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Little-TON - Colorado

In prepartion and researching for next year, What type of protection (hail) do you all use? Is there one product that is found to be better than others. I have a frame over my patch so I could use a hail cloth or such that will still allow sun through. Let me know of your thoughts please. Thanks

8/23/2006 2:21:19 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

What about 1/4" fencing. Galvanized and lasts for along time.

8/23/2006 4:22:52 PM

Long Island,New York

Hail Marys.

8/23/2006 5:25:17 PM

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I bought three 10' x 10' EZ-Up sun tents for camping & other Scouting events this spring. We also have a 10' x 20' tent. While we rarely see hail here, but I've always felt they could be easily assembled next to the patch, then lifted up & placed over the plants for protectection if needed.

Walmart had a First-Up knock off on sale for $88 this spring. Might be a solid investment for growers in the hail-belt.

8/23/2006 5:38:20 PM

Salmon Arm, BC

tented remay

8/24/2006 12:08:27 AM

Colo.Spgs.CO. Pikes Peak Chapter @ [email protected]

explained in this link...

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=3&p=169037

8/24/2006 1:15:25 AM

Utah

30%-50% shade cloth.

8/24/2006 8:52:16 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Hey Thanks, 400SF.. I hope to see your patch on the weighoff and check it out. Colorado is a challenge to grow in, but if we help each other out... I know we can grow'em bigger every year and who knows maybe get us a world record with some ingenuity. My to do list for next year is to provide a retractable hail shield using the cloth at the website you listed. Im sure hoping our weather holds for another 5 weeks....its up to mother now
Grow em BIG

8/24/2006 8:56:12 AM