High tunnel coverings,screens, & exclusion materials 2012
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The document discusses various covering technologies available for high tunnel growers, including poly films, thermo reflective screens, pest screens/barriers, and hail/wind protection screens with light diffusing properties. It provides details on specific product types within each category, describing their benefits such as light transmission, durability, energy savings, pest exclusion, and protection from weather elements. Product options are presented for covering tunnels as well as row covers and frost/freeze barriers.
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High tunnel coverings,screens, & exclusion materials 2012
- 1. High Tunnel Coverings, Screens, & Exclusion Materials by Donald L. Josko, BFG djosko@bfgsupply.com
- 2. What Covering Technologies Are Available To High Tunnel Growers? •Poly Films •Thermo Reflective Screens •Pest Screens/Barriers •Hail/Wind Protection w Light Diffusing Technology Screens
- 3. Types Of External Layer Poly Clear 6 mil 4 year Film Light Diffusing 6mil Poly Superior Light Transmission Effective Diffused Light Excellent Strength Under High Light Transmission Proper Conditions Excellent Thermic Properties Excellent PAR Light
- 4. Internal Film IR/AC 6mil Clear Film Bee Friendly Condensation Resistant Energy Savings
- 5. 10mil Nylon Corded Poly 3-Ply with internal nylon cords Tear / Puncture Resistant Cold Crack Resistance Light Weight Extremely Durable
- 6. Thermo Reflective Screens Aluminet Energy Savings 15-45% Shade 30-70% Cools Crops Protects Against Frost Use Aluminet I (Inside)
- 7. Pest Screen Barriers Screen Sizing Thrip Screen Pest Screen Size Leafminer 0.025” (640 micron) Melon Aphid 0.013”(340 microns) Whitefly 0.018”(462 microns) Western Flower Thrip 0.0075” (192 microns)
- 8. Bird /Bat Screens Deer Fence
- 9. Weed Guard OMRI Listed *Weed Control * Conserves Moisture *Till into the Ground in Fall *Fertilizer Enriched 5-5-5
- 10. Hail/Wind/Diffused Light Screens Chromati Net Pearl Chromati Net Red •Significant Improvement in fruit quality and higher yields! •Physical Protection against wind, hail, birds, and bats! •Protects Against Sunburn and Abrasion of Crop •Creates a Micro-Climate
- 11. Types Of ChromatiNet Types Pearl Benefits • Higher Yield s • Heavier Plant Mass – Increased secondary Branching – -Beneficial for Leaf & Stem Plants (Herbs, Leafy Vegetables) • Better Quality • Avable in 30,40,50,60% Shade
- 12. Grey Benefits • Heavier Branching • Higher Yield of Stems • Use in Orchards, Vineyards, Vegetables, Small Fruits • Frost Protection – Blocks Infrared (IR)radiation • Available in: • 30,40,50,60,70,80
- 13. ChromatiNet Red Benefits • Increased Fruit size • Improves Crop Quality – Less Scaring – Increased Brix (Sugar content) • Use in Orchards, Vineyards, Peppers, Leafy Vegetables Small Fruits Available In : 30,40,50,60,70% Shade
- 14. Row Covers • Dewitt – Deluxe- .5 oz • 4 degrees warmer Than Outside Air • Used for seed germination – Deluxe Plus 1 oz • 4-6 degrees Higher • Used as a Growing On Product • Insect and Mammal Barrier • Wind & Scorch Barrier
- 15. Frost Barrier • Dewitt Products – Supreme 1.5 oz • 6-8 degrees protection – Ultimate 3 oz • Up to 10 degrees protection
- 16. Freeze Pruf Benefits • Quick Application • 6-8 degrees Safety Net • Environmentally Safe.