Sombrasol is a temporary liquid shading for all types of plastic greenhouses and protects your crop against excess light and heat.
Growing crops in warm climates can be challenging due to excessive heat. To ensure the health of your plants, it's crucial to protect them from high temperatures. Liquid shading is the most effective solution for this in a greenhouse setting. With liquid shading, you have the flexibility to adjust the amount of shading your crops receive and apply it when needed. Moreover, liquid shading like Sombrasol adheres better to greenhouse surfaces than powder shading, providing long-lasting protection and cost savings. Give liquid shading a try and see the benefits for yourself.
- Decreases the greenhouse temperature
- Provides better conditions for photosynthesis inside the greenhouse
- Shading value can be adjusted
- Better working conditions inside the greenhouse
- Prolongs the lifespan of plastic
- Sombrasol will naturally wear off after the season or can be removed by brushing with water
Why liquid shading is better than powder shading:
- Easier to mix
- Quicker application
- Better results
- It does not lump, produces a more even layer
- Better wear-resistance
- Only one application needed
Instructions
Apply Sombrasol (manually or with a drone) to a clean and dry greenhouse surface when the temperature outside is above 10°C. No rain should be expected during the application and drying process (1 day).
| Shading | Buckets per ha (10.000 m2) | Water | |
| Lighter shading | 6 | 1000 L | |
| Darker shading | 12 or more | 1000 L |
Easy application
- Fill the mixing tank with 1000 L of water/ha and add the required amount of Sombrasol, stirring continuously.
- Spray the mixture evenly onto the greenhouse roof.
- Keep stirring the mixture during the application.
* Depending on the local (weather) conditions, Sombrasol will last approximately 4 months on the greenhouse.
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In Spain, the Almeria region growers know how liquid shading can contribute to their greenhouse shading strategy.
Almeria, a province in Spain's south east, is unofficially known as the greenhouse capital of Europe. The region's nearly 12,000 hectares dedicated to greenhouse cultivation supports the livelihood of almost 26,000 farmers, making it a leading producer of vegetables in Europe. The mild Mediterranean climate, adequate sunlight and irrigation are important to the greenhouses, helping farmers maximize their crop diversity and yield. However, this weather brings its own challenges too.
The region's high temperature during the summer months can be lethal to vegetable plants, leading to scorched foliage and weakened roots. In search of protection from the fiery heat, many farmers have adopted different approaches to optimize their greenhouse shading strategy. One of the most popular methods is the use of Sombrasol: a temporary liquid shading for all types of plastic greenhouses.
Reducing the interior temperature is important
Sombrasol is a type of agent designed for the protection of the most delicate crops—greenhouse vegetables. By reducing the amount of sunlight entering plastic greenhouses, Sombrasol can reduce greenhouse interior temperatures by several degrees, allowing vegetables to grow in the best conditions possible without the crops suffering from hot solar radiation. Additionally, it protects plants from ultraviolet radiation and filters out light in the infrared spectrum to prevent damage.
Mario Alvarez, International account manager
Application in a few simple steps
For plastic greenhouses, Sombrasol can be applied simply by spraying the solution on the polyethylene plastic found in many commercial tunnel greenhouses. This protective coating works with the underlying material and acts as a filter against harmful sunlight during peak sun hours. As a result, plastic greenhouses can stay cool and comfortable, enabling farmers to maintain a suitable temperature throughout the year.
By optimizing their greenhouse shading strategy, Almeria's growers are increasing the value of their crops. Additionally, fruits and vegetables grown under the protection of Sombrasol are more appealing visually and taste better.
These days, Almeria's growers have embraced liquid shading to enhance their greenhouse shading strategy. By allowing them to regulate temperature and protect plants from the sun's harsh rays, this easy-to-use liquid shading agent helps vegetable plants flourish and produces top-quality crops. With its help, Almeria’s vegetable growers can continue supplying Europe and beyond with high-quality and delicious products.