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Small Tunnel Shapes - PyreneesPlot - 16-09-2020
I'm in the market for some new anti-insect mesh to protect my alliums from the leaf miner and brassicas from flea beetle and as my hoops made from left over rebar aren't really big enough I though I'd invest in some supports too. But why is everything round, meaning that the outside edges can't be easily used?
Does anybody make/sell rectangular frames to support mesh or plastic? I can't find anything on the French market, beyond modular solid plastic cloches.
I may have to set MrPP a task, although he still hasn't made the bench from the tree my neighbour cut down three years ago ...
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - Veggie - 16-09-2020
I have some square ones made from bits of pipe that slot together to make a "box". Bought them years ago but I've seen square ones made from plumbing pipes/conduit.
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - Small chilli - 16-09-2020
Only thing I can think of is getting a fruit cage but cover with the insect mesh.
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - PyreneesPlot - 16-09-2020
I'm thinking about plumbing pipes with bubblewrap sleeves over the corners - the rebar just wears out whatever is over it and it would be much worse with corners.
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - Veggie - 16-09-2020
Foam pipe lagging is good over joints to stop wear.
This stuff https://www.screwfix.com/c/heating-plumbing/pipe-insulation/cat831554
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - PyreneesPlot - 16-09-2020
Oh yes of course! I have a length of foam pipe lagging on the side of my bedside table for when I bang my head on it in the night!!
RE: Small Tunnel Shapes - JJB - 16-09-2020
Gardening naturally do walk in square domed frames, also square cloche frames - but they're out of stock!
https://www.gardening-naturally.com/aluminium-square-hoop