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This guide is for UK home gardeners and allotment holders looking to protect their brassica and leafy vegetable crops from cabbage white butterflies and other pests. The key benefit is its ability to prevent egg-laying and caterpillar damage while allowing essential light, air, and rain to reach plants. A key consideration is that the mesh is too fine for bee pollination, requiring temporary removal during flowering for certain plants. The product is a UV-stabilised HDPE netting with a 5mm x 7mm mesh designed to safeguard vegetables like cabbage, kale, broccoli, and more, while also offering secondary uses like reducing pond debris and deterring birds.
| Colour | Green |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | GSP800 |
| Brand | Gardening Naturally |
Yes, it can be trimmed with scissors and shaped to fit raised beds, tunnels, frames, or vegetable cages without fraying.
You can hold it in place with netting pegs or clips, or by tucking the edges under soil to prevent butterflies entering underneath.
It can be used over soft fruit where bee pollination is not required at that stage, but should be removed once flowers open to allow for pollination.
Yes, rain passes through easily so the soil and plant roots remain hydrated throughout the season.
With care and proper storage, this netting is designed to last approximately 7 years.
Yes, the mesh helps reduce interest from birds such as pigeons by preventing them from pecking at leaf surfaces.
The mesh size is 5mm x 7mm, which is effective for stopping butterflies and larger insects.
Yes, it can be placed over ponds to help reduce falling debris and deter birds.
Use dedicated netting pegs or clips for a firm hold. Ensure the ground is firm enough to tuck the edges under the soil effectively.
While the netting allows airflow, ensure it is not stretched too tightly over plants. Leave a small gap between the netting and leaves where possible, or ensure adequate watering.
This netting is designed for larger pests like butterflies. For very fine pests, consider a finer mesh or integrated pest management strategies.
Small tears can often be repaired with stitching or strong garden tape. For significant damage, replacement may be necessary to maintain full protection.
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