Sectors · Horticulture
Installations for horticulture
We protect and guide horticultural crops against sun, pests and hail, with sturdy structures that make day-to-day management easier and reduce maintenance.
- Since 2001
- +5,000 ha protected
- NovaNet® netting manufactured in-house
Netting installed on tomato, pepper, lettuce and onion crops in Catalonia
The challenge
Every vegetable needs its own protection and support
Horticulture needs systems that adapt to environmental conditions and to the characteristics of each crop. With the right installation the crop yields more, damage is reduced and fieldwork is simpler.
We design and build horticultural structures with high-quality materials, made to last and to reduce maintenance costs. In many cases, a netting installation is a better-ventilated alternative with a lower initial investment than a conventional greenhouse.
Solutions
Installations for horticultural crops
We combine netting and structures according to the crop, the area and the type of farm.
Shade netting
Controls excess radiation and prevents heat stress in sensitive crops. Shading rates from 30% to 90%.
Insect netting
A physical barrier against thrips, aphids and whitefly without losing ventilation, and with fewer crop protection treatments.
Anti-hail netting
Protection against storms: hail does not reach the crop and sunburn is reduced.
Trellising for climbers
Efficient support for tomatoes, cucumbers and other vertically grown crops.
Windbreak netting
Wind control in greenhouses and tunnels to stabilise the indoor temperature.
Frost protection fleece
Creates a microclimate that reduces the impact of low temperatures, permeable to air and water.
Applications
Where we work
- Outdoor horticultural cropsProtection against hail, intense sun and wind.
- Greenhouses and tunnelsBetter temperature regulation and ventilation, and a barrier against pests.
- Nurseries and intensive plantationsProtection of young plants and support systems to gain efficiency.
- Climbing vegetablesSturdy structures to guide the vertical growth of tomatoes, cucumbers and similar crops.
Grants
Installations that may qualify under the Pla de Millora
In Catalonia, anti-hail netting installations are eligible for subsidies through the Pla de Millora d'Explotacions Agràries, so part of the investment may be covered by public grants.
We advise you on the documentation required, which type of 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
Netting or a greenhouse for my vegetables?
Netting does not replace every function of a greenhouse, but it offers constant natural ventilation, no condensation, a more stable temperature in summer and a lower initial investment. It is also modular and expandable. Full comparison.
What shading rate do I need?
Our shade netting is available in 30%, 50%, 80% and 90%, from light protection to maximum shading. We choose it according to the crop and the radiation in the area. View the data sheet.
Which insect netting density is best?
It depends on the size of the insect we want to stop. We work with densities from 4x4 to 20x10 threads per cm, for thrips, aphids, whitefly and other pests. See densities.
Are there grants for these installations?
In Catalonia, anti-hail netting may qualify under the Pla de Millora d'Explotacions Agràries. We guide you on the documentation and how to justify the improvement.
Related services
Solutions that are often combined
Shade netting
Solar radiation control with shading rates from 30% to 90% for crops, livestock and outdoor spaces.
Learn more
Insect netting
HDPE physical barrier against thrips, aphids and whitefly, with eight mesh densities and no loss of ventilation.
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Crop trellising
Trellises for vines, fruit trees and climbing vegetables with quality posts, wire and anchors.
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What do you grow, and over what area?
Tell us the crop and how you work the plot: we will propose the installation and send you a detailed, no-obligation quote.