Metal Garden Hoop Tunnel Kits for Crop Protection- HTTL
Metal Garden Hoop Tunnel Kits for Crop Protection- HTTL - 2m / Black Bird Netting is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
These garden hoops create strong tunnels for protecting crops from birds, insects, frost and weather. The aluminium metal garden hoops come as complete kits with a choice of covers, clips to hold the fabric in place and steel pegs to secure the structure to the ground. Ideal for vegetable beds and allotments, they provide flexible protection across the growing season.
Garden Hoops For Netting With Full Cover Options
Each garden hoop cloche kit comes with your choice of cover, including bird netting, Veggiemesh insect netting, ultra fine Veggiemesh, butterfly protection netting, 30g fleece, polythene or soft butterfly netting. This allows you to tailor the protection to your crops and the season, from spring sowings to autumn harvests.
Aluminium Metal Garden Hoops
The metal garden hoops are made from aluminium which offers strength while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. Once inserted into the soil, the tunnels measure 0.87m high and 1.10m wide, giving ample space for a wide range of vegetables. The actual hoop size is 1.10m wide by 1.02m high before installation.
Garden Hoops Kits With Multiple Lengths Available
These garden hoop kits are supplied in lengths of 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m and 6m. The hoops should be spaced approximately 1m apart for the best support and cover. All kits include the frame, your chosen cover, fixing clips and steel pegs, making them ready to use straight away in garden beds or allotments.
How high are metal garden hoops once they are installed?
When pushed 15cm into the soil, the hoops stand 0.87m high and 1.10m wide.
How far apart should garden hoops for netting be spaced?
We recommend placing the hoops around 1m apart for stable support and even coverage.
What covers are available with garden hoop kits?
You can choose from bird netting, Veggiemesh, ultra fine Veggiemesh, butterfly netting, 30g fleece, polythene or soft butterfly netting.
What sizes are the metal garden hoops available in?
The kits are available in lengths of 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m and 6m.
Are garden hoops suitable for allotments as well as gardens?
Yes, they can be used in home gardens, raised beds and larger allotment plots.
Do garden hoops need replacing every year?
No, the hoops and covers are designed to last for many years when stored and used correctly.
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Specifications
Specifications
Erected size: 1.10m wide x 0.87m high.
Actual Hoops size is 1.10m wide x 1.02m high. The hoops need to be pushed into the ground 15cm.
Each kit includes:
2m Tunnel (3 Hoops), 3m Tunnel (4 Hoops), 4m Tunnel (5 Hoops), 5m Tunnel (6 Hoops), 6m Tunnel (7 Hoops).
5 clips per hoop(these are replaced by crop cover clips when ordering a fleece or polythene cover because the clips can damage the material).
Steel pegs for securing the fabric to the ground.
Cover of your choice.
The diameter of the hoops are 19mm with a wall thickness of 0.9mm. The internal diameter is 17.2mm.
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Cover Choice
Bird Netting Black - Mesh Size: 20mm x 20mm, diamond mesh. Keep out larger garden pests like birds, cats etc. Made from high tensile strength, UV stabilised, doublestitch HDPE, our bird netting is soft to the touch and will last for many years.
Bird Netting Green - Mesh Size: 19mm x 19mm, diamond mesh. Keep out larger garden pests like birds, cats etc. Made from high tensile strength, UV stabilised, doublestitch HDPE, not as soft to touch as our normal black bird netting but still a relatively soft mesh.
Veggiemesh Insect Netting - Veggiemesh will keep out a wide range of garden pests including cabbage root fly, carrot fly, cabbage white butterfly, pea moth, leek moth, cutworm, onion fly, leaf miners and many species of aphids.Mesh size: 1.35mm x 1.35mm.
Ultra Fine Insect Netting -Ultra fine insect netting is a top quality garden netting which works the same way as standard Veggiemesh but it has smaller holes which enable you to grow fruit and vegetables free from insect damage including flea beetle, allium leaf miner and whitefly damage. Mesh size: 0.8mm x 0.8mm.
Soft Butterlfy Netting Black/Green - Prevents cabbage white butterflies and birds ruining your vegetables. Made from strong HDPE and UV stabilised, it feels more like a soft fabric to touch and will last for many years. 7mm x 5mm mesh size.
Protection Butterfly Netting - Prevents cabbage white butterflies and birds ruining your vegetables. Made from strong HDPE and UV stabilised, it feels more like a light weight plastic fabric to touch and will last for many years. 7mm x 7mm mesh size.
Polythene - 150 gauge polythene which has many different uses around the garden. Protects plants from the wind and rain as well as providing effective greenhouse insulation to crops and tender plants. Will also help to keep out insect pests and damage from small birds. Can be used to cover hoops or frames to create polytunnels.
30g Fleece - Provide enhanced frost protection (-5/6ºC) for tender plants and shrubs as well as protecting early potatoes with our strong, UV stabilised, spun bonded, 30g Warmacrop™ fleece.