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Ohio

In one of my patches I only get around 65% sun light a day, I was wondering if any one has used some kind of reflector to point to your plants for more sun light during the day. Would this work?

Brooks

12/22/2004 5:08:59 PM

Indiana

Check out mark in western pa's diary he used them, dont know about his results.
Steve

12/22/2004 5:19:13 PM

Joliet, IL

you can buy roles of mylar at indoor growing supply stores online. it is like a mirror rolled up. it is to maximize
reflective light for indoor purposes, but might make nice
home made mirrors if stapled to plywood sheets for what you
are thinking about Brooks. if you did try it, you need to
put duct tape on both sides of any staple or connection
point so it doesn't tear at these secured places.
the heavier 6 mil stuff would probably hold up better.
i have no idea of the cost or if it would work,
let alone the reflection thrown off into neighbors
eyes if you are residential like myself.

12/22/2004 5:38:45 PM

Joliet, IL

after reading mark in pa's diary, 2 mil is might all you
need.

12/22/2004 5:59:18 PM

Leamington, Ont.

I'm thinking that something like that may create hot spots on the leaves. Mabey if you used something like mylar or tinfoil you could crumple it, which may bounce and spread the light a bit.
Just a thought!
or... one big magnifying mirror! lol

12/22/2004 5:59:52 PM

Follansbee, Wv

I guess the bigger question is how to keep the reflected sunlight on the patch. As the sun moves across the sky, the reflectors would have to be moved. Even strategically placed reflectors would only be effective for the amount of time the sun was at the correct point of apogee. I think you might only gain 20 minutes or so with stationary reflectors.

12/22/2004 6:54:20 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Reflected light is sometimes more intense or broken into different spectrums. Large buildings with a lot of glass have a problem with grass growing on the window side.

12/22/2004 9:41:22 PM

Cornwall UK.(50N 5W)300ft.

White polythene sheet is used by onion and leek growers laid on top of the beds like you would black poly to prevent weeds.

12/23/2004 3:58:52 AM