Wind Protection

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Abunndance

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Wind Protection
« on: June 04, 2022, 15:24 »
Hi Everyone from Sunny Norfolk!  We live on the coast and are subject to wind from all directions and quite fierce at times.  The rest of the island could be practically still and we will be blowing a gale over here. :ohmy:  Our tomatoes are in a strop over the wind, and although they are staked well and in good soil, well watered, it isn't just good enough for them.   :dry:I have three different varieties and they all are acting the same.  There must be a barrier, of some sort, out there, that you could pass on to me, please?  ;)

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Yorkie

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Re: Wind Protection
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2022, 16:52 »
I'd suggest a barrier using debris netting, aka scaffold netting. As long as the posts are firmly in the ground and the netting is firmly attached, it should really help.
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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mumofstig

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Re: Wind Protection
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2022, 17:39 »
I'd suggest a barrier using debris netting, aka scaffold netting. As long as the posts are firmly in the ground and the netting is firmly attached, it should really help.
That's what I use on the plot as the wind funnels, and gusts, up the railway line....

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Blewit

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Re: Wind Protection
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2022, 20:00 »
We use debris net too as it slows the wind rather than deflecting it.

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Growster...

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Re: Wind Protection
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2022, 06:34 »
I think John has some ideas on wind protection, as his greenhouse finished up in a heap on the opposite coast!

I agree about debris netting which is everlasting, and not too bad to look at if you get the dark green stuff!

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Re: Wind Protection
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2022, 11:12 »
Have you considered a support that is more horizontal than vertical? Something like a coarse sturdy horizontal lattice, held 2 feet above the ground? The plants could clamber across that horizontally, the tomatoes would still be held off the ground.

I'm thinking that plants that are already horizontal can't get blown over.

I think back to commercial tomato operations I once saw in Puerto Rico, the plants grew across the ground with no support.  Some fruits were not picked if they were in ground contact / soiled, but the plants still produced well.
"Somewhere between right and wrong, there is a garden. I will meet you there."~ Rumi


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