63% Black Shade Fabric, 72"wide (full 150 Ft Roll)

Shade fabric is used on hoops in summer to lower soil temperatures in the field or garden, to hasten germination of cool weather fall crops, to prevent bolting and bitterness in heat-sensitive crops (such as lettuce and spinach) and to protect against wind damage and drying. UV stabilized, rot and mildew proof, this black polypropylene woven shadecloth has a life of 5-7 years, more if stored out of the sun during periods of non-use. General field guidelines: for vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers, use 30% shadecloth in areas with very hot summers; for lettuce, spinach and cole crops, use 47% in hot areas, 30% in northern or coastal climates. Use 63% for shade-loving plants. Shadecloth is also used over greenhouses in summer to reduce the need for expensive ventilation. The maximum shade density (80%) is often used over patios and skylights to cool people as well as plants. It is also a great idea for winter pool covers.

This item measures more than 60" in length or cannot ship in a box. Accordingly, UPS charges us a $5 "Special Handling" fee that we added to the retail cost of this item.

Unit Ship Weight: 33 lbs.