Horticultural Netting

What is Horticulture  Netting?

Horticultural Netting is plastic mesh for supporting vegetables, fruits, and flowers at particular stages of growth

Modern horticulture needs better plant support and this is where EyouAgro Horticulture Netting comes in handy.

Why? Because it,

• Increases crops density and airflow  between crops

• Reduces the spreading of pathogens because of less manual labor.

With Horticultural Netting, you reap maximum returns because of:

• Slowed  erosion

• Improved soil health

• Enhanced water availability,

• Smothered weeds

• Controlled pests and flies.

What Are the Different Types of Horticulture Netting?

You can’t walk into a horticultural netting supplier, wholesaler, or distributor and ask for a horticulture netting because there are lots of different types and brands. Of course, you like our brand -EyouAgro horticulture Netting. However, you need to know the available options for you to make your choice.

So, let’s take a look at the types of horticulture  netting we have: they can be classified according to fabric type:

• Woven – Sunscreens

• Non-woven – Mulch mat, Mixed bed for mushroom

• Knitted – Shade Cloth, Insect meshes, harvesting net, anti hailstone net, and bird protection net

• Plastic sheets – Ground cover, Greenhouse cover, Rain protection fabric

Why is Horticulture Netting Important for Crop Protection

Horticultural Netting improves crop yields.  Research indicates that vegetables are grown under Horticultural Netting:

• Increase yield by 60-100% when  shade net is used

• Reduces fertilizer use  by 25%

• Increase the average selling price by 30%.

Benefits of Installing Horticultural Netting

If you have a limited area to cultivate the vegetables you need to use Horticultural Netting. You can save space and get more yield.

Using a double wall of the Horticultural Netting allows you to grow in greenhouses to save on manually tutoring tomatoes and peppers.

Your horticultural crops become:

• More accessible for daily maintenance.

• Easy to prune  and harvest at the right height

• Quicker to control diseases

• Guaranteed air circulation for a healthier environment.

Where is Horticulture Netting Used?

Once you grab a Horticultural Netting, You can use it in the following areas:

• Greenhouses

• Shade houses

• Floriculture

• Garden

Horticultural Netting provides the ideal support for many commercial crops. you can use it in all kinds of crops and vegetables.

You can grow crops that are not woody with delicate stems that easily bend.

6 Steps on How to Choose Horticulture Netting for Your Projects?

Now that you know all about Horticulture Netting, let follow the steps to choose the right one.

Step 1: What is the Weight of the Net

Always be keen to check the weight listed in grams per square meter.  This is an indicator of the durability of your Netting.

Step 2: Take into Account the Thickness

Be aware of the thickness specified in millimeters. The thicker Horticultural Netting has stronger tensile strength.

Step 3: Is the Net UV Stabilized

See whether your Horticultural Netting is UV stabilized. If your Horticultural is not UV treated, it may not withstand harsh weather and will degrade within a short time

Step 4: Which Color?

You can choose your preferred colors between silver, white, green, and black color.

Step 5: Where to buy?

The purchase of the Horticultural Netting depends on your location.

You can opt to order online from EYouAgro.

If you are a local client, you can visit the manufacturing site and make your purchases.

And if you are an international client, you can Import.

Step 6: Other Considerations?

Always make a thorough evaluation of your manufacturer by:

• Ensuring your Horticultural Netting is made of eco-friendly and recyclable polyethylene material

• Assessing the manufacturer’s experience and expertise in making Horticultural Netting.

• Checking whether the manufacturer provides a warranty for their Horticultural Netting.

How to Install Horticultural Netting

You require planning and we recommend you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines.

Step 1: Prepare Materials and Accessories

Get netting pegs for securing the netting in place. There are a few to choose from depending on the netting you are using. Steel Ground pegs are ideal for larger mesh netting along with plastic ground pegs or our net claw pegs.

Step 2: Construct a Support Frame

You can also use a perimeter wall or erect anchor posts. This is to support your Horticultural Netting.

Step 3: Suspend the Netting.

Tie the eyelets with anything that can withstand rain or sun. you can use nylon rope because it is durable

Step 4: Place the Netting over the Frame

Make sure the whole area is covered

Step 5: Put Heavy Objects to Hold and Support the Netting

You can use stone or bricks

Step 6: Maintain your Horticultural Netting.

You can clean the netting or store when not in use or shift to other places.

5 Tips for Horticultural Netting

Once you acquire Horticultural Netting, be aware of the dos and don’t

Do’s

1. Ask for free samples – a simple way to make sure you are getting the right netting before buying a big roll or netting pack

2. Be aware of the size of where you want to place the netting.

3. Choose the right netting- with so many horticultural netting types know what you want for instance bird netting to protect your strawberries, or trellis to support your climbing beans.

4. Check the quality- there are cheap and expensive nets in the market. If you want your netting to last go for UV stabilized, high density, extruded, knotted, and high tensile strengthen

5. Leave the access path to ease  watering and lighting

Don’t

1. Follow all the steps you need to take,  there is no shortcut. You’ll save yourself loads of stress.

2. Avoid strong chemicals or detergents to maintain your Horticultural Netting. This is reduce damaging your Horticultural Netting.

3. Ensure you keep the getting safely in a dry condition, when not in use.

Conclusion

Supporting and protecting your horticultural crops requires you to invest in horticultural netting – their purchase, installation, and maintenance.

You will find  Horticultural Netting useful in all your horticultural crops growing – cabbages, greenhouses, and so on.

Have you become interested in acquiring or knowing more about our horticultural Netting?.

With this guide, you’ll be able to conveniently visit www.eyouagro.com or contacts us at info@eyouagro.com and select the perfect one for your horticultural crop growing.