Our Catalog Continues to Grow! Check back often.
Menu
Search
Single Product
Frost Cloth Specs
in Frost ClothAHS Frost Cloth
For more than 20 years, AHS has been a reliable ally of the farmer in the defense of low temperature crops and plague attack. Using high-quality frost cloth helps to increase quality and production while, at the same time, moving forward the harvest date. Our frost cloth is a non-woven fabric cover, ultra-light and resistant to exposure to the environment; it allows light, water and air to pass through and is reusable. Frost protection is useful for various crops such as melon, tomato, green pepper, hot peppers, watermelon, pumpkin, strawberries and flowers, among others. It is also useful for the protection of banana tree fruits and banana.
|
AHS – 19 Insect Control and Light Frost Protection Light weight 0.55 oz per sq yd Light enough to be laid over plants without hoops or frames. Strong enough to withstand light to moderate wind and other stress. 85% light transmittance. Provides up to 4°F of frost protection Example Sizes 20′ X 1000′ |
| 30′ X 1000′ |
| 9′ X 250′ |
|
AHS – 30 Medium Frost Protection Medium weight .9 oz per sq yd Widely used for frost protection on citrus, strawberries, vegetables and nursery stock. It conserves water by reducing evaporation. 70% light transmittance. Provides up to 6°F of frost protection. Example Sizes 20′ X 1000′ |
| 26′ X 500′ |
| 26′ X 800′ |
| 39′ X 800′ |
| 6.9′ X 500′ |
|
AHS – 50 Heavy Frost Protection Heavy weight 1.5 oz per sq yd Protect fruit trees from late spring frost damage, and shrubs and vegetable crops from unseasonably low temperatures. Provides 6-8°F frost protection, with 50% light transmittance. Example Sizes 10′ X 1500′ |
| 10′ X 500′ |
| 14′ X 500′ |
| 20′ X 1000′ |
| 26′ X 500′ |
| 30′ X 800′ |
|
AHS – 70 Extra Heavy Weight Extra heavy weight 2.0 oz per sq yd Provides 8 + °F of frost protection, with 30% light transmittance. Example Sizes 13′ X 300′ |
| 26′ X 300′ |
Contact us today to place an order.
Frost Cloth FAQs
What are some scenario where Frost Cloth is useful?
- Shielding crops from frost damage in late fall
- Stimulating the growth of cool season annuals that are overwintered
- Providing frost protection for crops in early spring
- Inhibiting garden pests such as squirrels and insects from eating newly-sprouted seedlings
- Shielding newly planted seeds from birds or other predators
- Keeping soil moist to increase germination rates
What are the different types of Frost Cloth?
- Lightweight frost cloths: These are made of breathable fabric and are used to protect plants from light frost, insects, and birds. These types of frost cloth allow sunlight, air, and water to pass through while tending to provide between 4-6°F degrees of temperature protection.
- Heavyweight frost cloths: These are made of thicker fabric and offer more protection than lightweight cloths. They are used to protect plants from hard freezes and can provide up to 8°F+ degrees of frost protection.
- Thermal blankets: These are often the thickest types of frost protection fabric with insulating properties that are used to protect plants from very cold temperatures. They can provide up to 10°F of frost protection and are typically used to overwinter plants.
Quarterly Newsletter
Product Catalog
