Protecting
How to net crops
Fine mesh or netting held off the leaves on hoops, to keep butterflies, pigeons, carrot fly or birds off.
Push hoops or canes in over the row, taller than the plants will grow.
Drape mesh or netting over so it doesn’t touch the leaves.
Weigh the edges down with bricks or soil so nothing gets underneath.
When to do it
It depends on the crop. Tap one for the dates where you live.
CarrotRight after sowing, against carrot flyDates for your area
ArugulaAgainst flea beetle in summerDates for your area
PeaAgainst birds and mice after sowingDates for your area
CabbageRight after planting out, against butterflies and pigeonsDates for your area
BroccoliRight after planting out, against butterflies and pigeonsDates for your area
CauliflowerRight after planting out, against butterflies and pigeonsDates for your area
Brussels sproutRight after planting out, against butterflies and pigeonsDates for your area
KaleRight after planting out, against butterflies and pigeonsDates for your area
Bok choyAgainst flea beetleDates for your area
StrawberryAgainst birds as fruit coloursDates for your area
Also part of growing
What it helps prevent
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