Grape vines are, in fact, the same vines that, without proper support, will spread along the ground, but will not grow vertically. Growing high-quality grapes on the ground is impossible, because from contact with it, not only the fruits, but also the shoots themselves begin to rot. Such plants do not have enough sunlight, the berry is small and unsweetened.
The mesh allows you to correctly distribute the vine in a vertical plane, so that the fruits receive the necessary lighting, the fruiting period increases, however, as does the sugar content of the berries.
Advantages and disadvantages
The trellis performs not only an important role in supporting the vine, but also decorative. With its help, it is easy to direct the plant in the right direction, while you can create unique designs.
This is a unique and inexpensive option to replace the wire. The mesh is especially well suited if there is a winter-hardy variety on the site. Creating a hedge or planting any part of the site with such a grid is quite simple.
Garden nets of this type have a lot of advantages. Plastic products are becoming more and more popular because they have great opportunities during operation. Of the main advantages of such a product, it is necessary to highlight:
strength;
flexibility;
variety of assortment;
durability;
availability;
unpretentiousness;
convenience.
The mesh for grapes is able to withstand a large load, while being constantly in the fresh air, it does not deform, does not tear, does not bend. Even if large clusters are poured on the vine, the net will withstand and not fall. This product is perfect for wild grapes.
If fantasy wakes up, you can give an ordinary vine a special bizarre shape. Such products are widely used in decorative landscape design.
It is worth saying that gratings of this type are designed for more than one use and are considered reusable. There is no need to clean them for the winter, since the material from which they are made can withstand temperatures down to -60 degrees Celsius and may not lose their qualities for 50 years.
If you compare garden nets for grapes with wooden, metal or plastic supports, they do not rot, oxidize or rust. Such a product does not lose color under constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and therefore does not require painting.
Among other things, plastic is a fairly light material so that it can be easily mounted even by oneself. Coils with a mesh do not take up much space, for their transportation there is no need to hire a special car. Installation is carried out by one person.
The low price has made such material in demand in the modern market.
The only negative is that if grapes are grown that require shelter for the winter, then it is almost impossible to remove it from such a support, since it is intertwined with it.
Species overview
As for species, there are nets on the wall and on bunches of grapes, designed to protect against birds. In the first case, they can be metal or plastic. In each of these categories, you can find a range of products that differ in the dimensions of the cells. The larger the width of one cell, the easier it is for the vine to gain a foothold on it.
Bird nets come in two mesh sizes – 1 and 2 mm.
As for color, the range has recently become more and more, however, green nets are very popular, as they blend perfectly with the foliage and do not stand out.
Nuances of application
Depending on which mesh is selected – from birds or on the wall, it is necessary to understand the nuances of their application.
When buying a product as a pest control, you must remember that the size of the bag should be larger than the bunch, otherwise the berries will be injured, oxygen access will be greatly reduced, and as a result, the fruits will simply rot.
In order for the grapes not to fall with the net, if it is used as a support, it is better to fix the product on a wall or a metal frame with high quality. When required, the product can be removed and moved to another desired location.
Moreover, vegetables and flowers grow well between the rows of trellises, this is a good solution to save space on the site.
When choosing one of the options, you should pay attention to trusted manufacturers.
Polypropylene nets are considered a good option, which perfectly withstands any weather conditions, is considered very durable and economical. When it is necessary to cut off a piece of mesh from the reel, it is easily influenced by scissors or secateurs.
