How Shade Effects Plant Growth... bringing it all together

Is shade cloth needed?   What amount of shade is needed and when? How can one use shade to optimize plant growth?

Every crop needs a different amount of sun light; every geographical region has differing sun exposure which changes with the seasons. With that in mind, we’ve developed a chart to help answer the above questions.*

Thanks to Clemson University’s  Joanne Logan & John Faust

For additional details on light, types of light and its impact on various crops, see the below lookbook..

*While the data presented is based on research and interviews, there are many variables in the environment such as shifts in weather patterns, major storms and crops can come in many varieties and cultivars; all of which should be considered when selecting a product to go above or below a crop.