best way to use fleece with brassicas

Madame Cholet · « **on:** June 20, 2012, 19:54 »

I have all my brassicas in triangle shaped beds this year wondering if I could make some sort of low cage with canes as a frame and fleece over it nas I've been given lots as presents

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2012, 21:06 »

Yes, no reason why not in principle - but which brassicas have you been given? Some get quite tall ...

Also, better to use mesh rather than fleece, which isn't very strong.

Madame Cholet · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2012, 21:54 »

its the fleece i've been given i just want to protect them from cabbage whites then they can come off. brussels various kales and brocoli 8 beds in total. ive used chicken wire to keep off the pigeons but they are getting too tall now

sunshineband · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2012, 07:39 »

Fleece does tend to tear in high winds and holes get worn in it quite easily too

NASH · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2012, 14:59 »

I gave up brassicas due to the number of problems they get, only Swede i bother with these days as the leaves are not eaten.

Goosegirl · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2012, 15:43 »

Quote from: sunshineband on June 21, 2012, 07:39

Fleece does tend to tear in high winds and holes get worn in it quite easily too

Yes - it can. I am wondering about using the green windbreak 50% netting for my raspberry frame and also brassica protection. The main thing is not to have it low enough to touch the leaves or the butterfly ovipositor will get through!

Madame Cholet · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2012, 23:00 »

i'll use up what i've been given and go frm there.

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