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Clear Slitted Row Cover Low tunnels are ideal for the early production of many vegetable crops. They are constructed by installing 6-foot wide sheets of either slitted or perforated plastic over wire hoops that are spaced about 4 feet apart. To prevent wind damage, the cover is pulled taut over the hoops (but not stretched), and the edges are secured with soil. Generally, the cover is left over the plants for 3-4 weeks. The slits and perforations provide daytime ventilation, eliminating the need for manual venting. Low tunnels are generally used in conjunction with black plastic mulch for weed control and enhanced soil warming.
Frost protection of 2-4 degrees Fahrenheit is afforded by the covers, but the biggest benefit is growth enhancement provided by the daily increments of solar heating. Daytime temperatures might be excessive under the cover if ambient temperatures are above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Under those conditions, partial removal of the cover might be necessary, especially for tomatoes and peppers that have open blossoms. In southern regions Insolar is recommended. This cover has a white pigment to reduce solar transmission which reduces the temperature under the cover.
Crops that are Suited for Slitted/Perforated Row Covers | |
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Vegetables | Warm season crops that are subject to infection with viruses such as tomatoes, pepper, and summer squash. |
Small Fruits | Strawberries in annual hill system |
Cut Flowers | The results from the use of slitted or perforated row covers on various crops will vary, but in general all crops will benefit. The primary precaution is to provide extra ventilation when there are daytime spikes in temperature or use insolar. Drip irrigation and mulch are recommended as part of the growing system. |
Wire for Hoops: Number 10 gauge Smooth Galvanized Steel wire is packaged in bundles of 100. Wires are 76 in. long and can be inserted 6 in. into the soil at each end to form a support hoop that is 16 in. - 18 in. high at the center. Wires should be spaced 5 ft. to 8 ft. apart
Advantages of slitted/perforated row covers:
Installation Tips |
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Space hoops about 4 ft. apart to prevent sagging of the covers. |
Apply covers on a calm day. |
Apply the cover taunt and secure the edges with soil. |
Machines are available for hoop and cover installation. |
To prevent weed growth under the cover, install the cover right along the edges of the black plastic mulch. |
Just what I needed for my high tunnel roll up sides
Instead of mulch, I use used sanitary pads which give all the nutrients tomatoes want.
I am so thrilled to potentially up my citrus trees into 15 gallon. I have tried to purchase other nursery containers at other retailers and they smell terribly of chemicals. These do not.
Arrived early. Quality workmanship. Excellent grommet placement. Easy to. Install and fit like a glove. Huge difference in greenhouse comfort level. This covers a small greenhouse and I really appreciate the ability to order custom sizes.
Acceptable quality pot, the price is so convenient.
Grower's Solutions said 2 weeks to make the custom shade in the size I wanted. It took exactly 2 weeks!
The size, grommets and material was exactly what I ordered and the quality is exceptional!
It fits perfectly over my garden beds with trellis as I hoped it would.
One comment for gardeners. Even though the shade cloth material is very durable, since I bought 30%, it's very easy to snag it on ANYTHING as you're installing it. So, be careful and meticulous as you install it.
Great service, great company, excellent price!
I have been using these domes for several years now. They are the best fitting and sturdiest domes I have ever used. I will not use anything else. You can get a few years out of the as long as you keep them out of sun and high heat which causes them to melt. But that is not a problem as by the time it gets warm, the seedlings are all up so I just put them away for next year.
Highly recommend these domes.
Everything I buy from Grower Solution has been great and the shipping is quick. I highly recommend this company.
It’s exactly what I thought it would be and will work perfectly for my irrigation setup
Great price; fit well into hanging baskets! (Really wish they carried a 6" version!) Will be buying again, as I am a plant addict!
Worth every penny I installed it completely by myself. This has saved me many hours that I would have spent pulling weeds. I was able to get other things done and not spend every day fighting weeds. I highly recommend. Thank you #growerssolution please follow me on YouTube at My Happy Homestead. I am new and will be adding content soon.
Perfect for my new apple trees. Will be great for the next year or so until ground planting. Not that thick BUT that’s what I wanted.
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