Agro-Line is easier and quicker to install than any galvanized wire used in viticulture, arboriculture and horticulture. For smaller sizes please see Poly Line.
Agro-Line Uses
- Wind Breaks
- Bird Netting Installations
- Greenhouses
- Growing Tunnels
- Shade Net Installations
- Flower and Ornamental Plant Support
- Hanging Lines for Drip Irrigation
Not recommended for heavy load bearing applications. To prevent wearing, use proper clips when installing on metal posts.
Recommended Wire Substitutions
- Mechanical Harvesters: Perfect for use with mechanical harvesters. The line returns to its initial position without damage or strain and it cushions machinery vibrations. it’s smooth surface makes it easier to remove intertwined tendrils and shoots (while its elasticity absorbs machine vibrations) transmitting only to vines near the harvester zone. This results in better fruit quality.
- Berries: Can be used as lifting wires, irrigation wires, overhead netting and shade support. Not recommended where there may be exposure to sharp knives, i.e. top wires on a 3 wire raspberry trellis system
- Raspberries 3-Wire System: Top wire to be galvanized steel, use for lifting wires
- Blueberries: Use for all wires
- Grapes: Cordon wires, foliage wires, overhead netting and shade support. Not recommended for fruiting wires. Do not use line on metal posts without protective clips, to prevent chafe damage.
- Overhead Bird Netting: Use for all wires
- Greenhouse Support Wires: Use for all wires
- Manipulation of Foliage: Elasticity allows the lifting wire to be hooked below at the start of the growing season. It can then be lifted without losing any tension. Studies have shown the ease of use is 5-10 times better than wire. Also requires fewer clips or staples to keep the foliage wires together.
Agro- Line Installation
Using Knots
Using Post End Locks
Repair
Broken line can be repaired, use the following illustration as a guide.
