Tag: Type of Net House

Although every gardener has a different set of goals and needs, type of net house, shade cloth, or mesh screen. These can help increase yields and encourage early plantings.

There are several different types of shade net made for gardening uses such as

  1. Polypropylene
  2. UV-resistant nylon.

Shade netting comes in a variety of sizes and mesh-size specifications. The type of net house you choose for your polyhouse.

  1. Should be large enough to hold up against strong winds.
  2. Without becoming so large that it flies away.
  3. Mesh size refers to how much light passes through each square inch of mesh.
  4. And manufacturers typically use mesh sizes such as 30 x 30 or 50 x 50 inches for their nets.

If you’re growing leafy vegetables, look for shade netting with smaller mesh holes. If you’re growing delicate flowers, look for larger openings.

Shade netting can also be used as a material for erosion control on slopes with its permeable nature holding soil in place.

Stormwater management is especially important during periods of drought, which requires creative solutions like shade netting.