Shade House Gardening for Hot Australian Climates

When a Shade House, Not a GreenhouseIn subtropical Queensland and the NT, the challenge is not cold — it is extreme heat and intense solar radiation. A shade house addresses these challenges: 30–50% shade cloth reduces leaf temperature by 5–10°C, protects against sunburn, extends the growing season of cool-season crops by 4–6 weeks, and allows year-round cultivation of shade-loving plants.Shade Cloth Percentages30% shade cloth is appropriate for most vegetables — reduces light intensi…