Enviromesh versus butterfly netting

[stupot]

To stop my brassicas been eaten down to the ground I'm going to buy some netting. I'm weighing up the pros and cons of Enviromesh versus butterfly netting. One of the old boys on my allotment thinks that the cabbage whites can slip through the butterfly netting and I should go for the enviromesh. The enviromesh look like it would block out a lot of light though.

Has anyone got any thoughts/experiences?

[shirlthegirl43]

I haven't tried enviromesh but I bought very fine scaffolding debris netting a couple years back. It kept the butterflies out beautifully and cut the wind as well. The only thing to be aware of is that the butterflies will still lay eggs on any leaves which are touching the mesh. I still had caterpillars on the plants that were on the outside of the bed. Next time I am successful in growing brassicas, I will make sure the netting is far enough away from the bed for none of the plants to touch it.

[Two_Sheds]

The enviromesh look like it would block out a lot of light though.

It doesn't.

There are 100s, possibly 1000s, of posts on cabbage whites/mesh/net ... have a good look through the old threads with your search button for much discussion and good advice

[vicky]

They can get through butterfly netting! It's a lot better than nothing but really the holes need to be smaller - debris netting/environmesh

[lottie dolly]

i am in the process of stiching up along the lenghth of the debrie netting,as the the butterflies can get in via the holes in the black stripe in the center,and any place that is not sealed of properly,

[Snadger]

Enviromesh is expensive but does the job of protecting my carrots or brassicas admirably!
It creates a micro climate underneath which also allows for earlier sowing!

[JennieAtkinson]

I agree that environmesh is expensive, but if you look after it and wash it at the end of each season, it will last you well. Ive had three seasons with mine and it is looking in good condition to do a few more yet.

Cabbage white will get through anything else!

[Duronal]

How does this compare for an alternative?

allplas.co.uk limited Anti-Thrip Netting (White) 2 metre (78") wide.

This site has some very interesting products...