Both are great for growing cannabis although there are a few differences between the two.
Cannabis growing white plastic sheeting.
The most popular reflectivity material is white poly plastic popularized under the brand panda film.
Here are a few recommendation to stay on top of during your cannabis growing adventure.
The most typically used reflective sheeting in this industry is either white or silver aluminum.
Killing weeds with plastic will have different results depending on the color of the material.
So you are growing cannabis in a greenhouse.
Considerations when growing cannabis in a greenhouse.
Covering the area with plastic sheeting.
It has a highly reflective white coating on one side and black coating on the other.
The plastic which is white on one side and black on the other has the ability to reflect up to 95 of light back to the crops.
I use the thickest version of this plastic sheeting i can find.
Clear plastic for killing weeds.
This type of sheeting is the best at reflecting light generated by artificial lighting 90 although it isn t the best at spreading it.
Chemical based weed killers aren t really an option because they can affect the soil and kill young garden plants before they even have a chance to grow.
The thicker the plastic the more durable it is so if to ever decide to go for this option do not go for thin sheets of plastic.