Low Tunnel Clear Plastic 0.8 mil (6ft x 5200ft)
This clear film is ideal for low tunnels and can help protect young plants and extend your growing season. It protects against plant damage from wind, rain, insects and frost. Great for practically any row crop.
Low Tunnel Clear Plastic .8 mil (6ft x 5200ft)
Features:
- Clear plastic
- For early production of vegetable crops
- Creates a greenhouse effect around plants
- Installs over wire hoops spaced aprox. 4 feet apart
- Protects plants from cold weather, with frost protection of 2-4 degrees
- Increased daytime solar heating
- Great for season extension and protection from damaging winds
- Generally left over plants for 3-4 weeks
- Allows for planting about 10 days earlier than without a cover
This low tunnel film is designed for use over small, vulnerable crops early in the season and is typically supported by wire hoops. It is ideal for growing many vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and melons. Made with clear film with no slits or holes for maximum heat retention, the film creates a mini-greenhouse over row crops and protects against cold winds, frost, insects, heavy rain, small hail and other physical damage.
The edges are typically covered by dirt to “seal” the low tunnel to the ground and provide an anchor for the film. Solar warming occurs during the daytime and moderate frost protection is afforded during the night.
Plants are subjected to less wind and environmental hazards and are given a warmer and more protected start to their lives. It is ideal for practically any row crop that could use a safer or warmer start.
Unit Ship Weight: 140 lbs
Installation Tips:
- Space hoops about 4 feet apart to prevent covers from sagging
- Apply covers on a calm day
- Pull the cover taut 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
Crops that are suited for plastic row covers:
- Vegetables -- Warm season and cool season transplant crops
- Small fruits -- Strawberries in matted row culture
- Cut flowers
Note: The results from the use of 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. Drip irrigation and plastic mulch are recommended as part of the growing system.
