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Low Tunnel Film
PE low tunnel film is produced using co-extrusion and top technology of raw material and additives. A regular low tunnel film protects crops from severe climate conditions such as wind, rain and hail, frost, and promotes plant harvesting. It is optimal for plant growth to adapt to geographic location, microclimatic conditions, and plants’ needs. Also promotes photosynthesis activities with optimized optical properties, stops the soil from drying out, controls insects and varmints, and reduces crop maturity period Available in high transparent clear film (>90% light transmission) or diffused, with options from 35 to 45%.
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Product Description:
Low Tunnel Film is a specially designed plastic film used in protected cultivation to create mini greenhouse environments (known as “low tunnels”) over crops. These films are made from UV-stabilized polyethylene (LDPE or LLDPE) and are used primarily for early crop production, frost protection, and yield enhancement. The film is stretched over hoop structures or wire frames at a low height—typically 1 to 1.5 meters above the soil level.
Low Tunnel Films help improve microclimate conditions for plants by trapping heat and moisture, accelerating germination, growth, and harvest periods.
Key Features:
- Material: LDPE / LLDPE / EVA-based Film
- UV Stabilized: With additives for 6–12 months of field life
- Thickness Range: 20 – 50 microns (μ)
- Light Transmission: >85% for maximum photosynthesis
- Width: Typically 1.2 m to 2.5 m rolls
- Color: Transparent (can be milky white or diffused based on crop needs)
- Puncture & Tear Resistance
- Anti-Drip / Anti-Fog (optional coatings)
Advantages:
- Early Crop Harvest: Enables sowing and harvesting 2–4 weeks earlier
- Frost Protection: Shields crops from low temperatures and cold winds
- Better Germination: Maintains soil warmth and moisture
- Yield Boost: Increases productivity by 30–50% in some crops
- Weed & Pest Control: Acts as a physical barrier
- Low Cost: Economical alternative to polyhouses
- Easy Installation & Removal
- Reusable for Multiple Seasons (depending on thickness and quality)
Applications:
Vegetables: Tomato, cucumber, chili, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, muskmelon, watermelon, etc.
Nursery Raising: Seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, capsicum
Floriculture: Early flowering of marigold, chrysanthemum, etc.
Herbs & Medicinal Plants: Basil, mint, ashwagandha
Organic Farming: Microclimate control without chemicals
Cold Regions: Protecting crops from frost and snow
Typical Technical Specifications:
| Property | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Material Type | LDPE / LLDPE |
| Thickness | 20 – 50 microns |
| Width | 1.2 m to 2.5 m |
| Length | 400 m to 1000 m rolls |
| Light Transmission | >85% |
| UV Life | 6 – 12 months |
| Tear Resistance | High |
| Temperature Tolerance | -5°C to +50°C |
| Coatings (optional) | Anti-fog, Anti-drip, IR Additive |
Note: Customizations in width, thickness, and UV duration are available depending on the supplier.