Whether you’re interested in harvesting agriculture, horticulture, or aquaculture, black plastic sheeting known as polyethylene is an integral part of the growing process. There are many uses for black polyethylene plastic sheeting that will enhance your experience, the quality of your growth, and ease the process as a whole. Keep reading to find out the benefits of black greenhouse plastic sheeting for growers.
Light Deprivation
Our BOLD® Black Out Light Deprivation Tarp is one of our best-selling and best-reviewed products. There are many benefits that come with this black polyethylene plastic sheeting.
Horticulture
Light deprivation is absolutely necessary when growing plants like mushrooms, cannabis, asters, and poinsettias. Not only will this accelerate plant growth, but it can also enhance the quality of your plants.
Aquaponics
In addition to horticulture, light deprivation can benefit aquaponics as well. The light deprivation sheeting has proven to kill off algae growth in your aquaponics tank.
Raised Grow Bed Liner
8 mil and 12 mil black/white Dura Skrim has successfully been used as raised grow bed liners and trough liners due to its highly puncture-resistant feature. It’s an effective barrier to protect the wood and insulate the soil.
Black Fire Retardant Plastic Sheeting
Room Divider
Black Fire Retardant plastic sheeting is often used as a temporary ceiling for grow rooms with 12’ high walls. It can be installed at 8’ to reduce the ceiling height in a drying or curing room after harvest.
Floor lining
Lining the floor in your grow room with black greenhouse plastic sheeting can help prevent flooring damage. It’s waterproof and easy to clean up spills from soil, growing medium, or water.
Trusted by Growers, Builders, and Distributors
Americover is the smart source for plastic and polyethylene sheeting. Trusted by contractors and distributors across construction and agriculture industries, we supply plastic sheeting built for reliability, quality and innovation. Many of our products are manufactured in the USA.
As an Americover customer, you will receive the personalized support of a dedicated account manager to simplify the ordering process and ensure the best solution for every one of your projects. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to answer your questions and fulfill orders Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm Pacific Time. If you would like to speak with a representative, call us at 760-388-6294 or contact us.