Fruit Protection with Shade Cloth
Sunlight is certainly important for fruit production, but is there such thing as too much? Shade cloth is used in vineyards to protect fruits from harsh sunlight and heat. It enables farmers to control temperatures and manage sunlight. There are various advantages to shade cloth.
Better Fruit Quality
Sunburn can result from excessive exposure to sunlight. However, shade cloth can help lower the risk. Shade cloth can help promote better color development, sweeter fruit, and more consistent ripening, resulting in higher quality fruit. Shade cloth also helps regulate high temperatures, preventing fruit dehydration.
Better Yields
Providing fruit with an adequate amount of light results in healthier, better fruit. Protecting fruit from direct sunlight reduces fruit loss, resulting in increased yields. Growers can expect better revenues due to reduced fruit loss that comes from using shade cloth.
Application
Shade cloth comes in a wide range of colors, percentages, and sizes. The hue required is heavily influenced by the crop's specific light diffusion requirements. Shade cloth percentages block a specific quantity of sunlight, and the percentage required varies depending on the climate. Using the appropriate shade cloth color and percentage can significantly improve growing conditions, resulting in healthier plants and better harvests.
