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Question about lightweight row cover

porkchop_z5b_MI

7 years ago

Made a small hoop house of sorts with lightweight row cover to protect the brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower from those beastly cabbage moths. It is the 85% light transmission stuff. My question is -- will rain/overhead water pass through there too, or do I need to lift and water specifically that area? (rather than just letting the sprinkler run) Thanks!

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randy41_1
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
water will pass through it if its spunbonded
LoneJack Zn 6a, KC
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Most will pass through but if it rains hard some some of the rain can bounce off or temporarily cause the row cover to sag. AG19 is an example of the spunbonded row cover that randy mentioned.
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porkchop_z5b_MI
Original Author
7 years ago
This is the stuff I got
Skip1909
7 years ago
I used .55oz agfrabric over my hoop house this winter and spring, and it lets a lot of water through. For in-ground plants it should work fine.

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