What features should I consider when buying a fruit cage net?

Investing in a Fruit Cage can protect your produce from predators, ensuring it remains fresh and tasty. These cages are available in a variety of sizes to fit your needs. Listed below are some important features to consider when purchasing one.

High-density polyethylene
When choosing a netting for your fruit cage, durability is of the utmost importance. Most netting is knotted, but knotless polyethylene netting is softer to the touch and much more robust. This material is also UV-stabilised and has an average lifespan of ten years.

Fruit cage netting comes in a variety of styles and designs. You can choose from a woven or knotted version, or an extruded cylinder. It also contains additives for UV stabilisation. These properties make it an ideal material for protecting your produce from ultraviolet rays.

Aluminium
When it comes to aluminium fruit cage netting, the more popular variety is the deluxe range, which comes with a hinged lid and an additional copper strip to prevent slugs and snails from snaring your fruit. You can also choose from standard roof and side nets and various accessories, including full instructions and spare doors.

This aluminium-framed fruit cage is available in lengths ranging from 1.2m to six meters. It comes with bird netting in black and soft butterfly netting in green. Both types of netting are UV stabilised and high-density polyethylene. Its aluminium frame is long enough to allow a person with 6'1" head to stand inside without being overly cramped.

UV-treated
UV-treated fruit cage netting is ideal for protecting your fruit trees from birds. The netting is durable and can be customized to fit your specific needs. In addition, you can get custom sizes for your cages. These are some of the benefits of UV-treated fruit cage netting. This type of netting is also very popular among commercial growers. They increase crop yields by protecting the fruits from birds.

UV-treated fruit cage netting is lightweight and durable. It can be stretched over metal or wood frames to enclose your plants. Its breathable design allows for natural light while keeping out birds.

Size
When purchasing fruit cage netting, consider the size of the mesh. Different types of meshes are better for different purposes. Wide mesh netting is best for keeping out birds and larger insects, while smaller meshes are better for protecting against fruit flies. It is also possible to order custom-sized netting for the top. The best size for your fruit cage will depend on the type of fruits and vegetables it will be protecting.

You can choose a fruit cage with a floor area of 3m x 4m and can extend another metre to fit larger shrubs. The frame is galvanised and should resist snow in colder months. The netting is 15mm thick and comes with a self-closing door. The netting is also UV-stabilised for protection from UV rays. Choosing the correct size netting for your fruit cage is critical to the health and safety of your fruit.