Planning for a protective canopy from the start can save you many dollars down the track.
In over two decades of designing and installing horticultural netting, Netpro have a few pointers for you to consider when planning a new orchard:
- Leave at least 8 m between the boundary and any outside rows and row-ends—this allows placement of poles and anchors within your boundaries
- Trellis can be strained off canopy boundary poles (i.e. the canopy structure can provide support and economy of installation for trellis).
- Row spacing 4.5 m to 6 m; maximum length 250 m
- Consider very carefully the placement of irrigation mains
- New powerlines should be installed extra-high or buried.
For assistance with planning your new orchard (with a view to netting later), call our horticultural consultant.
For contact details, see Tree Fruit May 2013
