Lightweight shade net for vegetable gardens and young crops
Protect young plants and vulnerable crops from strong sun, drying out and the elements with this lightweight shade net.
The net filters part of the sunlight, helping to create a more stable growing climate. Ideal for use in the vegetable garden, with young plantings or during hot, dry periods.
Thanks to its open structure, air and rainwater pass through well, allowing crops to continue growing healthily.
Why use a shade net?
On sunny, dry days young plants can quickly dry out or be damaged by heat and intense sunlight. This shade net helps to:
- limit intense sunlight
- reduce drying out
- allow young plants to grow more calmly
- reduce wind load
- create a more stable microclimate
Give crops a better chance to develop well and grow into healthy plants.
Light shading and good ventilation
This shade net has:
- PAR shading of approximately 36%
- LUX shading of approximately 34%
This filters sunlight without completely cutting crops off from light and ventilation. Ideal for temporary shading of young plants and sensitive crops.
Suitable for, among others
- young vegetable plants
- lettuce and leafy greens
- cabbage varieties
- strawberries
- herbs and seedlings
- temporary shading in the vegetable garden
Strong, lightweight and reusable
The net is made from strong HDPE tape fabric with a V-mesh structure. As a result it is:
- lightweight
- easy to install
- strong and tear-resistant
- reusable for multiple seasons
In addition, it is UV-stabilised for long-term outdoor use.
Also suitable as protection against the elements
Besides shading, the net also helps protect young crops against:
- strong wind
- driving rain
- minor weather effects
This makes it widely usable during the growing season.
Available in multiple sizes
This shade net is available in rolls of:
- 2 x 100 metres
- 4 x 100 metres
Suitable for both smaller vegetable gardens and larger cultivation areas.
Specifications
- Material: HDPE
- Net construction: tape weave
- Mesh: V-mesh (0 x 12 x 5 mm)
- Colour: dark green
- Weight: 30 g/m²
- PAR shading: 36%
- LUX shading: 34%
- UV stabilisation: 300 kLy