cheap-ish netting in Ikea

[taff]

Went to Ikea yesterday on the way back from Bristol, they have net curtains,like mosquito netting, size 2.8m by 3m, cost, £2.85.
If you only have a small patch, they'll do the job.

[Nicos]

Ha!....someone mentioned this a few weeks back- so when we were last in the UK we went and bought 4 packs- wonderful value!!!!

[Glutton4...]

I got a couple of packs on eBay as it's cheaper than driving to my nearest Ikea - works a treat!

[Scottishnewbie]

it was me what mentioned it and i love them! sewing them together has been a bit of a pain but NO damage at all to cauli, broccoli, cabbage or straws this year....well worth the trip as far as i am concerned. Pity hubby destroyed one with the lawnmower this year but hopefullly will have replaced grass paths with woodchips next year so no harm done!

[Two_Sheds]

Top tip, I'll look out for them. Mr TS has just announced he's (we're) off to the Lakeside one as part of his "do something different no-diet diet"

6 hrs in the car, then Ikea? I'd better take earplugs and Valium

[Glutton4...]

LOL TS - He's madder than I thought!

I have to add, having used my Ikea nets for two years now. They do not last as well as the Garden Centre netting. Ya gets wot ya pays for! The fabric rips very easily, and also rots if left out. Yes, I know it's my fault, but I can't be the only lazy person who didn't go and clear up before last winter's snow, can I?

I will be getting more...

[arpoet]

I wait for Wilkingsons 75% off sale and clear thier sheves. Got 4 boxes of 1.7m X 4m pea netting for £3 the lot just last week.
last year i stocked up with 2m X 4m pond and plant nets for less than a quid each.
roger

[Two_Sheds]

used my Ikea nets for two years now. They do not last as well ... The fabric rips very easily, and also rots if left out.

Well, I got some. I'll have to remember to bring them in as soon as I can

Got 4 boxes of 1.7m X 4m pea netting

No good for carrots though: I needed net with holes smaller than the carrot fly

[frantic furball]

I used these for my brassicas and they worked a treat I also doubled some up to shade the greenhouse much to the amusement of the other plot holders who asked when I was putting the curtains up

[SarzWix]

I've used net curtains as shade netting for about 4 years now - I even bought a 10m length of net curtain wire to rig them up with... I have had similar comments too but they work brilliantly

[jojo2910]

Without wanting to sound silly, but probably will, hoe do you use your nets. We're just about to put raised beds in and was going to get some piping/tubing and netting to make a sort of poly tunnel. My thinking is to give everything some height to grow and protect it. Would this work? And if so would this netting be ok?

[Two_Sheds]

My thinking is to give everything some height to grow and protect it.

Yes, that's exactly what it's used for. Fine netting against carrot fly, slightly less fine is OK as butterfly net on brassicas

[Chef_uk]

Any going for under £3 on ebay at the mo? Would need two 3m long for my lettuce and cabbage rows. Checked ebay but the cheapest are £6