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J.maness@yahoo.com

I noticed that most growers use "blue" tarps for their shelters? I have access to a "LARGE" supply of "FREE" heavy duty white plastic used to cover greenhouses in the winter. Any good reason not to use?? It is fairly opaque! Doubled over it's even darker? Thanks!

3/31/2004 9:31:35 AM

Knopp, Germany

free is good. you are going to get some opinions about using different colors, but i believe "free" out weighs them all. the whole point is to keep them dry and sheltered from the sun.

3/31/2004 9:41:35 AM

Walkerton Ont

If the plastic is thick enought, the sun wont go through as bad

3/31/2004 9:49:04 AM

Nova Scotia

should be fine

3/31/2004 11:06:23 AM

Norton, MA

White is fine. Free is great. Go for it. Alex.

3/31/2004 5:07:30 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Orange was all the rage a couple years ago. Walmart sold them. None in stock last year around here. Blue is the most commonly stocked so it is commonly used. Some folks say that color matters. I don't know one way or the other.

For sure the heat from dark colored tarps can be an issue so these ought to be kept high enough above the fruit to insure proper disipation & air circulation.

3/31/2004 6:21:49 PM

Montoursville, PA

Orange looks good in the patch. Free looks even better.

3/31/2004 10:04:36 PM

Gig Harbor, Wa

i like brown its an earth tone color silver on the back side .from home depot.no particular reason .clear was my second choice.free also. brian

3/31/2004 10:26:04 PM

J.maness@yahoo.com

Thanks for all the input!! Will keep you posted!

4/1/2004 9:44:57 AM