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Shade cloth

14 years ago

I'm getting more sun scald than I expected here, and want to use this wide-weave burlap material I have. I'm growing 4 plants in cages in a 4' x 4' raised bed, and I could construct some kind of frame to hold the shade cloth away from the plants, but I'm wondering if I could just lay the cloth over the plants?

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oliveoyl3
14 years ago
use bamboo poles & attach corners with rope instead

think wind + fruit + cloth = broken stems
digdirt2
14 years ago
Agree. A separate suspension system out of direct contact with the plants will work much better. If for no other reason than you need a good air space between the tops of the plants and covering to avoid trapping heat.

Dave
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