What Color Shade Cloth Is Best For Blueberries?

I live in Reno NV and the temps are too high during the summer. So I’m thinking of using shade cloth 30% to protect them from the heat of the day. I read somewhere that different colors of shade cloth can effect the growth and health of the bush.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 12/02/2023 @ 1:17 am

I couldn't find much research on colored shade cloths and blueberries, but this may help:

https://www.coverplas.com/assets/files/Use%20of%20Colored%20Shade%20Netting%20in%20Horticulture.pdf ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/shade-cover-tips.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/growing-blueberry.htm ^[3]

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