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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. .
"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.
• Provides 20% shade and allows just the right amount of water to pass through freely.
• The mesh size is 1.35mm sq on every available width.
• Supplied by the linear metre in either 2.1m wide, 2.6m extra wide or 3.0m ultra wide
• All widths also available on an Extra Value 50 Metre Roll
• 2.6m wide version ideal for use with our Medium sized crop protection caravan hoops
• Insect-Mesh Protection Netting is light enough to be placed directly on crops
• Permeable enough to allow a flow of water to pass through freely
• Alternatively a physical barrier can be made, as used in our own Kitchen Garden, which was very successful against Carrot Root Fly
• If buying by the metre please enter total length required into quantity box
• If you require netting cut into more than one piece please enter this into additional product requirements field
• Please note samples of all Harrod Horticultural netting are available on request
EXTRA VALUE OFFERS
• Save £26 on a 2.1m wide 50m Roll
• Save £20 on a 2.6m wide 50m Roll
• Save £20 on a 3.0m wide 50m Roll
• We now offer a joining service, please email hort@harrod.uk.com or telephone 0845 218 5301 for a quote.
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