3 functions of aluminium foil shade netting for growing herbs
3 functions of aluminium foil shade netting for growing herbs
Aluminium foil shading nets play a very important role in the cultivation of medicinal herbs.
As a plant with high value attributes, cultivating herbs in greenhouses is now a widely adopted practice.
The environment in which herbs are grown needs to be regulated and controlled in various ways in order to achieve maximum yield and quality.
How is the environment for growing herbs controlled?
Four factors play a key role in the growing of herbs: light, temperature, humidity and soil.
- Light conditions are usually controlled in two ways. One is to reduce the amount of light, usually by using foil shading nets or knitted shading nets. The other is to intensify the light, usually by adding more light for longer periods.
- Temperature regulation is also very important, as the right temperature allows the plants to grow more rapidly and enhances their metabolism. This promotes photosynthesis and accelerates growth. Heating up can be done by warming the air and heating the fire. Lowering the temperature can be achieved by increasing ventilation and increasing moisture.
- The regulation of humidity is an indicator of great concern to us. The right level of humidity will reduce plant diseases and keep growth healthy. Usually we regulate humidity through spraying and ventilation.
- Soil. The state of the soil has a direct influence on the roots of the plants. Good soil has good permeability, the right humidity and is rich in nutrients. These are regulated and monitored through the different stages of growth.
What 3 roles does aluminium foil shade netting play in the growing of herbs?
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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