Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 50% Black
$80.99 - $1,255.99
$4.05 per foot ($0.67 per sq ft)
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Returns can be made on most products within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days we are unable to offer a refund or exchange. Certain products are non-returnable. For full details visit our Returns Policy.
Shipping weight
Weight: 14.0 lb
Please note that we will not be restocking this greenhouse shade cloth. If you don’t see the size you need, we recommend our 50% Black Mono Filament Shade option.
50 % Black Tape SHADE CLOTH
Our greenhouse shade cloth is UV stabilized, rot and mildew resistant, and has an 8-year warranty with a 16-year life expectancy. Shade cloth is an important component of your greenhouse to keep your plants safe during the intense summer heat.
WHY DO I NEED SHADE CLOTH?
Shade cloths protect the plants with light diffusion and UV protection. They also help to keep your greenhouse cool, improve plant ventilation, reduce water usage, and help to prevent sunburn on plants.
What Size of Shade Cloth Should I buy?
You will want the cloth to cover from hip to hip on your hoop house or cover loosely over the desired area that needs protection. Install clips to secure the shade cloth every 24-36". Shade cloth can also be installed using lock channel and spring wire. Check out this video tutorial on how to add shade cloth to a high tunnel greenhouse.
Note: Because each order is custom cut we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.
Here are some quick conversions based on Bootstrap Farmer Greenhouse kits -
(Match Length of Shade Cloth with Length of Structure)
| Hoop House Width | Shade Cloth Width Recommendation |
| 10' | 20' |
| 11'4 |
20' (20' for Gothic) |
| 12' | 20' |
| 14' | 20' (32' for Gothic) |
| 20' | 32' (42' for Gothic) |
| 30' | 42' |
WHAT PERCENTAGE SHADE CLOTH SHOULD I BE USING?
Need help determining which % shade cloth to get?
Choose shade density based on climate, plant's light needs, and heat sensitivities.
| 30% | Northern Zones - Mixed Vegetables |
| 50% | Southern Zones & Tomatoes, Lettuce, Mixed Crops |
30% (left) vs. 50% (right)
FEATURES
- Black polyethylene knitted fabric
- 8 Year Warranty & 16 Year Life Expectancy
- 50% Shade
- 50% Light Transmittance
- U.V. Treated
- Mold & Mildew Resistant
- Does not include shade cloth clips
SHIPPING VIA MOTOR FREIGHT (SEMI)
Rolls over 120 lbs must ship via motor freight. We will notify you if your order requires this shipping method. Click here for more information about freight delivery.
Because each order is custom cut, we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.
Rated 4.93 out of 5 by 40 growers
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5 out of 5 stars
Great product
Really helped the heat in central Alabama. Using it over raised planter boxes on a cement slab on a loading dock behind a clubhouse. Not ideal I know but, walled in so way less wildlife. Everything was burning up and came back strong.
Brent G., June 2024 -
5 out of 5 stars
Best way to throw shade!
Our 60’x30’ greenhouse, which we got through a salvage situation, was much too hot! We were losing so much of our garden! We decided to add a shade cloth and chose Bootstrap Farmer! It has been the best addition to our greenhouse! It has helped to keep the temps manageable even without our large fan running! (That’s one of our next projects for the greenhouse) Haven’t had one issue with it and...
Staci C., June 2024 -
5 out of 5 stars
Shade cloth
Product was good quality. My wife and I installed by ourselves. It came a little longer than expected and we had plenty of coverage.
Rodney B., May 2024 -
5 out of 5 stars
The 50% cloth is great! Also picked up some locking grommets.
Robert F., May 2023 -
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I was wanting to build a shade cloth area as another option to help bet the Texas heat. I have purchased 2 hoop house kits from bootstrap farmer and the speed and great customer support is out standing
Scott O., May 2023