What Netting?

r.a.i.n.b.o.w

I'm confused

I want to buy some netting to protect my beans, fruit etc from being eating by the birdies (yes, I'm being premature, but want to purchase before I need it!). But the ones I've seen advertised as "to protect crops" seem to have really large holes, a bird could easily get a beak in and a pod or berry out.

What should I be looking for, and where?

Thanks!

Lotus-eater

Beans shouldn't need to be protected, soft fruit does, unless you operate like me, which is a basis that as long as they don't strip the bushes, I'm happy to share.

I know people use debris netting cheaply from ebay, or a local building site.

Sally_A

The last time I looked (about 18 months ago)this was the cheapest option:-
http://www.tarpaflex.co.uk/acatalog/Debris_Netting.html?gclid=CJ-2wsqG5aYCFQsTfAoduGe46A
but there may be better offers out there now.

Either that or schmooze up to a local scaffolding firm ;-)

r.a.i.n.b.o.w

Sally_A wrote: »

Either that or schmooze up to a local scaffolding firm ;-)

OOH NOOOOO!!! They were removing lots of scaffolding netting earlier from the block next door!! Missed out! :mad:

r.a.i.n.b.o.w

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Beans shouldn't need to be protected, soft fruit does, unless you operate like me, which is a basis that as long as they don't strip the bushes, I'm happy to share.

I know people use debris netting cheaply from ebay, or a local building site.

Ooh, I thought they liked beans. Am I thinking of peas?

I don't mind the birds having a peck, but the garden I'm in is a playground for LOADS of birds, all so friendly that they sit on a branch about a foot away, watching me doing the gardening!!

LJM

can you not just use the cheap netting they sell in poundland?

Linda32

Hi, We've got on quite well with netting that is meant for covering ponds during the autumn when leaves are likely to fall in a pond.

You can buy this from Wilkinsons, Garden Centres, possibly supermarkets, I think I've seen it in Sainsburys, although not until after Easter.

You do need to net fruit as they will have that, also brassicas - cabbages, cauliflower, kale etc

r.a.i.n.b.o.w

LJM wrote: »

can you not just use the cheap netting they sell in poundland?

The holes are massive, I'm sure a few birds could easily demolish my berries through them.

djohn2002uk

Put "Bird Netting" into the search box on EBay and there are good bargains there. I bought some last year to stop sparrows pecking the blossom off my runner beans. 2metres x 10 metres should do.

GreenFly_2

Sally_A wrote: »

Either that or schmooze up to a local scaffolding firm ;-)

I recently got 3 nets from a scaffolding after they built some flats near by. The nets were 90ft by 30ft. I didn't quite realise just how large they are. Needless to say I have given aload away after cutting it up. I now have enough to only cover my plot once with a bit to spare:).
Scaffolders are happy to part with old netting just wait until they start to remove the nets and ask if you can help yourself to a pile. Usually wet and dirty so make sure you cover your seats if you pick up in the car.

GoodLuck
GF