Old Net Curtains

[Python15]

Has anyone ever used old net curtains as an insect screen in place of much more expensive enviromesh? If so how did it go? Was it effective or just a daft idea? Be interesting to hear.

[Scarlet]

I havent used them myself but I know a few grapes that do - with very good results.

[Nicos]

I bought really cheap new ones from Ikea...they have a very fine mesh.
I think it depends on the pattern in the net curtain as to how effective it is.

They do biodegrade eventually- but in reality that's a good thing.

[Bren In Pots]

I've used net curtains in the past and they work well until they disintegrate but they're cheep enough from charity shops.

Here's a couple of older thread for you to look at for more info :-

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ins_61333.html

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ins_81054.html

[Bigmallly]

Here y'are Python, cheap as chips.............LILL Net curtains, 1 pair - IKEA

[Bohobumble]

How small do the holes need to be for carrot fly?

I have a cheap enough butterfly net already for cabbages from Wilko, but that carrot fly mesh is far too pricey!

[Python15]

How small do the holes need to be for carrot fly?

That carrot fly mesh is far too pricey!

Indeed it is! The very reason I asked.

Here y'are Python, cheap as chips.............LILL Net curtains, 1 pair - IKEA

Thanks BM, I spotted you in Bren's links. Unfortunately the nearest Blue n Yellow shop is 200 miles away in Edinburgh. Fortunately I'm heading that way at the end of the month!

Edit: WOW!!! Checked out delivery cost.... that just doubled the price!!! Guess I'll wait till I'm down there!

[Veggielot]

I took down some old nets to use to protect plants. I think the holes to big to use s a direct replacement for enviromesh but I am sure I will find some use for it. I was considering using to shade the green house by threading wire through them so I can pull them back when needed.

[Bigmallly]

Check out local charity shops, I'm sure they will have old nets knocking around...................No, I'm not talking about the lovely volunteer workers................Sorry Sal...........

[veggiechicken]

I took down some old nets to use to protect plants. I think the holes to big to use s a direct replacement for enviromesh but I am sure I will find some use for it. I was considering using to shade the green house by threading wire through them so I can pull them back when needed.

I used some net curtains on the outside of the GH. Threaded them onto a cane and wedged it up under the Ridge. The curtain covered the sunny side of the roof and had a very twee scalloped edge that looked ever so sweet (or naff). I pegged it to the guttering to keep it in place.
You could also use them to cover fruit bushes to keep the birds off.