HORTOMALLAS against humidity and pathogens

A study comparing seven varieties of tomatoes and two methods of supporting tomatoes without using individual tomato cages

Trellis netting rather than tomato cages for supporting tomato plants This study compares varieties of tomatoes and the use of HORTOMALLAS® tomato trellis netting for supporting the plants. This should be interesting for those who are used to using twine […]

High Tech Production of Cucumbers using Espalier Net and Fertigation in the Rocky Soils of the Yucatan

Cases of success in difficult soil using espalier net for cucurbitaceae We present a study conducted by INIFAP (the research division of the Mexican Department of Agriculture) which shows the benefits of espalier net (commonly called cucumber netting when used […]

Yield, nutritional quality, and profitability of green beans grown on a trellis using bean netting

Trellising with bean netting advisable for green beans, chickpeas, and peas In this article we deal with the advantages of yield, profitability, and quality when using trellis bean netting (and not twine) for crops of green beans and chickpeas. Abstract […]

Cucumbers trained to a Cucumber Trellis as an important crop for the country’s economy

Cucumber Trellis by HORTOMALLAS®, much better than natural fiber twine traditionally used in crop farming For the agricultural sector of a country’s economy, the segment of organic vegetables as a result of using cucumber trellis has a significant impact by […]

Horticultural Espalier – Benefits And Ideas

Reasons to try Horticultural espalier Horticultural espalier started a long time ago. It is an ancient horticultural practice that involves pruning and training of trees or shrubs to grow flat against a support. This usually creates a living sculpture. In […]

Cucumber trellis netting will increase crop yields as it allows better phytosanitary conditions.

Cukes are natural climbers that grow healthier on a vertical trellis system. The reason one should use a cucumber trellis when growing cucumbers, is because cukes, like most cucurbits, use climbing tendrils to climb upright towards the light source and by doing so they extend […]

Effects of climate change on agriculture: trellising net as a preventive method against crop damage.

Heavy rains due to climate change, increase crop failures due to humidity related pathogens. Today is essential to cultivate using trellising net when growing vegetables due to weather change. We are facing possibly irreversible climatic changes that have modified in […]

Horticulture trellising system against cucumber botrytis

Cucumber Botrytis: saving vegetables with a trellis netting system Cucurbits have a particular importance for most agricultural economies in warmer climates around the world and cucumber botrytis can cause large scale damages to the individual grower and to the agricultural […]

Genetic quality on seeds using hortomallas.

Taking advantage of high genetics in seeds using trellis meshes by HORTOMALLAS. Take advantage of the genetic quality of your seeds using HORTOMALLAS®, as this trellising net will have a positive and beneficial impact on your crop yields, from the […]

Bacterias: invisible diseases of the cucumber crop prevented with trellis netting

Tutoring cucumbers is a way to reduce diseases and provides conditions that reduce the incidence and development of bacteria. It is very important to recognize cucumber diseases as soon as symptoms appear, and know their possible treatments to avoid further […]

Tutoring using HORTOMALLAS trellis netting as part of the desinfection process growing vegetables.

Desinfection of vegetable crops is easier with trellis netting. Microorganism that may contaminate vegetable production are due to inadequate processes of desinfection on growing fields and deficient methods of cultivation, among them the lack of a good tutoring and support […]

The moon phases and the tutoring of vegetables.

How to improve crop efficiency and production by paying attention to the moon. Since ancient times the moon has influenced the land. Farmers use it as guide for different farming activities, to them it is the best existing calendar. However […]

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