Frost Cover - 50GSM

Lightweight Frost Cover Roll (50 gsm)

Our 50 gsm Lightweight Frost Cover is the ideal solution for growers and gardeners needing reliable protection against light frosts without impeding sunlight or weighing down delicate plants. This versatile, easy-to-handle fabric creates a nurturing microclimate that shields seedlings from pests and cool nights, promoting earlier, healthier growth. It's the perfect choice for season extension in milder climates and for protecting your most tender crops.

Best For Market gardeners, nurseries, and home gardeners needing a lightweight, breathable cover for protection against light frosts and common pests, especially for use on delicate seedlings and crops.

Key Features

• Light Frost Protection: The 50 gsm fabric provides essential protection against light frosts (approximately -1°C to -2°C), perfect for taking the edge off cool nights in early spring and late autumn.
• Maximum Light Transmission: Its lightweight construction allows for excellent sunlight penetration, ensuring your plants receive the light needed for photosynthesis and vigorous growth without overheating.

• Ultra-Lightweight & Gentle on Plants: Extremely easy to handle, this fabric can be laid directly over crops without the need for hoops or frames, as it's gentle enough not to crush delicate seedlings.
• Effective Pest & Insect Barrier: Creates a breathable barrier that protects crops from common flying insects (like cabbage moths), birds, and other pests, reducing the need for chemical sprays.
• Promotes Early Growth: Warms the soil and protects young plants from the elements, promoting faster germination and helping you get a strong start on the growing season, which is crucial right now in late August.

Sizes Available This product is sold in a variety of roll sizes to suit different scales of operation.

• 2m x 50m Roll (Covers 100 sqm)
• 2m x 100m Roll (Covers 200 sqm)
• 3.2m x 100m Roll (Covers 320 sqm)

Specifications

• Material: UV-Stabilised Non-Woven Polypropylene
• Weight: 50 gsm (grams per square metre)
• Widths: 2m and 3.2m
• Lengths: 50m and 100m
• Frost Protection: Rated for light frosts (approx. -1°C to -2°C)
• Permeability: Allows air, sunlight, and water to penetrate freely

Ideal For (Uses)

• Protecting market garden crops like lettuce, spinach, and herbs from early spring and late autumn frosts.
• Draping directly over delicate seedlings, fruit trees, and blossoms.
• Use as a physical barrier against insects like whiteflies and cabbage moths.
• Covering newly seeded lawns to improve germination and protect from birds.
• Season extension for growers in milder climates.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Since oversized items require special handling, we may need to provide a custom freight quote for your order and will contact you with an updated shipping rate.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup - default method
✔ Direct delivery - requires forklift on site
✔ Direct delivery with tailgate lift truck (extra fees apply)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Because of the forklift requirement, delivery to the nearest depot is the default option and will be the method used unless you contact us to request otherwise.

Let us know your preference, and we’ll arrange the best solution for you!