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Vegetable cages, ideal for supporting garden netting

Veggiemesh for protecting crops against insect pests

Aluminium garden hoops for creating tunnels

Protect your vegetables from the cabbage white butterfly

Choice of 7 changeable covers. All 2.9m long.

Heavyweight garden fleece for extra protection

A high quality knitted netting with 17mm holes

Ideal if you already have netting

Allotment Society Discounts

Veggiemesh FAQ's

If I buy by the running metre how will it arrive?

Buying by the running metre is the most economical way of purchasing Veggiemesh. If you order 'by the metre' it will come in one length folded, not beautifully, but folded

Why are the pack sizes more expensive?

The packs are hemmed on all 4 sides. Veggiemesh does not fray so buying by the running metre is the best value option unless you are purchasing the 2.1 or 2.6 x 20m packs or rolls.

Is Veggiemesh available in green?

No. Green Veggiemesh would reduce light penetration resulting in a loss of yield and/or quality on certain crops especially when covering crops in Spring and Autumn. Veggiemesh light passage = 90%

Why not make the mesh size smaller to stop all insects?

A smaller mesh size can be useful against certain pests, especially flea beetle. We do offer a a finer mesh (click here) but we need to emphasise that it is only recommended for relatively short term covering. A smaller mesh size reduces light and air passage. For longer term covering use over hoops or cages, this will increase the airflow and light penetration.

What is Veggiemesh made from

Veggiemesh is made from u.v. stabilised polyethylene

When do I cover crops with Veggiemesh

Crops should be covered immediately after sowing or planting. If transplants are used these must be free of pests before covering.

I still have problems with Carrot Fly, why?

Certain soil pests including Carrot Fly can survive in the soil between crops. Covered carrots should therefore only be grown in rotation with non-umbelliferous crops

Which pests are excluded by Veggiemesh?

Carrot Fly, Cabbage Root Fly, Caterpillars, Aphids, Leaf Minors. Only partial control of Flea Beetle and Thrips is achieved. This may be adequate with low to moderate infestations, but additional methods may be needed if populations are high.Enviromesh Ultra-Fine

What happens when I remove Veggiemesh to weed?

This is best carried out during cool windy conditions

Do I need to remove for watering and feeding?

Watering and feeding can be applied with Veggiemesh in place.

What is the mesh size of Veggiemesh?

The mesh size is 1.35mm

What is the light and air passage of Veggiemesh?

Light passage = 90% and air passage = 75%

How heavy is Veggiemesh?

The weight is approx. 55gms/sq.m.

Is Veggiemesh easy to cut?

Yes Veggiemesh can be cut with scissors

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