RE: RE: CULT: ?shade cloth?

Linda, the 47% represents the blockage capability of the cloth.  I've found,
through trial and error,that right around 50% works well.  30% is still too
hot for black pots and anything above 50% grows the plants out too leggy.
50% can be found at most garden centers...but if you have a particular area
and size....sundance is the place.  They will bind and grommet the cloth if
you like.  I've had very good results with them.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-iris@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of Linda
Mann
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 5:27 AM
To: iris- talk
Subject: [iris] RE: CULT: ?shade cloth?

Thanks Betty and new guy Ross (and welcome to the group!).

The burlap seems to be working pretty well for now, but I will
definitely look into some better long term options.

How can you tell what level of shade you want to have?  Experience?

Betty sent me a note offlist saying hers blocks 20% of the sun.  Ross,
does the 47% mean it blocks 47% of sunlight or something else?


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