A heavy duty 100% polyethylene UV stabilised fine mesh that keeps out pests such as carrot fly, cabbage root fly, caterpillars, birds and other insects from Spring onwards. Can be laid directly over crops, protection frames or hoops to also provide protection against mild frosts, heavy rain, wind and hail. Avaialble in two widths (2.5 and 3m) and sold by the linear metre or in Extra Value 5, 10 and 50m Saver Packs

"Question of the Week - How Long Do I Leave Fleece On? Q: My carrots have been covered with fleece since sowing. How long do I need to leave it in place to protect them from carrot fly? Bob McGregor, Bath
A: Your carrots need protection for the whole of their growing period, Bob. Although the risk of carrot fly attack diminishes for part of summer, there are several hatches between late spring and autumn, so your crop could be attacked at any time during that period. Fleece does reduce, very slightly, the amount of the light reaching the plants but that should not reduce the yield and could enhance the quality of the carrots. A good alternative is fine but heavy duty mesh material which is ultraviolet resistant and long-lasting. Initial price can be high - starting at around £2.50 for 1m by 2m (3ft by 6ft) - but it lasts for several seasons. This mesh would also protect brassicas from caterpillar attack and is, of course, birdproof. A few metres of it would be a wise investment for anyone who grows food." 'Your Questions' - Nigel Colborn, Garden News, 22 July 2008.

You’ll be amazed at the difference when using this unique Eco-Green Aerated Polythene to ripen melons, strawberries, chillies, peppers, and tomatoes grown outside. It can be kept over crops throughout the season because of the perforations that allow moisture and air to circulate freely around the plants and the 20mm holes allow pollinating insects to move inside unhindered. Check out the additional information at the bottom of this page to discover even more ways this remarkable material can protect and ripen your crops!

Save £2 when purchasing a 20m roll with our Extra Value offer

The low flying carrot-fly is a perennial pest for growers of carrots, parsnips, parsley and celery, but erecting our 61cm/2ft high anti Carrot-Fly Screen will stop the fly in its tracks. The kit contains 8m/26’3” of 0.25mm x 0.8mm ultra fine insect mesh, 6 x 16mm/0.6” diameter aluminium tubing and 18 fixing clips and is simple to erect and dismantle.

Expected Despatch Date: week commencing February 2nd 2009

You'll find our tubular steel Crop Protection Hoops the versatile solution to many of your vegetable growing problems in the garden. We've designed the hoops to marry unprecendented strength with increased height to allow your crops to flourish in splendid safety - and with three size options available, you can use the hoops in both raised beds and open soil. Each hoop is supplied with 45cm long heavy-duty galvanised steel ground anchors (x2) onto which the hoop sits, giving you maximum growing height at all times.

Enjoy savings of up to £7 with our Extra Value Hoop Packs

Expected Despatch Date: week commencing January 19th 2009

Insect Mesh Protection Netting is a fine mesh, heavy-duty, UV stabilised, long-lasting netting that effectively keeps out pests such as carrot fly, cabbage root fly, caterpillars and birds - made from 100% polyethylene it is light enough to be laid directly over crops.

Save with our EXTRA VALUE Packs in sizes of 5, 10 and 50m


"Question of the Week - How Long Do I Leave Fleece On? Q: My carrots have been covered with fleece since sowing. How long do I need to leave it in place to protect them from carrot fly? Bob McGregor, Bath
A: Your carrots need protection for the whole of their growing period, Bob. Although the risk of carrot fly attack diminishes for part of summer, there are several hatches between late spring and autumn, so your crop could be attacked at any time during that period. Fleece does reduce, very slightly, the amount of the light reaching the plants but that should not reduce the yield and could enhance the quality of the carrots. A good alternative is fine but heavy duty mesh material which is ultraviolet resistant and long-lasting. Initial price can be high - starting at around £2.50 for 1m by 2m (3ft by 6ft) - but it lasts for several seasons. This mesh would also protect brassicas from caterpillar attack and is, of course, birdproof. A few metres of it would be a wise investment for anyone who grows food." 'Your Questions' - Nigel Colborn, Garden News, 22 July 2008.