Features of trellis nets

Growing vegetables is a painstaking process that requires a lot of work and certain knowledge. In this regard, the trellis net is a good help in the work. From the material in this article, you will learn what it is, what it is, what it is used for. We will also show you how to install it correctly.

Trellis nets are used for the care of climbing plants and their best fruiting. Such structures are supports for garden and horticultural crops. These are large mesh nets made of various materials. They are used for weaving crops: cucumbers, beans, grapes, lemongrass, peas. In addition, they are used when growing flowers (for example, climbing roses, clematis).

They save land space, which is important for small beds and greenhouses. The devices allow you to get a larger yield from several types of vegetable crops. As a support for their growth, grids create conditions for their proper development. The branches of the plants do not intertwine with each other, the fruits and leaves get more light.

The lack of competition in plants reduces stress, due to which yields decrease and bitterness appears. Trellis nets are the prevention of plant diseases. They are less likely to get sick with downy mildew. The nets prevent the spread of fungus and promote sufficient air circulation. Thanks to them, high aeration is provided.

They are functional, create order and aesthetics in the garden or vegetable garden. Due to the availability of crops from any side, watering, feeding, loosening, hilling is simplified. In addition, trellis nets are a measure of protecting plants from mechanical damage. They are used for vertical cultivation of climbing plants, they are also bought for tomatoes, Indian beans, zucchini.

This method of growing allows you to protect crops from damage by insects and animals, as well as dirt and accidental mechanical damage.

The trellis net can be used to decorate the landscape. It promotes uniform ripening of the crop, prevents the likelihood of overripe fruit. At the same time, the yield when using it increases to 35% of the usual harvest taken from this site. It is used in private households, industrial cultivation of crops. It can be used for fencing playgrounds, gazebos, aviaries.

The nets owe their name to the method of attachment. They are fixed like tapestries in living rooms (along the side edges or at the top). Products are made in white and green, sold in rolls of 1.7x500, 2.04x1000, 2x5, 2x10, 2x50 m in size. In this case, the size of the cells is 100x100, 150x130, 150x150 and 150x170 mm. The minimum length of the trellis net is only 1.5 m.

The cost of the trellis netting may vary. On average, it is 5.7-6.2 rubles. for 1 m2. The roll height can be 1.2 and 1.7 m. However, the material is not at all universal: the mesh has a different purpose, which determines its structure and strength.

It is bought for different types of plants:

• clinging to it on their own without any help from a gardener / gardener;
• those who need the hands of summer residents to attach to the grid.

The material is made from environmentally friendly plastic cloth, chemically resistant inert polymers. Thanks to this, the mesh structure is strong, lightweight and elastic. She is not afraid of heat, dampness, corrosion, spreads well. Does not deteriorate from the sun: does not dry out and does not crumble.

In addition, the trellis net has other characteristics:

• has double edges, due to which it can withstand the weight load of ripening fruits;
• not afraid of strong gusts of wind, provides for installation in the field;
• has a different level of shading, the parameters of which vary from 30 to 90%.

Strength is a key characteristic of the material. With the right choice and installation of such products, you can create structures that can withstand an impressive weight.

Trellis plastic mesh is classified by purpose and is:

• protective;
• shading;
• enclosing;
• decorative.

Light air fences are made of it with ornamental plants braiding. They decorate the local area, merging with the shade of foliage. As for the use as enclosing structures, aviaries are made from the trellis net for breeding poultry and animals.

At the same time, varieties with the maximum cell size are bought for climbing plants. If the product is intended to protect against rodents and birds, take the mesh with small cells. By the type of installation, the mesh is straight and angular.

Correct installation of the trellis net can improve the efficiency of its use. According to the rules of technology, it must be fixed without any sagging. For fixing, you need to use supports, while they can be made of different materials (concrete, metal, wood, plastic).

The mesh material is sold ready-made. Its installation does not require any special skills. Anyone can cope with this. To begin with, choose a certain area and plan the location of the canvas. Determined with the height of the structure based on the type of crops grown or the size of the greenhouse.

According to the installation rules, the net should be placed taking into account the uniform illumination of the plants. Therefore, it must be placed in the direction from east to west. This will allow the plants to receive the required daily amount of sunlight. In order for the network to hold well, in addition to supporting elements, rails and fasteners (screws, rope, wire) will be needed in the work.

You will also have to prepare the necessary tools (screwdriver, garden shears, screwdriver). As for the supports, it is necessary to take care of the presence of stakes with a height of 1.5-1.8 m. Having decided on the place, the stakes are driven in to ensure the stability of the network. The supporting pillars are dug into the ground, after which the soil around them is well compacted.

As necessary, the number of support pillars is increased. Usually, the stakes are placed at the same distance from each other. The approximate distance between the stands is 4 m.To plant long-growing plants, the stands should be at a distance of at least 2 m.

A rail is installed between the supports. After that, the trellis is unwound and put on the prepared rail. The structure is attached to the support with clamps. The net is straightened from top to bottom edge, pulled over stakes, secured with wire and rope. The canvas needs to be stretched, otherwise it will not be able to support the weight of the seedlings and keep their shape.

You can pull on frames of different types (including inclined ones). If desired, the bed can be given not only a standard, but also an A-shaped, inclined shape.It all depends on the type of frame and the use of additional supports. It is possible to install trellises not only in an open area of ​​the garden / cottage / vegetable garden.

In order for the trellis net to perform its functions completely, you need to know how to use it correctly. It is necessary to "plant" cultures on the canvas. It is necessary to create optimal conditions for the growth and development of plants. For a garter of vegetables or other plants, a nylon thread or twine is prepared.

The first knot is tied at the base of the climbing plant. It is impossible to pinch the stems, creating an obstacle to the access of air and nutrients to the leaves and peduncles of the culture. Next, the thread is passed through a polypropylene net with subsequent fastening to the rail.

During tying, you can use plastic clips to fix the shoots to the net. The stems themselves cannot be pulled: it is important that they are located freely along the trellis. Do not wrap the stems through the net, otherwise they may be damaged. As for the fastening of weak seedlings, then they do not need to be tied up. It is important that they flow freely up the mesh. You cannot touch them until they get stronger.

Cucumbers are tied up when the length of their stems reaches 15-20 cm. When additional stems appear, they must be tied up. You need to tie up cultures at the bottom in a checkerboard pattern. This method helps to stimulate the growth of lateral shoots, slows down the growth of the main stem. Further care will require the formation of a bush. To do this, they resort to pinching and pinching. As a rule, further the cucumbers will braid the net on their own, without requiring the hands of a gardener.

When choosing a trellis mesh, you need to take into account several nuances. It is important to purchase a product made of high-quality UV-stable plastic with an optimal level of shading. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the product and the reputation of the manufacturer. To be sure of the quality of your purchase, you need to pay attention to the availability of a quality certificate, as well as the country of production. For example, products from European suppliers are considered good options.

The net is sold not only in bulk: if you wish, you can find products in smaller packaging. To make the network look better on the site, they are determined with a color. The green shade is in harmony with the greenery of the plants. White gives the site structure. When choosing a support system, they are guided by weight, growing area and the possibility of transplanting.

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