Greenhouse Growing Tips
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GreenhouseShading Guidelines
Keepingthe greenhouse cool is accomplished by obtaininga balance of shading , ventilation and humidness . Providing the proper amount of each is the secretto a cool glasshouse . Here are some guidelinesfor shade :
Shading will be 40 % more effectual when installedon the OUTSIDE of the greenhouse . Improve coolingby suspend the cloth 4″ to 9″ above the glazingsurface . ( For SolarGro greenhouses , see our Stand - OffKit # 2090 . )
Shading instal INSIDE the greenhouse will protectyour plants from sunburn , but because of the “ greenhouseeffect ” the sun ’s energy will be immobilise in thegreenhouse and overheating can lead . Radiant / reflectiveshading ( Revolux # 2172 ) recommended .
Materials
Thefiberglassshade screen is attractive androlls up well . It has a spirit of 5 - 6 years as aroll tone , longer as a fixed panel .
Knitted plasticshades are pop becauseof their light weight and easy manipulation . Theydo revolve up easily and do not ravel when cut back tosize . living of the material is 5 - 10 days .
Black or gullible polypropyleneis very durable(lasting 8 - 15 years ) and is useable in a widerange of densities . The blue green lath - weavingpattern is more attractive for residential applications . This material does not roll up easily .
Reflective ( enhancer ribbon)shading is recommendedwhere photograph to sun and hotness is very high-pitched . Lifeof 3 - 5 years .
fluid ShadingCompounds
Shading “ paint ” is democratic where neat appearanceis not a major care . The chemical compound descend asa concentrate and can be thinned with water tothe desired blending density .
tightness
A density number is the part of light blockedby the specter . The following can be used as a generalguide :
30 % – Snapdragons , Chrysanthemums , Geraniums45 % – Lilies , Bedding Plants , Caladiums50 % – Azaleas , Begonias , Camellias , Gloxinias , African Violets , Poinsettias55 % – Pachysandra , Ivy , Orchids60 % – Diffenbachia , Stag Horn Fern , Rhododendron70 % – Fern , Anthurium , Dracaena , Philodendron75 % – Palms , Chinese Evergreen
Experience has depict that 40 to 60 % compactness issatisfactory in temperate zona , with the higherdensities of 70 and 80 % , and reflective blending , used in the Southern states . Consider using ahigh - compactness wraith on the cap , and a lower densityshade on the wall . A Light Meter ( # 6639 ) is avaluable creature in ascertain the proper amountof shading .
ShadeInstallation
The easiest method acting is to drape the spook overthe glasshouse and secure it with lines throughgrommet clip ( # 2040 ) that snap onto the edgesof the shade . If you have roof vents , fasten theshade loosely to provide the venthole to open . SnapHooks # 1447 can be used to secure shading to greenhouseglass .
