Carrot Netting 1m Wide
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What is carrot fence netting and how does it work?
Carrot fence netting which is made from 1m wide fine Veggiemesh is the perfect barrier against carrot root fly. This helps keep the aroma which attracts the flies to a minimum. Carrot flies cannot fly high enough to get over this barrier, significantly reducing your pest problems.
What other crops does the carrot fly attack?
The main host plant is carrots but they also attack celery, celeriac, parsnips and parsley. These pests overwinter in the soil so ensure that you rotate your crops and take into account the other vegetables this pest attacks.
Precautions to stop carrot fly
Avoid sowing susceptible plant seeds during the early spring and late summer when carrot flies will be laying eggs.
Install a netting fence as soon as you plant out the carrots.
If I buy by the running metre how will it arrive?
Buying by the running metre allows you to purchase the exact length required. If you order 'by the metre' it will come in one length folded, not beautifully, but folded.It does work out cheaper to buy our veggiemesh pack sizes.
Why are the pack sizes cheaper than per metre?
The packs are hemmed on all 4 sides and are machine cut to the exact width and length. When you buy "per metre" we have to physically measure and cut the correct size which involves a higher cost.
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?
We do offer an ultra fine veggiemesh which offers full protection from certain pests, especially flea beetle.
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.
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 = 95%
How heavy is Veggiemesh?
The weight is approx. 55gms/sq.m.
Is Veggiemesh easy to cut?
Yes Veggiemesh can be cut with scissors
When ordering just nematodes, delivery is free of charge.
For all other items, we will either charge £4.98 for standard items, £6.99 for large items and £14.99 for oversized items.
The correct delivery charge will be applied in the checkout.
*some additional charges can be applied for larger and heavier items to highlands and islands.
