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Title: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 14, 2010, 16:58:03

(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/amazingrotavator/Photo-0060.jpg)



Made this with debri netting to keep the cabbage whites off one of my experimental cabbages.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: rog_pete on March 14, 2010, 19:50:08

very clever!!

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: tim on March 14, 2010, 19:55:17

Market them??

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Stopp on March 14, 2010, 20:13:39

[size=12pt][/size]  It reminds me of my Grandma's cake cover to keep flies off the food  lol

They sell them on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40cm-FOOD-COVER-UMBRELLA-BBQ-HYGIENE-FLY-NET-CAKE-PARTY_W0QQitemZ160345023937QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_Kitchen_FoodStorage_GL?hash=item25554ee5c1#ht_3295wt_991

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: saddad on March 15, 2010, 07:56:16

 Very impressive... I'll have to come across and take notes...  :)

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Le-y on March 15, 2010, 08:23:07

Quote from: Stopp on March 14, 2010, 20:13:39

[size=12pt][/size]  It reminds me of my Grandma's cake cover to keep flies off the food  lol

They sell them on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/40cm-FOOD-COVER-UMBRELLA-BBQ-HYGIENE-FLY-NET-CAKE-PARTY_W0QQitemZ160345023937QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_Kitchen_FoodStorage_GL?hash=item25554ee5c1#ht_3295wt_991

THATS where i've seen them before! i saw this thread and thought that they looked familiar!

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: shirlton on March 15, 2010, 08:38:35

I use cake covers to protect to later sown green seedlings from the little fly (scarid) if I remember rightly

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 15, 2010, 16:21:08

Cake covers wouldn't cover the cabbages I'm trying to grow.The ones for the lotte are 2mtsx2mts and fingers crossed,will be full of one cabbage.
Saddad you can come and have a nosy any time.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 18, 2010, 16:55:14

(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/amazingrotavator/Photo-0063.jpg)

These are the cake covers I made for the lotte today complete with Stan the scarecrow the Mrs made.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Digeroo on March 18, 2010, 17:32:43

I like the look of them.  Things are a bit windy here and the normal things blow over, this design looks very strong and rather attractive.  I could do with some to cover my PSB which has blown over and so is not very tall any more.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 18, 2010, 17:47:07

It took less than an hour to make.Just got to get the bits first.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: rog_pete on March 18, 2010, 23:46:29

sorry to sound thick but

what have you made it out of and how?  I feel like an idiots guide to DIY covers coming on here

thanks

Roger

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 19, 2010, 17:17:07

Hi rog_pete, Ok I'll try. First of all make a frame for the base(I used tiling lathes 2"x 1"). Cut a piece for each corner to strengthen them and keep them at 90degrees.My base was 6'x6' as I'm hoping my cabbage will be that big. Decide the height you want(mine just under 3').Cut water pipe to the length and screw to the frame. I then painted mine and let dry.Time for the debri netting.Cut the net about 2' bigger than the frame as you don't want to stretch it too much. Stand the frame up on end on the net and staple to the inside of the frame.Stand the frame on the opposite side that you have just stapled,stretch the netover the frame and staple.Do this with the other two sides.Don't forget to scew the two pipes together where they meet in the middle or else they slide about,do this before netting,(I forgot to put that). I hope this helps.It is so simple to show than explain.Just keep looking back at the first picture and it will become a bit more plain.

Mick

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: rog_pete on March 19, 2010, 18:28:35

thanks Mick

I think I shall be giving this a go... looks very smart

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Jayb on March 20, 2010, 16:42:30

They look really great, very smart too.

Quote from: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 15, 2010, 16:21:08

Cake covers wouldn't cover the cabbages I'm trying to grow.The ones for the lotte are 2mtsx2mts and fingers crossed,will be full of one cabbage.
Saddad you can come and have a nosy any time.

Good luck, that is going to be a huuuuuge amount of coleslaw to get through  ;D

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Stopp on March 20, 2010, 16:55:09

I want one ..... I want one ....... I want a giant cake cover and a handsome Stan too.  ;D 
Think I might have a go at this

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 22, 2010, 17:28:13

(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx161/amazingrotavator/Photo-0065.jpg)

Just thought I would show you the cabbage I planted in it's new home on the lotte under the netting. I'm hoping it will fill it. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: nilly71 on March 22, 2010, 17:40:43

They look great.

Neil

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Paulines7 on March 23, 2010, 10:40:49

They look really good and might have a go at making one.  How do you stop it from blowing away though?  I suppose the wooden frame is heavy but then my plots are in a very windy spot.  I suppose I could always put legs on it that go into the ground.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Old bird on March 23, 2010, 12:17:29

Flipping brilliant!

Do you get shed loads of debris netting or can you buy just sensible amounts?

O B
 ;)

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 23, 2010, 16:41:16

I bought 2 rolls from Scaffold Direct 50mtrsx2mtrs for under £30 each.I'm hoping it will last me for years.With the Mrs wanting to net everything against cabbage whites and pea moth,I doubt it. My brother bought a small amount from a market last year(Thats where I got the idea from), bet it's hard to find.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: cornykev on March 23, 2010, 18:23:19

I've just seen your greenhouse and now this, bloody great work my ol son.   ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: caroline7758 on March 23, 2010, 18:35:58

Is this it?

http://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/Debris_Netting_and_Monoflex_Sheeting/STRONGFORGE/Debris_Netting_-_2M_x_50M_-_Green_17.aspx (http://www.scaffolding-direct.co.uk/Debris_Netting_and_Monoflex_Sheeting/STRONGFORGE/Debris_Netting_-_2M_x_50M_-_Green_17.aspx)

Good value- cheaper than ebay- think Imight have to order some myself.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Digeroo on March 23, 2010, 19:26:02

Interesting it comes in different colours.  Is white for example better or worse than green for the plants.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 24, 2010, 16:32:44

Yes caroline7758,thats the one.
Digeroo, I find the green a better colour as it won't stand out like the white.

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: saddad on March 24, 2010, 16:48:24

All that talent... even a scarecrow to give Betty a run for her money...  ;D

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 24, 2010, 16:52:51

That was the Mrs's contribution,I do all the brainy stuff. When are you coming for a nosy saddad?

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: saddad on March 24, 2010, 17:14:37

Are you going to be on site at the weekend when the shop is open?  :-\

Title: Re: Netting
Post by: Amazingrotavator(Derby) on March 24, 2010, 17:35:09

I will be down on Saturday sometime but couldn't say what time. PM me with your mobly No and I could bell you when I'm on my way. Mick