Crop Protection Guide

There are many advantages in using grow tunnels. Not just in preventing the disappointment of a ruined crop due to frost or high wind but also to control the growing environment for plants.
 

Grow tunnels conserve moisture, protect against insects, and act as a barrier to birds and animals. They are particularly useful in summer when the heat gets too much for plants and to keep white butterfly and green caterpillars at bay.
 

Haxnicks Growing Tunnels are so easy to use due to the unique all-in-one design and can be easily folded down and stored to use next season. They cover a large area and are available in four styles to cover all gardeners’ needs. The fabrics used are of a high quality and the support hoops are galvanized rust proof steel.
 

Haxnicks Eco Green Micromesh Growing Tunnel
This tunnel uses a long-lasting micromesh that has a soft green tint. The mesh forms a barrier to airborne insects, scorching sun and harsh wind while letting in air and water. The ultra-fine mesh (0.6mm x 0.6mm) which is small enough to keep out cabbage root fly, carrot fly, white fly, onion fly, flea beetle, vine weevil, aphids and others while allowing air and moisture to penetrate.
 

Use the Haxnicks Eco Green Micromesh Tunnel in late summer when the heat gets too much for plants and to keep white butterfly and green caterpillars at bay. Use in winter to keep birds of cabbage, broccoli and strawberries or over seed trays or beds. A good all rounder.
 

Haxnicks Net Tunnels
This tunnel uses a 5mm mesh similar to shade cloth. It filters sunlight which prevents burning on fruit and leaves. The mesh protects from harsh wind while allowing ventilation to plants.

Ideal to place over summer crops like cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, lettuce, onion and herbs.

Use Haxnicks Net Tunnels later in the season to prevent weather damage on produce ready for harvest, and to keep pesky birds away from your strawberries.
 

Watering and feeding crops is easy because soluble fertilisers like Tui Eco-Fert can be applied directly through the mesh.
 

Haxnicks Poly Tunnels
This tunnel uses UV stabilized polythene to create a greenhouse effect. The polythene conserves moisture and keeps soil warmer so you can start plants a little earlier. Use at the start of a season to protect the sensitive seedlings like cucumbers, melons and eggplant. Open the Haxnicks Poly Tunnel at the beginning of the day to allow air to circulate.
 

The drawstring-ends integrated into each tunnel makes aeration easily adjustable and makes accessing plants easy.
 

The beauty of all of these tunnels is that they can be used in the vegetable garden, for the hobby grower of ferns or bromeliads, for herb beds and as a temporary cover over emerging blooms.
 

Create an enhanced growing environment for young vegetables so you can enjoy greater gardening success. Use grow tunnels to protect crops from all types of pests without the need for chemical pesticides. You’ll be amazed at the difference they will make to your crops.
 

Rinse and dry well before you store away for the season. Water and sunlight will kill any diseases or bugs that have made a home in the fabric. Look after them and you will get many seasons of use.