Re: CULT: floating row covers
iris@hort.net
  • Subject: Re: CULT: floating row covers
  • From: &* S* <i*@cableone.net>
  • Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 20:23:59 -0700
>From a friend here that has tried many different methods and has come up w a
different out of the box idea that works for her.

Linda in CW AZ
-------Original Message-------

From: Rae Ebeling
Date: 11/3/2010 7:54:02 AM
To: Linda Smith
Subject: Re: Fw: [iris] Re: CULT: floating row covers

Hi Linda
I find the "real row covers" frustrating:  snags and shreds, dirt and leaves
stick to it, mats down.  I've come to prefer cheap, lightweight curtain
fabric.   It's easier to handle and seems more durable.   Last winter it
seemed to work as well as regular row cover.  However, I haven't really done
careful comparison as to letting rain through and protection against frost.
   rae

On 11/3/2010 12:19 AM, Linda Smith wrote:
There's been quite a discussion on various covers lately.
Would you please tell me all your issues w covers and what you found best.
I'll pass it on to the group chat.  Most of these folks are back east. They
of course  deal w a lot more rain and cold weather, but you might have tried
something that works well finally.  I can't remember your out come from you
struggles.

And did anybody ever try the experiment of the bounce dryer sheets  theory
to keep the ants out of our dig area??
It sure seems to work for me. I just bury a few sheets where the ants are
start to settle in and in 3-4 days, they seem to go somewhere.  I'd like to
know if other people have similar results.

Linda in CW AZ
-------Original Message-------

From: Linda Mann
Date: 11/2/2010 4:05:37 AM
To: iris@hort.net
Subject: [iris] Re: CULT: floating row covers

Thanks Christy.

Have you tried different weights & have a preference/comments for
different applications? I've heard from a couple of folks that the
heaviest weights don't drape well, need supports, and are hard to handle.

I've had similar experience with the lightweight polyester material - it
snags and shreds too easily, especially after it's been used.  Plus it's
so lightweight, it's really hard to spread even in a light breeze, a
major struggle when fronts are coming thru.

I still have one piece of heavier weight Reemay that I've used
repeatedly that has held up better, but it is also torn beyond use.

I assume the lightweight stuff I've bought before was 0.5 oz.  The label
said it was for insect protection, not frost, but it worked quite well
for light freezes, as long as the soil was still fairly warm, and I just
put on multiple layers, and/or tuck bottles of water around plants
(i.e., tomatoes), to protect at lower temps.

The only thing I didn't like about the Reemay is that it didn't let thru
as much rain as the other.  I wish I knew what weight it was - I suspect
that will be true for all the covers - the heavier ones say they let
thru less light, & I assume less rain, at least for brief showers.

Linda Mann east TN USA zone 7

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