Shadenet Construction Revisited : Perspectives on the type of net and poles to use.

When contracting a shadenet for crop production, a number of permutations are available i.e steel vs wood as well as the quality and type of net to use. This video helps to provide some perspectives on these aspects

[@ASDF-es6jg]

Great work by you and your team as usual. Much thanks for your continued inspirational advice. Blessings from Trinidad, West Indies

[@panukafarm156]

You are most welcome and thanks a lot for stopping by the platform

[@ernestbwalya5572]

Very resourceful page. Thanks for your generosity Mr. Panuka

[@panukafarm156]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated

[@emarkjacobs]

good job

[@panukafarm156]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Latieta-zk6fu]

Hello
Does it matter what Colour shade net you have? I have 300sqm shadenet that I want to use? Also do you know the soaking does habanero pepper in a greenhouse ?

[@fredrickkc]

Hello Mr Panuka, great work!
A couple of questions in regards to shade nets,
- Which is a better material for the perimeter cover, insect netting or the shade net itself?
- what percentage of shade factor do you recommend for a commercial operation in an area that receives a good amount of sunshine throughout the year?
Regards

[@makadibuoro224]

What is the spacing of the poles

[@felixmukuwa2117]

This is good Sir

[@panukafarm156]

Thanks a lot for the feedback

[@bhathiyasenanayaka5130]

Nice

[@panukafarm156]

Thanks

[@videoviewer502]

Do you think if some protective covering had been put on top of the wood poles to prevent ripping of the shade net could have helped.

[@panukafarm156]

Yes it could have helped, actually we had put some padded material but the wind and friction is quite strong. Still requires constant maintenance

[@turboprickle]

Mr. Panuka. I would be grateful to know what’s the technique you use for preparing beds. I don’t figure it would be practical for you to drive a tractor through there.😅

[@panukafarm156]

In the greenhouses, we do not use a tractor. We use fertility trenches.

[@turboprickle]

@@panukafarm156 thank you 👍🏾

[@videoviewer502]

In terms of growth of plants ... what colour shade net is best for what plants?

[@panukafarm156]

Green has had a better result but we have also used black.

[@bhathiyasenanayaka5130]

How to control bacterial wilt

[@lwengamulela5745]

Why not use ecopoles made from recycled plastic? We manufacture recycled plastic poles . They're non biodegradable, won't rot, won't rust, no termite attack .

[@fredrickkc]

What is the comparison in terms of cost implication between 3 materials; wood, metal and recycled plastic?

[@mzilikazimabaso4962]

I think your poles spacing have impact

[@panukafarm156]

Yes they do. Check our new shadenet design on or RUclips channel.
My new book on farming as a business may be of interest to you as well
www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/farming-as-a-business

[@xyooj96]

where to get the metal posts and net?

[@panukafarm156]

Local hardwares in Lusaka, Zambia

[@caneciomonteza2697]

how many percent is your shadenet?

[@panukafarm156]

40%

[@veronprehay1002]

Paint the pole with old engine oil

[@panukafarm156]

Thanks though we will explore the environmental impact ofthat for crops

[@warrenkany6327]

The calculation in dollars is too much mr panuka $50 000 ?

[@panukafarm156]

The $20 is the cost of greenhouse infrastructure per square meter. For the net, Its around $8 per meter