Net suggestions, store bought/ DIY

[Tros]

As the title says, what do you use and what do you recommend?
I’m going to need them soon and this will be my first experience using such devices…

[NorseRow]

Like a trellis net? I considered building one, but decided to just spend $12 on amazon and save myself the time and hassle. It seems like a good net, but i dont think my autos will really need it. Good to have for the future i suppose

[Tros]

Yea, something I can support the branches with as they flower. I’m guessing I’ll probably have to make some sort of frame support at least for the nets.

[MidwestGuy]

I went DIY and have built mine out of bailing wire laced on a stand I built out of 1" PVC pipe. Don’t use non-metallic twine. Regular bailing twine is too fragile and will break as the plant grows and puts pressure on it.

The pic below is before I learned to use wire twine, but you get the idea.

[4204life]

I bought the $12 amazon one. Worked ok, it flexes quite a bit if you are bending branches and attaching to it. I think I would prefer one more sturdy like
@MidwestGuy

[Riskguy]

I use this netting on a PVC frame. It is very light…works…something thicker might be a little more easy. Good Luck!

[Geaux_N_Grow]

I use the AC Infinity nets and build the frame with furniture PVC fittings. I have it so I can add an additional net if needed.

[HotAndHumid]

I have the elastic net and also built my own. I use brick layers string that stretches. I like the dyi better.

Very easy to make from 3/4” pvc. Built so I can add another layer.

I admit I got the idea from this forum

[Tros]

Thanks for the responses. I have been looking into the 1” pvc. Think I’ll tinker around making a few stands in the next couple days.

[Riskguy]

1" will be big enough…really not holding that much weight. Mine is a little larger so the fitting would fit over my tent poles…they double as uprights.

[HotAndHumid]

@Tros

Just my opinion but 1” is overboard. I used 3/4” and not as bulky and is plenty strong. Again, just what i think.

If you make your own, consider brick layers string. Easy, cheap and stretches.

[Tros]

I’ll do that, thanks.

[2GreenThumbs]

I have used two types of trellis netting. One is stretchy string that looks like net string. The other is a nylon plastic type that doesn’t stretch as much and I prefer it best.

You can order many types and sizes. I don’t have a frame I use cup hooks screwed into the wall.

If you look good u can see them in the pics.