Agri Nette
Shade Netting for Orchards
Agricultural Shade Netting
Shade netting is a crucial tool for protecting plants, vegetables, and fruits from harsh environmental conditions, especially in large-scale agriculture. It helps reduce crop spoilage, enhancing yield quality and efficiency.
What is Shade Netting?
Shade netting is a knitted or woven polyethylene fabric used in agriculture to provide shade and protect crops from environmental hazards. It can be used as a roof structure or to create protective tunnels around crops.
Choosing the Right Shade Netting in South Africa
For optimal crop protection, choose a provider like Agri Nette, which customizes shade netting to enhance spectral transmittance and provide the right balance of light and protection for your crops.
Selecting the appropriate shade netting density is vital for crop success:
- 20%-30%: Ideal for heat-loving crops like peppers and tomatoes.
- 40%-50%: Suited for flowering plants such as orchids and begonias.
- 60%: Best for delicate crops like lettuce, preventing wilting and burning.
- 70%-90%: Perfect for shade-preferring plants such as ferns.
Agri Nette Shade Gallery
Benefits of Shade Nets
Heat
By preventing UV rays from shining on the crop, the plants will have a lower chance of experiencing burn damage. The temperature will also drop and the ground will not dry out as quickly.
Wind
Shade nets can also lessen the blow from the wind, ensuring that the orchid does not experience damage from winds.
Moisture Control
Orchards require the right amount of moisture for optimal growth. The right netting can ensure this.
Water Usage
As the soil retains more moisture and humidity, the frequency of watering will decrease, leading to reduced water usage. This ultimately enhances cost-efficiency over time.
Light Control
Some plants thrive with greater light exposure, while others flourish in the shade. Therefore, the preferred conditions can be achieved by adjusting the thickness of the shade net.
Diseases
Some diseases such as leaf spot and citrus canker can be prevented by the use of shade netting.