[Rangerkris]

Do i have to prepare anthing speical for Brussels on the plot do they need covering or can they just be left to get on

[richyrich7]

Cabbage white and pigeons are the main pest I find   

[DD.]

Net 'em or lose 'em!

I use a fine mesh, (about 10mm), keeps both the flying rats and butterflies out. May go even finer & stronger this year withsome debris netting.

Make sure the ground you plant in is really firm.

[Rangerkris]

Cool thanks guys will get on to making a frame up for the debris netting i have found hahahahaha.

[DIGGER]

Take a radio down,find some good stomping music and firm the area

CPP1h1i2v8A

[iwantanallotment]

Wish I'd looked into debris netting before spending twice as much on 1/4 of the size on enviromesh last night  Oh well, that's next on the list.
RK, would love to see a pic of your frame when finished, if you don't mind? Would knocking up lengths of 2" x 1" wood into big squares do, do you think?

[sunshineband]

Take a radio down,find some good stomping music and firm the area

CPP1h1i2v8A

Post this one, Kris. PLEASE!!!!! 

[DIGGER]

POST IT ??

[DD.]

Wish I'd looked into debris netting before spending twice as much on 1/4 of the size on enviromesh last night  Oh well, that's next on the list.
RK, would love to see a pic of your frame when finished, if you don't mind? Would knocking up lengths of 2" x 1" wood into big squares do, do you think?

For 50m of the stuff, it's not bad is it.

Dropped lucky on ebay last week and got 50m of the 3m wide stuff for £25!!! Just a one off.

[Rangerkris]

How tall would the frame need to be?

[iwantanallotment]

How tall would the frame need to be?

I'm guessing as tall as the sprouts intend to be?
That's why I wondered if 2" x 1" would be strong enough, as sprouts can grow quite tall.
I'm no good at screwing either, so mine will just be nailed together and hope for the best 

[sunshineband]

POST IT ??

A little video clip Digger, of Rangerkris taking your good advice here 

[Rangerkris]

If i dance around the plot it will rain hahahaha

[DD.]

How tall would the frame need to be?

I'm guessing as tall as the sprouts intend to be?
That's why I wondered if 2" x 1" would be strong enough, as sprouts can grow quite tall.
I'm no good at screwing either, so mine will just be nailed together and hope for the best 

Screw? Nail?

2" x 1" should be fine, mine's thinner. I just bang 'em in as posts & drape the netting over them & peg it down. No cross members, as the netting is fine, it can't slip down. Why waste wood?

[sunshineband]

If i dance around the plot it will rain hahahaha

Get away you -- now I know why it is raining despite the forecast being brilliant sunshine hahahahahaha what power you have Kris