Comments on: Floating Row Covers

By: Michael Hahn

Michael Hahn — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:27:28 +0000

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Thanks, Michael Hahn Michael@Fabrimetrics.com

By: Growing Organic Fruits and Veggies in Virginia » Veggie Gardening Tips

Growing Organic Fruits and Veggies in Virginia » Veggie Gardening Tips — Tue, 19 May 2009 03:44:57 +0000

[...] sabadilla dust was the first control I have used. This year I have the coles under reemay (floating row cover), so neither the cabbage loopers nor the beetles should be a problem. I bought a nice remay cover [...]

By: More Gardening Tips from Fern Marshall Bradley » Veggie Gardening Tips

More Gardening Tips from Fern Marshall Bradley » Veggie Gardening Tips — Sun, 10 May 2009 03:10:49 +0000

[...] quality of leafy greens and cabbage-family crops when I take the simple step of draping lightweight row cover over the plants right at planting time and leaving it in place. The cover keeps out pests such as [...]

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:45:30 +0000

Robyn, I'm really not sure how effective the floating row covers would be at preventing damage from deer as it wouldn't take much effort for them to penetrate the thin fabric. On the other hand it couldn't hurt and may be worth a try... be sure to let me know the results. I would agree with all of the points that you made regarding the pros and cons of using the floating row covers in your situation. Is your garden fenced at all? I have a friend who has suspended a single strand of wire about six feet above the perimeter of his garden and tied strips of yellow ribbon about every five feet. This is above a short fence that the deer could easily jump but he insists that the plastic strips of ribbons distract or spook the deer enough to keep them out of the garden. I haven't used it, but recently noticed a product called: Deer Fortress that is supposed to repel deer. Good luck in dealing with your deer problems, I can't imagine and get enough grief from the groundhogs!

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:02:32 +0000

Can floating row covers be used to also deter deer from eating vegetable crops? Someone suggested to us to use it for this purpose for the entire growing season, but it seems like (a) we would have to remove it to allow plants to be pollinated, (b) it would make it too warm for certain cool weather crops, and encourage things like lettuces to bolt more quickly in the summer, and (c) the deer would just rip it up anyhow. We live in southern VT, so are dealing with a short season, and using row covers to extend the season is something we are familiar with.

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:44:50 +0000

Becky, I haven't noticed that problem with the squirrels. You could try covering the seedlings with a floating row cover and see if that's enough to hide them from the squirrels. Another option would be to try constructing cages or cylinders out of wire fencing material that you could cover the seedlings with until they are big enough that the animals lose interest. Margaret, if the row covers aren't available at your local garden center you can order them from the Gardener's Supply Company, or from Garden's Alive. They also carry accessories such as earth staples and wire hoops that can be used with the fabric.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:17:28 +0000

Where do you purchase floating row covers?

By: becky

becky — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:56:22 +0000

HI Kenny: I just love your site. Thanks for sharing all your ideas and info. I’m having trouble with squirrels eating my seedling sprouts. Do you have any organic suggestions?