on temperature conditions, the net can be easily removed or reattached)
• protection of polyethylene-covered greenhouses from strong winds, rain, and even hail (increases the film’s durability)
• can be successfully used not only for greenhouses but also for outdoor plantings
• high strength and durability (the shade net is highly resistant to mechanical and weather-related damage)
• Compact size and light weight when folded (easy to store between uses)
• Can be used as a covering material not only for greenhouses, but also for structures such as gazebos, porches, windows, etc.

Shade net installation technology

If necessary, the net can be simply secured by stretching it over the greenhouse surface. If plants are grown outdoors, a wooden frame is installed above the beds, to which the net is attached from above. During installation, factors such as the area size, thickness, and spacing for connection to the frame should be taken into account.