Fruit And Vegetable Cages 500mm High

Keep your low crops safe from birds, insects, and harsh weather with these aluminium fruit and vegetable cages. Designed for strawberries, salad crops, onions and other low-growing plants, these cages provide reliable protection while still allowing easy access for pollinating bees when using bird netting.

Aluminium Fruit And Vegetable Cages For Low Crops

These fruit and vegetable cages are made from strong yet lightweight aluminium, making them easy to assemble and reposition around your garden. Standing 500mm high (1ft 7 inches), they provide excellent coverage for low-growing crops such as strawberries, salad leaves and onions.

Choose from bird netting or Veggiemesh depending on whether you need to stop birds or smaller pests like butterflies and caterpillars.

Benefits Of Using Aluminium Fruit And Vegetable Cages

Using fruit and vegetable cages helps protect crops from birds, rabbits and deer that may otherwise eat them. The mesh options also prevent insect damage from pests such as caterpillars while giving some shelter from wind and heavy rain.

Fruit And Vegetable Cage Sizes And Construction Details

Each cage stands 500mm high once erected. The 16mm aluminium uprights are pushed 100mm into the soil, while the 13mm crossbars connect securely using build-a-balls or joiners. The netting is draped over the top and pegged down, making it simple to remove or adjust when tending to plants or during harvest.

How To Use Fruit And Vegetable Cages In The Garden

Lay the chosen netting, bird netting for fruit crops or Veggiemesh for insect control, over the aluminium frame and peg it into the soil. This setup provides gentle wind resistance and helps prevent pests and birds from damaging your crops. For winter protection, you can cover the cage with garden fleece, using extra pegs to secure it against stronger winds.

Storing Aluminium Fruit And Vegetable Cages When Not In Use

When your growing season ends, the cages can be dismantled and stored compactly until next use. The lightweight aluminium structure makes disassembly quick and convenient, while all parts can be reused for many years.

What’s Included In Each Fruit And Vegetable Cage Kit

Each kit includes aluminium tubes, either build-a-balls or joiners (joiners are easier to use), netting, steel pegs and clips. If you order a kit without netting, the pegs and clips are not included.

Instructions, diagrams and a contents list are supplied to help with assembly. Please note that if snow or high winds are forecast, the netting should be removed to prevent damage.

FAQs About Aluminium Fruit And Vegetable Cages

How easy is it to assemble the fruit and vegetable cage?

Assembly is straightforward, and all components are supplied with clear diagrams and instructions. No special tools are required.

Can I use different types of netting on the same frame?

Yes, the aluminium frame supports a range of netting types, including bird netting, Veggiemesh and butterfly netting, depending on your crop’s needs.

Will the cage fit into raised beds?

Yes, the 500mm height is suitable for most raised beds and low garden plots, giving effective protection without blocking light.

Can the cage be left outside all year round?

The frame can stay outdoors, but it’s best to remove netting during winter or in high winds to extend its lifespan.

Can I order a taller or walk-in version of the cage?

Yes, higher or walk-in versions are available. You can also build your own by filling in the cage enquiry form for a custom size.

The connectors, either build a balls or joiners are used to connect the 13mm crossbars, these then connect to the legs.

The cages can be covered with garden fleece over winter but would need extra pegs due to wind resistance.

If you would like a higher garden cage or a walk in cage follow these links. You can also build your own fruit or vegetable cage or if you would like us to work it out for you fill in our cage enquiry form.iry

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