1. What is this item?

A specialized protective structure made using shade net fabric (usually green or white) to shelter young plants, saplings, and seedlings during their most sensitive growth phase.

It protects from direct sun, heavy rain, strong winds, birds, and some pests — giving new plants a calm, controlled micro-environment to thrive in.

Essential for:

• Vegetable seedling nurseries

• Fruit plant nurseries

• Flower saplings

• Exotic/ornamental plants

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Based on number of seedlings you want to raise and spacing requirements.

• Rough sizing guide:

o Small nursery: 100–200 sq ft

o Medium nursery: 500–1000 sq ft

o Large commercial nursery: 2000+ sq ft

• Structure height: 8–10 feet is ideal for easy working inside.

📐 Estimate area = Length × Breadth of nursery needed.

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Shade Net Fabric (comes in different shading percentages: 35%, 50%, 75%, 90%)

• Supporting Framework (GI pipes, bamboo, or steel frames)

• Fasteners and ties for netting

• Foundation posts (simple RCC or stone pits sometimes for strong structures)

• Gates and access doors (basic GI or pipe frames)

• Optional: Side wall netting + polyfilm on top if extreme weather protection needed.

🌦️ Some setups also add misting systems for better humidity management.

4. What are the Going Rates & Unit Cost?

Component Approximate Cost

Shade Net ₹18–₹35 per sq ft

Basic GI Frame Structure ₹120–₹200 per sq ft installed

Full Setup (1000 sq ft) ₹1.5 lakh – ₹2 lakh approx

💸 Costs depend on:

• Shade percentage chosen

• Local labor + transportation

• Whether the frame is permanent or semi-permanent