Green Houses & Shade Nets

Greenhouses and shade nets are two types of structures used in agriculture and horticulture to create controlled environments for plants. While both serve different purposes, they are designed to optimize growing conditions and protect plants from various environmental factors. Here’s an overview of greenhouses and shade nets:

1. Greenhouses:

   • Function: Greenhouses are enclosed structures made of transparent materials, such as glass or plastic, that allow sunlight to enter while trapping heat inside. They create a controlled microclimate for plants, providing protection from temperature fluctuations, pests, and adverse weather conditions.
   • Structure: Greenhouses can vary in size and design, ranging from small backyard structures to large commercial operations. They typically have a framework made of metal or wood, covered with panels or sheets of glass, polycarbonate, or polyethylene plastic. Ventilation systems, heating, and cooling equipment are often installed to maintain optimal condition

2. Shade nets:

   • Function: Shade nets, also known as shade cloth or shade netting, are lightweight, woven fabrics made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or other materials. They are used to partially block or filter sunlight, reducing its intensity and modifying the amount of light reaching the plants.
   • Structure: Shade nets come in different shading percentages, ranging from 20% to 90%, indicating the amount of light they allow to pass through. They are typically installed on a supporting structure, such as frames or trellises, above the plants to create a shaded area.