What is a Windproof Protective Cover (Tesh Bad)?
A windproof protective cover, known as “Tesh Bad” cover, is a type of cover used to protect crops from the “Tesh Bad” winds, which are one of the seasonal winds from the south of the country, typically blowing in July and August. It is used to protect crops grown in these regions, such as dates, bananas, citrus, and other plants like palm trees, wild olives, and others. The windproof protective cover is used more frequently from July to August when the Tesh Bad winds blow. The thickness of the cover must be enough to withstand the Tesh Bad winds, which we will discuss further below. This cover is effective for various citrus crops, as well as for different varieties of bananas and dates.
How does the Windproof Protective Cover prevent damage to crops?
When the windproof protective cover is placed on tropical fruits, it prevents the hot air from reaching the fruit directly. The cover also prevents the hot dust carried by the Tesh Bad winds from reaching the tropical fruit. This dust, despite having a very small surface area, can have an irreversible impact on the appearance of the fruit due to its high quantity and temperature, which affects the quality and price of the final product. The windproof protective cover helps prevent these damages.
What is Tesh Bad?
Tesh Bad refers to a type of seasonal wind, which is also known as hot and dry winds. It is commonly observed in tropical regions. These winds are generally beneficial for agricultural products, especially for dates, and are sometimes referred to as “date ripening winds.”
Windproof Protective Cover for Citrus
The windproof protective cover for citrus prevents hot air and hot dust from reaching citrus fruits. It helps prevent premature ripening of the fruit due to the hot air. The cover also prevents the rotting of the fruit before ripening due to the hot weather. Additionally, it prevents birds, insects, and bees from attacking the citrus fruits. The windproof protective cover ensures that the product is clean and has a shiny surface when presented to the market.
Windproof Protective Cover for Bananas
The windproof protective cover for bananas prevents hot air and hot dust from reaching banana clusters. It also prevents bananas from ripening prematurely due to hot air. The cover helps prevent rotting of bananas before they reach maturity due to the heat. Additionally, the cover prevents birds, insects, and bees from attacking the banana clusters. The windproof protective cover ensures the bananas are clean and have a shiny surface when they are delivered to the market.
In general, the windproof protective cover makes the product more market-friendly.
Is using a Windproof Protective Cover economically worthwhile?
Using the windproof protective covers is definitely economically worthwhile, as these covers prevent fruit from burning and make the product ready for export to international markets. The farmer’s performance in date, citrus, and banana orchards increases with the low-cost purchase of windproof protective covers, providing a smart and effective solution.
Is the use of Windproof Protective Covers also effective in greenhouses?
This windproof protective cover is designed for outdoor use and has been made resistant to nature’s elements. In greenhouses, since environmental conditions are controllable, there is no need to use windproof protective covers. However, greenhouse farmers may find it useful to implement these covers as complementary equipment in their greenhouse.
Technical Features of the Windproof Protective Cover:
The windproof protective covers are made of polypropylene. These covers are designed in wider sizes for the convenience of farmers. Since they are used in areas with high temperature and heat, they need to be made with thick grammage and UV-treated. The UV material helps increase the cover’s durability against sunlight.
The grammage of the windproof protective covers should be above 35, and the cover must be UV-treated.
Sale of Windproof Protective Covers:
The sale of windproof protective covers at Yazd Laei Company is done on a cash basis, and the minimum sale quantity is 10 kilograms of pre-cut and sewn protective covers.
Factors that increase the durability of Windproof Protective Covers:
- Adding UV materials to the windproof protective cover
- Using the appropriate thickness in the southern climate of the country
- Correct use of the windproof protective cover
The windproof protective cover can be used in all southern cities of the country. Also, it is suitable for all tropical crops. One additional use of the windproof protective cover is that it prevents birds, insects, and bees from attacking citrus and banana trees.
The reason for choosing the white color for the windproof protective cover is that light-colored covers have better heat exchange with the surrounding environment. Otherwise, if the cover is dark, it will warm up the fruit.
Another reason for selecting the white color for the windproof protective cover is that white reflects more light, and this light reflection irritates the eyes of birds and insects, making them less likely to approach the cover and puncture it. These covers are highly elastic and lightweight. They occupy little space, and if any extra cover remains after purchase, it can be stored in a place where it is not accessible to people, as it occupies very little space and does not get spoiled.
The windproof protective cover is considered an essential product in citrus and date orchards and southern cities that have tropical fruits. This cover protects the results of the farmer’s agricultural season.