Harvest Guard™ Protective Covers

Harvest Guard™ Plant Protection Bags and Protective Covers are ultra lightweight for use with shrubs, plants and crops.

Harvest Guard™ Plant Protection Bags
Each bag is the ideal size for shrubs, small trees or potted plants. Provides fall, winter and early spring protection from frost, snow, ice and harsh winds. Made from 1.6 oz reemay to provide protection for any hardiness zone, each Harvest Guard™ Plant Protection Bag also has an adjustable closure that will give a custom fit and added wind security. Bag Measurements: 8 ft. diameter x 6 ft. tall.

The Harvest Guard™ Protective Covers - 10' x 15' or 20' x 40' Rolls
This ultra lightweight cover floats over plants, offering them protection from light frosts during the early spring or late fall, thus extending your growing season. It can also be used as a seed germination blanket for grass as well as protection from insect, bird or animal damage. It can be kept in place for up to 8 weeks, depending on local temperatures, and you can apply any liquid fertilizer or water the plants beneath the Harvest Guard™ without removing it. See Directions for Use under Instructions Tab

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Directions for use:

Harvest Guard™ gives protection from frost in the early season or in the fall – as low as 29 degrees F (26 degrees F if you use a double layer). After preparing your garden plot and planting seeds, seedlings, or young plants, unfold the Harvest Guard™ Protective Cover and drape it loosely over the area, allowing plenty of slack for plants that grow upright. To shield the seeded plot or plants from wind, secure the cover every 6-8 ft. using nails, rocks, etc. If you use pegs or nails, double the fabric before securing.

Keeping the Harvest Guard™ in place for a minimum of 3 to 4 weeks is recommended for increased crop benefits. Harvest Guard™ retains warmth and moisture while venting excess heat, which increases and speeds seed germination. It may stay in place longer, but one should remove Harvest Guard™ periodically during blossom-time when plants need to be pollinated. Remove the cover from tomatoes and peppers, etc., when mid-day temperatures consistently reach 80º F or higher. The cover should be removed altogether when temperatures reach 85º F.

To protect your garden from insect, bird or animal damage, be sure to secure the edges thoroughly. Bury all edges 2-4 inches under the soil on each side. Tamp the soil down to secure Harvest Guard™. If easy access is required, substitute lengths of lumber (like 2"x4"s) to weigh down the sides of the cover on 3 sides; the 4th side should be buried.

To use Harvest Guard™  as a seed germination blanket for grass in the spring or fall, whether for new lawns or spot sowing, apply the seeds as recommended, lightly packing the soil. Then spread the cover evenly over the area, but do not stretch it tight. Secure it every 6-8 ft, (as above) and water thoroughly through the cover. Keep the soil moist for 5-7 days. To fertilize your new grass, after it has substantially germinated, use a hose-end sprayer to apply liquid or water-soluble fertilizer without removing the cover. If your grass begins growing through the cover, gently lift it straight up to free the blades from the fabric. If the grass pulls up, stop and wait a week until the roots are more firmly established. The cover can be left on until the grass is several inches high. As with all plants, remove the cover altogether if the daytime temperatures reach 85º F.

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Garden Covers - By IreneNJ on Apr 2, 2012
I purchased these for their size. I have above ground planters that are 2 x 8 feet and needed the correct size to make a summer tent. The 10 x 15 ft size is just right for that purpose.


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