09.10 / 2026
PO Greenhouse Film for Tomato Production in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Home › Customer Cases › Brazil Tomato Greenhouse Customer Case · Greenhouse Film PO Greenhouse Film for Tomato Production in Minas Gerais, Brazil A Brazilian tomato grower upgraded from seasonal PE sheeting to 5-layer co-extruded PO greenhouse film — 90% light transmission for faster ripening, a 3–5 year UV-stabilized lifespan, and anti-drip protection against leaf disease in the rainy season. 📍 Minas Gerais, Brazil 🍅 Tomatoes 🌧️ Rainy Season 🏭 5-Layer Co-extrusion Case at a Glance Quick Facts Region & climateMinas Gerais, Brazil — strong highland sun, a defined rainy season, and big day-night temperature swings. PartnerA commercial tomato grower running high tunnels for fresh-market tomatoes. Trial scope5-layer co-extruded PO film, UV-stabilized, with anti-drip treatment. Trigger eventPE covers yellowed and lost transmission within 1–2 years; dripping condensation drove leaf disease pressure in the rainy months. OutcomeHigher and more stable light transmission, 3–5 year expected film life, drier canopies through the rains. Why it workedMulti-layer co-extrusion puts UV stabilization, clarity and anti-drip in dedicated layers — matched to strong-sun, humid-season conditions. Background: Tomatoes Under Pressure in the Brazilian Highlands Minas Gerais is one of Brazil’s core vegetable regions, and fresh-market tomatoes are its most demanding crop. The grower had been covering...
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