India has over 3.5 lakh hectares under protected cultivation (polyhouses and shade net houses) — and this number is doubling every 4 years. Choosing the right shade net is critical to profitability.
Polyhouse Side Net vs Roof Net
- Roof net: Primary shade — 25–75% depending on crop; must balance PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) with temperature control
- Side curtain net: 17–40 mesh insect net combined with shade net in 2-in-1 weave — exclude insects while allowing 40–60% light
Crop-Wise Shade % for Polyhouse
| Crop | Roof Shade % | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Capsicum, Tomato | 25–35% | Summer |
| Rose, Gerbera, Carnation | 50–75% | Year-round |
| Cucumber, Leafy veg | 35–50% | Summer |
| Orchids, Anthurium | 75–90% | Year-round |
HDPE Mono vs Tape Shade Net in Polyhouses
Monofilament HDPE provides 15–20% better light diffusion than tape nets, reducing hot spots on canopy. Required for export-quality flower cultivation (rose, gerbera). Tape nets are adequate for vegetable polyhouses. Both Russea™ types are UV-A certified for 8+ year life.
Russea™ supplies polyhouse shade nets to dealers and farmers in Pune, Nashik, Coimbatore, Bengaluru and all protected cultivation zones. Get custom roll pricing →
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