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Post by merlin on Apr 3, 2011 7:21:01 GMT
This is my pathetic attempt at covering my Broccoli. It took ages to make and though it will do the trick it won't be re-usable as I've had to nail it on.....apart from the front. The problem was that the netting wasn't long enough so I had to use fleece on the ends. Next time I'll copy Scrumpy's idea but I would like it the same height so if you're there Scrumpy, how would I stop it wobbling over? The netting is 110 X 118 cm. It was a gift so I'm not sure if you can buy it longer.
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Post by scrumpy on Apr 3, 2011 8:43:18 GMT
Give us the height, length and width. Netting comes in all sizes and can be bought cut to length. Mine doesn't wobble  |
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Post by merlin on Apr 3, 2011 17:14:33 GMT
8' X 3' X 3' Scrumpy. I didn't know you could get it in different sizes, I think mine was bought at Ikea, do garden centres sell it? My wooden effort will have to do for this year but I'm thinking of doing it your way to cover one of my Strawberry beds as it not only does the trick but looks easy to get into.
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Post by scrumpy on Apr 3, 2011 19:44:45 GMT
should be ok.
I think i've got a bit of pipe left so i'll make a piece up to size and check.
As to netting, lots of on line suppliers, but for strawberries, you'll need a larger mesh for pollination, As to size, i reckon about 6 foot wide by 16 foot long....you need the length of the bed plus the height at each end of the bed, plus 2 foot.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 4, 2011 8:08:32 GMT
It looks good merlin, it is a shame it can't be moved. I've been thinking about making something similar but on a smaller scale. I can't sow brassicas straight in the garden without protection. I have been sowing them in the greenhouse but they get too leggy.
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Post by esther on Apr 4, 2011 12:22:51 GMT
The Enviromesh cages have been a great success in the veggie garden so Barry is going to cover a couple of the beds on the allotment.I have just ordered some more Enviromesh - 4.2 metres wide and can be bought by the metre |
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Post by merlin on Apr 4, 2011 16:22:23 GMT
It looks good merlin, it is a shame it can't be moved. I've been thinking about making something similar but on a smaller scale. I can't sow brassicas straight in the garden without protection. I have been sowing them in the greenhouse but they get too leggy. The great thing about Scrumpy's is the pipe as itwon't snag and is so easy to hold on with clips. Speaking of clips, these I get from the local market, they're about 2" and plastic. |
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Post by merlin on Apr 4, 2011 16:30:00 GMT
It looks good merlin, it is a shame it can't be moved. I've been thinking about making something similar but on a smaller scale. I can't sow brassicas straight in the garden without protection. I have been sowing them in the greenhouse but they get too leggy. Straight in the ground is best but I like you started them off in the GH Putting the netting on was a pain but I got some satisfaction as just as I finished a cabbage white flew over it. The original idea was to fix the net on each section which dismantles but I've nowhere to store it in the winter. Not good planning! |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 4, 2011 20:57:53 GMT
I only want to make small ones for seedlings so storing them wont be a problem.
I've sunk meta posts into the veg beds so I can move the posts and netting from bed to bed easily.
I had some blue alkathene pipe in the garden and it went brittle in the sun.
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Post by merlin on Apr 13, 2011 6:11:16 GMT
The things you have to do to protect your crops. If you google or know of local thatchers they have loads of this polypropaline netting they don't want. One I know gave me a load and said I could have enough to cover the entire garden ......free!!
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Post by steve on Apr 13, 2011 6:26:25 GMT
We have to do similar down the allotment, you can see the wood pigeons just waiting to get a chance at the brassicas! |
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Post by merlin on Apr 13, 2011 16:44:34 GMT
It wouldn't do if something nibbled your brassicas! Our pet Dove is chief suspect for eating my sweetpeas, had to cover them too.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 13, 2011 16:55:57 GMT
The things you have to do to protect your crops. If you google or know of local thatchers they have loads of this polypropaline netting they don't want. One I know gave me a load and said I could have enough to cover the entire garden ......free!! Is that yours merlin? It is a bit posh. Mine works but the word 'sad' springs to mind ;D |
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Apr 13, 2011 16:57:55 GMT
The photo didn't 'quote' too  |
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