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When you’re growing greenhouse plants that like a little shade or need to compensate for unseasonably high sun levels, our 30% shade cloth will offer the needed respite. It allows 70% sunlight through, which is excellent for certain vegetables as well as low-shade plants like geraniums and asters. A 30% shade cloth for plants is also good for growing spring or fall flowers in the summer. The high-density polypropylene knitting resists UV fading and can be cut without fraying or tearing.
Greenhouse Megastore shade cloth can be draped over building side panels and roofing or set up like shade sails over outdoor gardens. Note the black color may slightly increase heat levels for indoor shaded areas. Bulk 30% garden shade cloth is sold by the linear foot in widths from six to 32 feet to accommodate DIY or commercial structures. Take advantage of multilevel volume discount pricing and free shipping on qualifying orders to save big for your plant shading needs.
Black Shade Cloth 30% Features:
- Bulk shade cloth has an unfinished edge that does not include reinforcing tape or grommets
- Unlike woven shade cloth, the tough lockstitch construction of our knitted material will prevent unfinished edges from unraveling
- Bulk shade cloth can be easily cut with a sharp pair of scissors to any desired size
- Bulk pieces can be attached using snap grommets, zip ties or other fastening methods
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Quantity Discounts
Call a sales representative at 1-888-281-9337 to place quantity orders. Purchase orders are accepted from schools and institutions.
- Orders over 15,000 square feet: Less 10% from published prices
- Orders over 85,000 square feet: Less 15% from published prices
Warranty
Eight-year prorated warranty against UV degradation.
Factory Seams
Depending on the size ordered, your shade fabric may contain a factory seam.
Recommended Shade Cloth Density
Density | Plants |
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30% | Asters, Chrysanthemums, Geraniums, Snapdragons |
40% | Bedding Plants*, Gloxinias, Herbs*, Irises, Lilies, Vegetables* |
50% | Bromeliads, Ficus, Orchids (Dendrobiums, Epidendrums, Vandas) |
60% | Orchids (Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis) |
70% | Ferns, Orchids (Cypripediums), Philodendrons |
80% | Ginseng |
90% | Aglaonema |
*Various |
Hanging Instructions
When hanging shade cloth pieces larger than 100 square feet, you may need extra center support to prevent the cloth from sagging in the middle. One easy way to do this is by running lightweight cables from each corner to the opposite corner, forming an X pattern that the cloth can rest on. For pieces larger than 400 square feet, you may need cables running end to end every four feet or so.