What is a Light Dep Greenhouse?
A light deprivation greenhouse allows you to control the light cycle of natural sunlight to force flowering by eliminating excessive light during the day. A light deprivation cover or blackout tarp is what you use to block the light.
There are four main elements to a light deprivation greenhouse:
Will your light dep cover or blackout tarp be used inside or outside?
How will you cover and uncover the greenhouse?
What type of light dep cover or blackout tarp will you use?
Which light deprivation schedule will you use?
Light Dep Growing Techniques
Light dep growing techniques have increased in popularity over the years, especially with the legalization of cannabis across the US. The Cannabis industry alone has grown over 20% in the past several years, but Christmas Cactus, Mums, and Poinsettias have also benefitted from this ancient technique resulting in higher yields, and healthier plants year-round.
With today’s technology and resources, light deprivation is easier than ever and well worth the investment.
Will Your Light Deprivation Cover be Inside or Outside the Greenhouse?
It’s critical to choose a light deprivation cover or blackout tarp suitable for your application because not all covers are the same. Interior and exterior covers offer different benefits for your greenhouse and are not interchangeable. If you use the wrong cover it can result in delayed growth.
How Will You Cover and Uncover the Greenhouse
Now that you know what light deprivation cover or blackout tarp is right for your needs, you must decide how you will apply the tarp over your greenhouse. Covering a greenhouse can be accomplished automatically or manually depending on your preference. Both options provide full coverage for your greenhouse, however, automatic systems tend to be more expensive, and manual set-ups are cost-effective. Learn more about your options below.
Which Light Deprivation Schedule Will You Use?
Light deprivation techniques are ideal for those looking to harvest high-quality crops. A light-deprivation system allows growers to control exactly how much light is exposed, thus reaping many benefits for their crops. Major benefits include:
- Natural Light
- Increases Harvests
- Year-Round Growing
- Eco-Friendly
Preparing for your Cannabis growing season early is essential. Typical light dep schedules begin in February for an April growing season launch. Here is a helpful Light Dep Calendar you can reference throughout your season.
Light Dep Covers and Drying Cannabis
A dark drying room for your Cannabis plants means better flavor. Any amount of sunlight, especially ultraviolet light, that enters a drying room degrades cannabinoids and terpenes. A light deprivation cover or blackout tarp prevents light from entering drying rooms and drying greenhouses.
What Type of Light Deprivation Cover Will You Use?
There are four basic types of light dep covers or blackout tarps on the market for growers to consider. View and compare your light deprivation cover options below.
Featured Light Deprivation Greenhouse Covers
BOLD® Black Out Light Deprivation Tarp
An 8 mil reinforced poly sheeting with a polyester scrim to provide total darkness, reduce heat build-up and protect your crops longer than other black and white covers.
Black White Poly Sheeting
AG6BW Black White Poly Sheeting is 5 mil or 6 mil. It’s also UV-treated and suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Black White Poly Sheeting is available in lengths up to 500’ long.
Custom Fabricated Woven Coated Poly
These have woven ribbons of HDPE heat fused together with an impermeable LDPE extrusion coating to provide superior resistance to tearing, stretching, and punctures.
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Why Source with Americover?
Americover is your source for premium greenhouse plastic sheeting solutions. All of our products get manufactured on US soil in a quality-controlled environment. Our US-made materials are available in stock rolls and ready to ship directly to you.
Our stock sizes start at 50′ long, and we will deliver custom fabricated lengths up to 200′ long. Allow our expert team to help you determine how much light deprivation tarp you’ll need for your greenhouse. We specialize in specialty plastic sheeting solutions for maximizing your harvest, from greenhouse covers and light deprivation tarps to ground cover and shade cloth.
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