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Pataskala,OH

I have noticed recent posts with their wntire patch covered with a tent of it. I would like to know if there has been any significant diffirence in growth using it to trap in the heat. I might consider doing that next year especially since the last 3 summers have been cold. Also I could keep the temperature more constant.Has the wind affected the tent by ripping it? I have a ton of wind at my patch area.

8/29/2009 8:20:17 PM

Upstate S.C.

Nic, I belive your talking about shade fabic. It's used mainly by growers in EXTREME heat zone's. It's helps with sunburn on leaves, fruit ect.

8/29/2009 8:30:17 PM

Winston Salem NC

if its white and over a whole plant it is more than likey floating row cover or Remay fabric. It is supposed to keep some heat in. There are a couple thickness' that vary the amount of retention. I dont know about the wind tearing it up though.

8/29/2009 8:35:32 PM

Bloomington, IN

this?

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=118584

8/29/2009 9:23:48 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

I wonder what that costs..?

8/29/2009 11:27:34 PM

Dummer Twp - Ontario

The product in question is Reemay and it was ordered in large rolls as most retail sizes are 8' x 50'. The cost to do one plant would be approx. $100 retail I believe. It seems to be raising the daytime temps at least 5 degrees Celcius from what I hear.

8/30/2009 6:10:39 AM

Bristol, ME ([email protected])

Johnny's Selected Seed has Agribon-19 in a 30' x 100' roll for $70. I've had a roll for 5 years and have reused the stuff over and over..It's the same as Remay, maybe a bit stronger but just as light. I raised my daytime temp by 20 degrees covering the whole plant with it a few years ago.

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/catalog/product.aspx?category=292&subcategory=622&item=9054

8/30/2009 8:32:53 AM

Elmira, N,Y,

whats it do for the night time
temps.

8/30/2009 8:48:47 AM