Light deprivation gives you control over the growth and flowering process. Using the right light dep cover for your greenhouse can mean the difference between a high-quality harvest and a crop full of seeds. So, we are going to compare the four main types of blackout light deprivation covers currently on the market for manual and automatic greenhouses: Panda, Woven, Breathable, and BOLD®:
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