Is it necessary to remove the cover in the morning for sun?
2091180
Depends on the temp. As long as the temperature is below freezing I leave the cover on. My plants do very well. I do take the cover off when the temp gets over 60 degrees.
2091181
In cold weather, no. As long as there is sufficient room under the blanket for air flow and the plant isn't sweating you can leave it on until the temperature comes up and the possibility of frost passes. what you don't want is too much moisture to form under the blanket from the plant "sweating" if that happens and you don't let it breathe, the next night it frosts, the frost will reach the plant even with the blanket on it, excess moisture under the blanket will end its ability to protect the plant
2091182
We started using the blankets yesterday and accordingly to the pros, it's not necessary to remove them unless the temperatures reach over 80 degrees.
438379
Take the cover off. It's meant to be a buffer against the weather/birds/leaves etc. Also a very good winter cover if you live in the northern environ.
547317
Patti,Sunlight is filtered through which allows lighting during the day. No sun screen is needed. Sincerely,Exclusive Home and Furniture Inc
19653
I don't have a cover on mine but this fits the unit without a cover very very snuggly. So I would assume you'd need to remove the cover!
1384082
You do not require a cover the plants don't not need to be in a dome. The plants are continuously being sprayed underneath the manifold therefore high humidity is not required
2103678
No it is not optional. You could leave the cover on without bulbs, but wouldn't look right otherwise.
1785862
It's only takes a minute to remove, but may be hot. Mine has been in a snowy climate, made sure to put cover on as soon as it cooled down.
2246559
It depends on temp and humidity. IMHO waiting too long is worse then removing early. When too dry it's hard and takes a lot too remove. Too early and you're just moving it around. You'll know as you start removing it if you have to wait a little longer. Typical 80 degree day, I'd say less than an hour. Obtw I would not put on in direct sun unless I worked small sections at a time.
178557
You have to determine that based on the measurements. See how much space you have then determine if your sun shades will need to be removed or not.
344202
Yes, we usually put the cover on. Used it a bunch of times last season, love the look. We ALWAYS make sure to remove ashes and cool, then cover if rain is expected.
503770
I do not have mine over plants,but it is a solid cover keeping the sun out.
475856
Sun, yes. But it is not waterproof. Beware of some covers. If they trap moisture, you will get mold. This is a reasonable compromise but the cover is not waterproof. The more expensive covers are waterproof and soft lined. This cover dries rapidly after rain.
1472906
The cover of mine is UV protected. After one year of full sun it is as good as the day I purchased it last Spring.
651569
Not always. Good thing to do IF you have sunshine is to lay it down on the grass. It will flatten out in a few hours.
717379
I live in NY and my cover has held up well to all elements of weather. Not the same amount of sun you receive though.
1173677
No, it doesn't it. I think it would be fine to just leave the cover draped (not tied at the bottom) for air circulation, but I haven't owned it long enough to determine if there are any moisture issues. If you leave it outside day and night, you'll probably get a certain amount of moisture regardless.
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We have had it for a few months and it is a very nice heavy duty cover. I would assume if it will be in the direct sun every day it might fade some.