A complete raised bed crop protection kit that offers a 15cm deep Link-a-Bord kit in any of our 3 standard sizes, Insect Mesh Netting and 64cm high galvanised steel hoops that form a cloche and maximise the extent of crop growth. Secured with anchors and crops protected with insect-mesh netting.
Extra Value - save up to £20 on the cost of individual components when buying in kit form
• All required components included • New galvanised steel caravan hoops (64cm high) - complete with rigid anchors - used • 1.35mm fine Insect-Mesh Protection Netting provided • Manufacturing process ensures boards will last indefinitely - at least 20 years
Available in the following sizes: • 1m x 1m with 2 hoops • 1m x 2m with 2 hoops • 1m x 3m with 3 hoops
We strongly recommend the 1m internal support braces (GDN-772) – not included with the kits but are available separately – to prevent bowing on assemblies of 1.5m and over.
Researched and designed in-house with input from the Fruit Department at RHS Wisley, our Fruit Tree Protector will appeal to all those who like to grow wall or fence trained fruit - the optional PVC cover panels protect against peach leaf curl.
Please be advised that this item is now unavailable until January 2010.
• Researched and designed in-house with input from the Fruit Department at RHS Wisley • Mount against any 6ft/1.8m+ high wall or fence with fixings and full instructions included • Sturdy galvanized 25mm/1” sq. black powder coated steel framework -guaranteed for 10 years • Supplied with 20mm x 20mm mesh heavy-duty anti-bird netting • Order the frame in lengths to suit with each one measuring 45cm/18” depth and 1.8m/6ft high • Length dimensions shown are external
Optional clear heavy-duty PVC panels secured with press studs have a 20cm/8” ventilation gap at the bottom and can be placed over the netting (Jan-May) to stop rain splash and prevent peach leaf curl. Sides of frame are open - ended to enhance ventilation too.
Please note: It is possible to add 3ft & 6ft extensions to your structure at a later date if required - just call our Technical Department on 0845 218 5301 for this option, and also contact us if you have a sloping site or require a protector higher than 6ft/1.8m. Please note that PVC covers cannot be retro-fitted to a non-covered type cage.
"Prevent Peach Leaf Curl - which also affects nectarines, almonds and apricots - can cause early fruit-drop and a weaker tree, ruining your chances of a bumper harvest...Gardeners with a tree trained against a wall or fence will likely have the best results, as these can easily be covered with specially-shaped tree protectors (available from Harrod Horticultural 0845 402 5300, www.harrodhorticultural.com)." 'The Fruit Gardener' article by Catherine Hickman looks at easy ways to make your plot (practically problem-free... Grow Your Own, October 2008
"At Chelsea I was impressed to see a new purpose-made fruit tree protection frame that can be erected against any 1.8m (6ft) wall or fence, and has an optional plastic canopy and removable PVC front panels for protection against frost and peach leaf curl available from Harrod Horticultural" - Thorny Problem Page’ Telegraph Gardening Saturday 23rd June 2007
Protect your plants in this high quality rigid Timber Cold Frame made from Acacia timber with black coated stainless steel fittings, it will provide insulation and protection in winter through UV stabilised twin-walled glazing and diffused light in summer to reduce the risk of scorching.
• The high sides will accommodate taller plants • The adjustable lid can be fixed open to vary ventilation and for ease of watering. • Can be anchored to the ground through the galvanised anchor plates (pegs not supplied). • Measures 40cm (16”) H x 100cm (39”) W x 60cm (24”) D.