Aluminium foil shade netting has a unique light-reflecting function that reflects light away from the plant. Compared to knitted shade nets, their biggest difference is that while blocking light, the temperature of the aluminium foil shade net itself does not rise, whereas knitted shade nets do.
Most greenhouses, therefore, use foil shading nets. The function of shading nets is as follows
- Reduces the intensity of light. Alufoil shading nets can significantly reduce the intensity of light, thus regulating the sunlight and giving plants the right light conditions for growth.
- Reduce ambient temperature. When the temperature in the greenhouse is too high due to light, the use of shade netting can be used to control the temperature in the greenhouse.
- Maintain moisture and reduce water evaporation. Shading nets reduce the temperature and light, reducing transpiration in plants. This results in indirect water savings, especially in the hot summer months.
Herbs are grown, in some cases, in order to obtain flowers and thus allow the plants to flower by controlling the hours of light. With the control of shade nets, it is possible to manually adjust the duration of light so that flowers can be obtained.
Conclusion
Many herbs are grown and rely on aluminium foil shade nets to adjust the light conditions. There are also many types of aluminium foil shade netting, especially knitted and plain weave models, which are very different.
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