Flexible Garden Netting Hoops Crop Protection - Green
Garden netting hoops are a simple and effective way to create tunnels or cloches for protecting yo...Garden netting hoops are a simple and effective way to create tunnels or cloches for protecting your fruit, vegetables, and plants year-round. These flexible hoops, made from 1.8-meter green PVC rods (10mm diameter), can be covered with fleece, Veggiemesh, bird netting, butterfly netting, thermacrop, or polythene to suit different seasons and growing needs.
Use them to encourage early crops in spring, shield plants from pests in summer, and protect them from frost in winter. Each hoop can be set up to a width of 1.2 meters, offering a standing height of around 60cm, or narrowed to 75cm for increased height, adapting to various garden beds and crop types. For optimal tunnel formation, space the hoops approximately 75cm to 1 meter apart and ensure a fabric width of at least 1.8 meters. The anchors included ensure stability when fixed into the soil, and the hoops are reusable season after season.
This pack includes 5 hoops and anchors, providing a versatile solution for crop protection. The hoops are suitable for use with vegetables, salad crops, and young plants, helping to ensure a successful harvest by protecting against weather, pests, and temperature fluctuations.
Best current price£23.99from Gardening Naturally UK
This guide is for home gardeners seeking an easy and versatile way to protect their plants. The key benefit is year-round protection against pests and weather, enabling earlier harvests and healthier crops. A potential caveat is the need for appropriate covering material, which is sold separately. These flexible hoops create tunnels or cloches for fruit, vegetables, and plants. They are made from durable PVC rods and can be adapted to various widths and heights, offering a reusable solution for garden protection.
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Colour
Green
Model Part Number
GH5
Brand
Gardening Naturally
Extended Product Information
FAQs
What is included in the pack?
Each pack includes 5 flexible garden netting hoops and 5 anchors for securing them into the soil.
Do I need to buy covering material separately?
Yes, the covering material such as fleece, netting, or polythene is not included and needs to be purchased separately based on your specific protection needs.
What is the maximum size I can make a tunnel?
Each hoop can be set up to a maximum width of 1.2 meters. For optimal tunnel formation, space the hoops about 75cm to 1 meter apart.
What is the standing height of the hoops?
When set up to a width of 1.2 meters, the hoops offer a standing height of around 60cm. This can be increased if narrowed.
Can these hoops be used for all types of plants?
Yes, they are suitable for a wide range of plants including vegetables, salad crops, fruits, and young plants, providing protection against weather and pests.
How do I store the hoops after the growing season?
After cleaning them with water, store the hoops in a dry location, away from direct sunlight, to maintain their flexibility and durability for future use.
Are the anchors reusable?
Yes, the included anchors are designed to be reusable season after season.
Troubleshooting
Hoops are not stable in the soil.
Ensure the anchors are pushed deep enough into the soil. If the soil is very loose, consider using additional pegs or weights to secure the covering material more firmly to the ground.
Covering material is too short to reach the ground.
Use wider covering material (minimum 1.8 meters recommended) or ensure hoops are spaced closer together. For existing materials, consider using additional hoops or securing them higher up.
Hoops are difficult to bend to the desired shape.
In very cold weather, PVC can become less flexible. Try to set up the hoops in warmer conditions. Gentle warming with a hairdryer on a low setting might help, but avoid excessive heat.
Anchors are difficult to insert into hard soil.
Water the ground thoroughly before attempting to insert the anchors. You may also need to use a mallet or hammer to gently tap them into place, being careful not to damage the PVC.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Provides effective protection against a range of environmental threats.
Highly adaptable to different plant sizes and garden bed dimensions.
Reusable and durable, offering good value over time.
Simple to set up and adjust.
Suitable for a variety of covering materials.
Cons
Covering material (fleece, netting, polythene) is not included.
May require additional securing in very windy conditions.
Maximum height might be insufficient for very tall plants without additional support.
Requires spaced planting of hoops for optimal tunnel formation.
Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup:
Unpack the 5 green PVC hoops and anchors.
Insert the anchors on one end of a hoop into the soil, spaced approximately 75cm to 1 meter apart from previously placed hoops.
Gently bend the hoop and insert the other end into the soil at the desired width (up to 1.2 meters).
Repeat for all hoops to create a tunnel structure.
Drape your chosen covering material (fleece, netting, polythene) over the hoops, ensuring it is wide enough (at least 1.8 meters for optimal coverage).
Secure the edges of the covering material to the ground using soil, pegs, or weights.
Compatibility:
Suitable for use with fleece, Veggiemesh, bird netting, butterfly netting, thermacrop, and polythene.
Can be used with various garden beds, raised beds, and rows of plants.
Care:
After use, clean the hoops with water and a mild detergent if necessary.
Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prolong their lifespan.
The PVC material is generally resistant to weather, but extreme temperatures can affect flexibility.