does the UV protection prevent plants requiring sun from surviving?
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So far after several months my plants are still green under the shade. They get some afternoon sun but not under the whole area.
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No I dont think it does. I think it is just the fabric itself that has some measure of UV protection. I have had some of these us for 5 or 6 summers now and they are holding up well - and the UV here in Albuquerque (mile high altitude) are intense. They block most, but not all, sunlight which would leave plenty to grow anything here, even say flowers.
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I do not have mine over plants,but it is a solid cover keeping the sun out.
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No, I have two of these over my Koi pond and the plants are bigger and thicker than ever. My koi are protected from flying prey and it keeps the sun off our studio in the mornings. All plants are thriving. We have ours at about the 10' height.
1960754
Not really. I don't notice it. It has zinc oxide which few other sun screens have -- as a result it is one the best for a heavy 'sun user' like me who plays golf and gardens. It is pricy but well worth it.
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The specs say that is has UV protection however I am unsure how to tell exactly.
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Yes, it requires sun. Exactly how much depends on which plants you're growing, but it's probably best to find a sunny window. Additionally, you'd probably do better to find cheaper self-watering pots. These are really expensive, yet really tiny.
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Yes it has UV protection! It blocks out more sun than it looks like it would! I absolutely love this cover!!Don't know the weight but it's not really heavy! We covered our percula with it! Love it!
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It provides a little shade and I would assume the covering blocks UV rays but I'm not 100% on that.
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No- it doesn't. I've been using it religiously and so far, nothing. IF you purchase it- I do hope you have better luck than me. This isn't working on my sun damage at all.
1286008
Yes. I specifically bought to shield from heavy sun and I'm very satisfied.
1435567
Yes,they offer UV protection,but I am not sure of the protection level. Hope that helps
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I have no idea. I keep the umbrella open at all times to protect part-sun/part-shade plants on my patio.
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This one specifically doesn't, but in it's label says: "for daytime sun exposure, use Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Moisture Plus SPF 15"... maybe Amazon sells that one too :)
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Hi GeorgeYes this will give limited sun protection. I live in Houston and it will help defray the direct sunlight on your plants. However be aware, as hot as we are in this neck of the woods, it will not be a 100% protection just help them from wilting in the direct sun. I use it on all my plants and it does help.
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I always wear sunscreen so I don't notice any UV issues, but the lights made my eyes feel uncomfortable and I read reports that this may be harmful to eyes so I seldom use them now. It does work on skin problems though.
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Dear Judy R., Thank you for your question. We utilize 100% Polyester in all of our Pro Series netting. It is not affected by sun, rain, etc. This is also the case with our aluminum frame. The one thing that you will need to protect from the sun is the nylon sleeve. With extended periods of exposure to direct sunlight the sleeve will fade in color. To prevent this and protect the Nylon sleeve you can utilize a UV Spray (just on the sleeve) to protect it from color fade. You can learn more on our website. Hope that helps... All the best, Paul / The Net Return, LLC.
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I don't know exact numbers on the UV protection but they definitely keep the sun out so I'm sure the UV protection is pretty strong.
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I have used them for frost protection, and they have worked well. Except last year was an exceptionally heavy frost and they did not save the plants. Since i live in Southern California, that was probably a mild frost by MA standards!
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Hi Brian. I went to the Equinox website and they don't say anything about resistance to sunlight (or UV radiation). So, I suspect sunlight will deteriorate the Equinox. I bought two Equinox to use as a car cover and the tarp will get some sunlight. I'm curious to learn how long the tarp will last. The car is mostly in shade during time when trees have leaves. Right now I covered the Equinox tarp with another "tarp" to prolong the life of my Equinoxes. Tarps which provide both water protection and UV protection are very expensive.