🌿 Hail net
A net over or along the rows that protects against hail and birds.
A hail net is a net over the vine rows or along them that protects the vineyard from hail and birds. It is made of strong plastic with small mesh. The mesh keeps large pieces of ice from reaching the leaves and clusters.
Nets are stretched on supports in spring or summer. After the season they are often taken down or rolled up. They come in two kinds: covering the whole row from above, or only one side of it. A net does not protect against strong wind, but it softens the blows.
Hail is one of the most dangerous weather problems for grapes, since it can wreck a crop in minutes. So in areas where hail is frequent, nets have become common. They cost money and labour, so they are not used everywhere. Besides hail, the net keeps out birds that peck ripe berries. It is a simple and reliable way to protect the harvest.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a hail net?
A net over or along the vine rows that protects grapes from hail and birds.
Does a net protect against birds?
Yes, it keeps birds away from ripe berries.
When are nets put up?
Usually in spring or summer, on supports; they are often removed after the season.