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Fresno CA

This is my first year growing and it has been a disappointment to say the least. One of my major issues is the heat! I gave a few of the seeds I bought to a buddy who planted them in full shade and his plants/pumpkins are twice the size of mine. My plants are over stressed by the heat.

For next year, I am looking into an Aluminet reflective shade cloth. I read some research that says they can drop temperatures significantly more than a traditional black shade cloth. They are a bit pricey so I wanted to ask if anybody on these forums has purchased this product and had luck with it reducing extreme high temperatures. Thank you for you continued help.

7/25/2016 8:40:41 PM

Central NY

i dunno any info but prolly cheaper to go with black stuff and cut yer buddys trees down... That'll even Ya out...

7/25/2016 10:35:36 PM

Colorado

Ive got aluminet over one of my plants. First season so the jury is still out though the pumpkin is growing well. I also have a misting system. My other plants have 23% white shade cloth. Ive used 30% black in the past. Id recommend the 23% white.Its also cheaper than the aluminet.

7/25/2016 11:37:36 PM

Albuquerque NM

1 use 30% and 50% aluminet,
30% was not enough this year.
I thought the 50% was too much shade, but It's growing a personal best for me.
I was still getting over 25 pounds a day in 100+ degree weather, over a mile high

7/26/2016 1:17:57 AM