Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Shade Cloth Management Guide
A guide to managing shade cloth. Growers use it to choose, install, and adjust shade so crops handle heat and light well. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
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The steps on this page
- Note crop light needs
- Choose shade type by label
- Install on a sound frame
- Check fasteners and tension
- Plan when it goes on and off
- Watch crop response
- Clean or replace worn cloth
- Record dates and results
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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