Greenfield Organic Farm, a 120-acre family-owned farm in Yunnan, specializes in growing high-value crops like organic strawberries and cherry tomatoes. In April 2025, the farm faced a critical challenge: an unexpected late frost was forecast to hit within 48 hours, coinciding with the peak ripening period of 20,000 strawberry plants. A similar frost in 2024 had destroyed 30% of the strawberry crop, resulting in a loss of ¥180,000 ($25,000). Additionally, heavy rains were predicted to follow the frost, threatening to rot unharvested fruits left in the fields.
Ms. Li, the farm’s owner, evaluated 3 types of protective covers before selecting Honghao’s 6m×20m agricultural tarps. The decision was based on:
- Breathability Design: Micro-ventilation pores (0.1mm in diameter) prevent condensation buildup under the tarp, a common issue with plastic sheeting that leads to mold growth on plants.
Application Process
- The farm team cleared debris from the strawberry beds and installed 50cm tall bamboo stakes around the perimeter to create a raised frame, ensuring the tarp would not press directly on the plants.
- Frost & Rain Protection:
- Rain Management: After the frost passed, the tarps were adjusted to a slight slope (10° angle) using additional stakes, allowing rainwater to run off into drainage ditches alongside the beds.
- Once the threat passed, the tarps were folded using the built-in carry handles, taking 15 minutes per tarp to store—far faster than the 1-hour cleanup required for straw mats.
- Crop Survival: Only 5% of strawberry plants showed frost damage, compared to 30% in 2024. The tarp’s breathability prevented mold, with 98% of fruits remaining firm and rot-free.
- Tarp Reusability: After the event, the tarps showed no signs of cracking (a common issue with frost-exposed plastic) and were reused 3 more times that season for hail protection, extending their value beyond the initial event.
“Honghao tarps were a game-changer for our farm. We didn’t just save this year’s strawberry crop—we’ve now integrated them into our regular weather management plan. The fact that they’re reusable, easy to handle, and protect against both frost and rain makes them worth every penny. For small farms like ours, where every fruit counts, Honghao isn’t just a tarp—it’s a harvest saver.” — Ms. Li, Owner of Greenfield Organic Farm
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