Brassica collars

[nilly71]

I have just looked at a random picture on here and noticed all the brassica collars, I didn't use any last year just scaffold netting.

Do you use any, if so what size and are they bought or home made?

Neil

[nilly71]

[manicscousers]

we splashed out on these this year, had them a couple of years ago and they worked great  ;D
supposed to be for trees
http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=BMPT&name=hemcore&sfile=1&jump=0

[BAK]

We use the Arthur Bowers' collars in the Amazon link below. You can buy them at most garden centres and they are quite cheap.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/30-x-Organic-Cabbage-Collars/dp/B001AR5X9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1270453593&sr=8-1

Some plot holders use small squares of old carpet instead.

[mpdjulie]

Last year I made my own and they are still very much useable.  Rug underlay from Ikea £2.99 - see link - cut into 3inch squares with a slit on one side to the middle.  This size made about 50.  Excellent value for money in my opinion.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10132260

[nilly71]

Thanks for the replies.
I have dug up loads of thin rubber matting. I think I will give these a try in 3" squares.

Do you make an x in the middle to allow growth or just slit them to the middle?

Neil