Sectors · Fruit growing
Complete protection for fruit growing
Apple, pear, stone fruit, cherry and vines: we protect the fruit and the wood against hail, rain, wind, birds and frost, with structures designed for many seasons.
- Since 2001
- +5,000 ha protected
- NovaNet® netting manufactured in-house
We started in 2001 in orchards in Lleida and Aragon
The challenge
A fruit tree is not protected like a seasonal crop
In fruit growing the damage does not end with the season: a hailstorm marks the fruit, downgrades it and wounds branches and buds that were meant to produce the following year. That is why we work with structures designed to last for years, sized for the weight of the netting and wind gusts, and compatible with the passage of machinery.
It is where we began: in 2001 we started installing anti-hail netting in orchards in Lleida and Aragon, and since then sweet fruit has remained at the heart of our work.
Risks we cover
Protection for every threat of the season
We combine solutions according to the area, the variety and the farm’s risk calendar.
Hail
NovaNet® anti-hail netting with Trampolín or Capilla forzada systems and Winterfix folding.
Rain at ripening
Anti-rain netting for stone fruit, pome fruit and vines: it holds back water without the heat or condensation of plastic.
Crops
Fruit crops we work with
- Apple and pearGreyGuard netting, widely used in temperate climates, and reflective ground cover to improve colouring.
- Peach and nectarineWhiteGlow netting, which diffuses light and reduces the risk of sunburn.
- Cherry and stone fruitAnti-hail and anti-rain netting to protect the fruit during the critical ripening weeks.
- VinesAnti-hail netting without compromising grape quality, anti-rain netting against splitting, and trellising.
More quality, not just protection
Material for producing better fruit
As well as protection, we supply material that improves crop management and harvest quality:
- Reflective ground cover: reflects PAR radiation into the tree canopy and enhances the red colouring of apples, even under anti-hail netting.
- ML Vimas pneumatic leaf remover: precise defoliation in apple, other fruit trees and vines, without damaging fruit or buds.
- Trellising and fastening: posts, triple-galvanised wire, screw anchors, tensioners and Gripple®.
Grants
We advise you on investment grants
In Catalonia, anti-hail netting installations may qualify under the Pla de Millora d'Explotacions Agràries, so part of the investment may be covered. We guide you on the documentation required, which project fits and how to justify the technical and economic improvement.
Related products
Material we use
Real installations
Work by our team
How we work
From the plot study to the finished installation
A single point of contact throughout the project: we measure, design, supply and install.
Site visit and measurement
We study the plot, the crop and the risk. If needed, a topographic survey or measurement with SIGFRUT®.
Project and quote
We propose the system, the materials and the number of posts, cables and anchors. A detailed, no-obligation quote.
Supply and installation
We manufacture the NovaNet® netting and build the structure with our own team, or we supply the material if you install it yourself.
Follow-up
Advice on the use and maintenance of the installation to extend its service life season after season.
Frequently asked questions
What we are asked most
Which anti-hail netting suits my fruit trees?
It depends on the light the variety needs and the sunshine in the area: GreyGuard balances shading and light transmission (widely used for apples and pears), WhiteGlow diffuses light and reduces sunburn (peaches and nectarines) and ClearView lets through the most light. Model comparison.
Does anti-hail netting affect fruit colouring?
The colour of the netting influences the light the tree receives. To improve colouring under netting, reflective ground cover is used, which bounces light back into the canopy.
Can I combine anti-hail and windbreak netting?
Yes, and in exposed areas it is advisable: underestimating the wind is one of the most common mistakes. We combine anti-hail netting with perimeter windbreak netting when the surroundings require it. Windbreaks for orchards.
Do you install on farms that are already planted?
Yes. We study the planting layout and the existing structure, and design the installation to fit the farm. If necessary, we carry out a GPS land survey.
Related services
Solutions that are often combined
Anti-hail netting
Full design and installation with NovaNet® netting and the Trampolín, Capilla forzada and Winterfix systems.
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Crop trellising
Trellises for vines, fruit trees and climbing vegetables with quality posts, wire and anchors.
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SIGFRUT®
Our geographic information system for measuring plots and calculating plants, posts and wire.
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Blog
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Which fruit are you protecting, and how many hectares?
With that information we will advise you on the system and prepare a detailed, no-obligation quote.