Do these blankets allow the sun to get through so that the plants don't have to be uncovered every day?
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I would say so, but I did not have to use mine as it was never cold enough here in Florida! They are like drier sheets but thicker. That's the best way I can describe them and they are white. I actually gave some of mine to Scottish friends who were here on vacation, to cover their palm trees in Scotland. Ellie
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Yes, the blankets allow enough sunshine through the fabric. I have left the blankets on several days and the plants do just fine.
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Yes, the sunlight gets through and the covered plants grow to good size, although I couldn't tell if it was somewhat slower. My plants were all ready at harvest time. If you seal the fabric to the bed (I use a raised bed) you can keep flying insects from bothering the plants. If crawling insects have a route in, they will likely move in. To avoid having to take the cover off too frequently, put a drip system inside and run the water tube in through a close fitting hole.
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Yes they do and that is why we use them as well as heating the pool. They are just like the solar covers without the entrapment fears.
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The liners are opaque, not transparent. However light does travel through them so they may work in a greenhouse setting. Good luck Sunil!
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They are awfully bright. I can't imagine not covering them. In my landscape lights outside they burn out every four to eight weeks, and are very hot. Hope this helps.
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They block enough not to see through but if there's a full moon light gets through. They aren't black out so if the spot light is close I'd probably say no.
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I believe you could, yes. We ordered a canvas pergola cover that gives protection from light rain and shades top along with one side if the sun is too intense. Ours ties down and is easily removed.
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No... There is no covering for the open side. There is also no coverage from the sun on both sides that have mesh windows. Mine actually broke after the first beach trip.
544049
We use our shades to block the morning sun on our covered porch. I don't know if you can see through them at nite.
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No need to keep in the shade. I have plants in full sun and water as usual.
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Yes, the blankets work well. These have worked much better than the dark green blankets. I haven't noticed any of the plants burning like the dark ones when the temperature gets warm (50's) with the blankets on.
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No, unfortunately it does not. If you put small plant containers on either side of it, they can catch some of its light from the sides. I've done that and it still helps those plants.
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They maybe fairly thin, but with the bevels in the panels they are fairly durable. We have had ours set up since the end of May beginning of June. We haven't had any issues with greenhouse in the wind, cold and snow. ... And we live in Minnesota.
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I have them in containers on the roof of my building which tends to get full sun. I think with some shade hours of the day they would produce more/dry out less, but I wouldn't put them in an obvious shady area. They need some sun hours. Try containers 12" size, organic potting soil and fertilizer, then you can move them around as the season changes or find the best spot for them.
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According to the manufacturer, YES, rain will pass through to your plants. Also, the UV rays of sunlight that your plants need, also will pass through to reach your plants.
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Sure - but not so large shrub (approx. 3'x3'x3', 4' max.) to properly seal the tarp to the ground which will keep the plant relatively warm. Use a larger tarp for larger plant. Use dark side out, silver side in to gain solar warmth.
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Yes.Rain goes through this product which is a lot like cheese cloth with smaller openings. They are delicate and tear easily but are effective in keeping bugs out, especially when the plants are just germinating
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Ours did not come with a shade cover. There are stakes for grommet holes around the outside of the greenhouse but you will have to buy additional stakes from another source if you want to use the four tie-down 'ropes' (they are strings) that come with it. I am contacting the company to request that a shade cover be sent but most reviewers say a reply should not be expected.