Brassicas and carrots
You need a stated fine hole and you will add hoops and pegs. KINGLAKE is the only listing here that prints both 0.8 mm and 35 g/m². It is lighter than specialist meshes of about 55–75 g/m², and tears show up in the reviews.
Vegetable protection net comparison for UK allotments
The best vegetable protection nets, compared.
Top pick: Hysagtek two 1.8 m bags Best value: WOHOHOHO 2 × 5 m, 1 mm – About £8.99 for a title that states 1 mm, with 4.2 from 1,570 reviews. Updated October 2026.
Lee Burkhill (Garden Ninja)Expert source
A vegetable protection net only helps if the hole on the listing matches the animal on the bed. On a UK allotment that is usually pigeons and cabbage whites on brassicas, carrot fly on carrots, or birds on fruit. The RHS treats about 1.3–1.4 mm as standard insect mesh and about 0.8 mm as fine mesh. A closed 15–20 mm net stops pigeons and does not stop flies. This page lines up twelve amazon.co.uk listings: fine sheets, bird nets, tunnels, pop-ups and bags. None of these covers was mesh-measured or trialled on a plot. The [vegetable protection net buying guide](/hub/herb-seeds/vegetable-protection-net/sub/vegetable-protection-net-buying-guide) matches each pest to a hole size before you choose a roll. A vegetable protection net on amazon.co.uk is a sheet, a tunnel, a pop-up or a drawstring bag. Quality starts with the hole size, then grams per square metre, then whether the edges can be sealed.
A vegetable protection net only helps if the hole on the listing matches the animal on the bed. On a UK allotment that is usually pigeons and cabbage whites on brassicas, carrot fly on carrots, or birds on fruit.
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Which vegetable protection net fits?
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Our view
The Hysagtek pack is listed at about £9.99 with 5.0 from 3 reviews. You get two polyethylene bags, each 1.8 × 1.8 m, with dual zips and a drawstring. The bullets say fine mesh and do not give a millimetre size. The parcel weighs 400 g. One of the three reviews used the bags on blueberry bushes and pulled the drawstring tight. A zip is the useful part if you pick fruit often. Three reviews cannot carry a quality ranking, and the insect claim has no hole size behind it.
Pros
- Dual zips and a drawstring
- Two bags at 1.8 × 1.8 m
- About £9.99
- One review fitted them over blueberries
Cons
- Only 3 reviews
- Mesh size not stated
- Insect performance is a bullet, not a measured hole
- Not a bed sheet
Best for: A bush or a small tree you want to unzip for picking.
Less suitable: A raised bed, or any job that depends on a known hole size.
Specifications
- Model
- Hysagtek two 1.8 m bags
- Brand
- Hysagtek
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(3)
- Cover type
- Drawstring plant bag
- Coverage
- 1.8 × 1.8 m ×2
- Parcel weight
- 400 g
- Fixings
- Drawstring
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- PE mesh
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 2 bags
Common questions
How do you open the Hysagtek bag?
The bullets describe dual zips and a drawstring that closes around the plant.
What size is each bag?
1.8 × 1.8 m, and the pack contains two.
How many reviews are on the listing?
5.0 from 3. That sample is too small for a badge.
Our view
The Xsybegdlk cover is listed at about £15.98 with 5.0 from 2 reviews. The size is 115 × 55 × 45 cm, in polyester, and the bullets call it a pop-up with fine mesh. No millimetre size is given. The parcel weighs 560 g. One review mentions a zipper and a frame that holds its shape, and says light, air and water still reach the plants. At 45 cm tall it fits seedlings and a short row. Two reviews are not a basis for a badge, and the insect claim is unquantified.
Pros
- Pop-up, so there is no sheet to untangle
- 115 × 55 × 45 cm is printed
- One review cites a zipper and a sturdy frame
- 560 g, heavier than the loose sheets
Cons
- Only 2 reviews
- Mesh size not stated
- 45 cm height
- About £15.98 for a very small area
Best for: A patio tray or a short run of seedlings.
Less suitable: A full brassica bed or any crop that will exceed 45 cm.
Specifications
- Model
- Xsybegdlk 115 × 55 × 45 cm
- Brand
- Xsybegdlk
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(2)
- Cover type
- Pop-up cover
- Coverage
- 115 × 55 × 45 cm
- Parcel weight
- 560 g
- Frame
- Yes
- Water through
- Yes
- Material
- Polyester
- Colour
- Green
- Pack
- 1 cover
Common questions
What size is the Xsybegdlk cover?
115 × 55 × 45 cm.
Is it a loose sheet?
No. The bullets describe a pop-up you unfold over the bed.
How many reviews are on the listing?
5.0 from 2. A line that small does not carry a badge.
Our view
The DIVCHI listing is about £14.99 with 4.5 from 728 reviews, and the title says two grow tunnels for vegetables, insects and birds. The mesh size is not stated. Item dimensions print 3 m by 0.45 m, and height is absent. Unit count and number of packs say 2, while number of items says 1. The material field lists several polymers rather than one. In the first 50 review blocks, reviewers mention seedlings, new grass, garlic and strawberries, and they call setup easy. It is the structured cover with a real review file. Without a hole size it is not the insect-mesh top pick.
Pros
- 4.5 from 728 reviews
- Tunnel shape, so you are not draping a loose sheet
- Reviews cite seedlings, grass seed, garlic and strawberries
- Water still reaches plants in one review
Cons
- Mesh size not stated
- Dimensions field is 3 × 0.45 m, with no height
- Pack fields disagree
- Material field is a list, not one fibre
Best for: Seedlings and low rows when you want a tunnel rather than a loose sheet, and you do not need a stated hole size.
Less suitable: A carrot-fly cover, where the millimetre figure is the requirement.
Specifications
- Model
- DIVCHI two grow tunnels
- Brand
- DIVCHI
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(728)
- Cover type
- Grow tunnel
- Coverage
- 3 × 0.45 m
- Parcel weight
- 900 g
- Frame
- Yes
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- Mixed polymers
- Colour
- Black
- Pack
- 2 tunnels
Common questions
How many tunnels does DIVCHI list?
The title, unit count and number of packs say 2. Number of items says 1.
What mesh size is stated?
None. The bullets do not give a millimetre figure.
What size is printed in the details?
Item dimensions are 3 m by 0.45 m. Height is not stated.
Our view
The KINGLAKE sheet is listed at about £14.99 with 4.5 from 110 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is the only file in this set that states both a 0.8 mm hole and 35 g/m², and the bullets tell you to keep the mesh off the leaves and off sharp pins. In the first 50 review blocks, tears or holes come up 20 times, and watering through the mesh comes up 13 times. Some reviews mention £16.99 to £20.99, which are other sizes or older prices, not this stored price. At 35 g/m² it is lighter than the 55–75 g/m² specialist meshes. It is the top pick here because the hole and the weight are both printed, not because it was trialled.
Pros
- 0.8 mm and 35 g/m² both stated
- 4.5 from 110 reviews
- Bullets match the hoop-and-gap method
- Reviews describe watering through the mesh on brassicas
Cons
- Tears or holes in 20 of the first 50 review blocks
- No pegs or hoops included
- 35 g/m² is below specialist weights of about 55–75 g/m²
- Some reviews discuss other sizes and other prices
Best for: A brassica or carrot bed when you want a stated 0.8 mm sheet and you will add hoops and pegs.
Less suitable: A pigeon-only job where a cheaper 15–20 mm roll is enough, or anyone who needs a heavy 70 g/m² mesh.
Specifications
- Model
- KINGLAKE 2 × 5 m, 35 g/m²
- Brand
- KINGLAKE
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(110)
- Cover type
- Fine insect sheet
- Stated mesh
- 0.8 mm
- Coverage
- 2 × 5 m
- Parcel weight
- 470 g
- Fixings
- None
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- Material
- PE
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1 sheet
Common questions
What mesh size does KINGLAKE state?
The bullets state 0.8 mm fine insect mesh and 35 g/m² polyethylene, on a 2 × 5 m sheet.
Are hoops or pegs included?
No. The bullets tell you to support the sheet on hoops or a frame and to secure the edges. Those parts are not listed in the box.
Can you water through it?
The listing says rain and liquid feed can go through the mesh. Reviews in the file also describe watering through it.
Our view
The RIFNY net is listed at about £19.99 with 4.5 from 81 reviews. The bullets state 4 × 12 m, a 15 × 15 mm mesh, about 22 g/m², 6 steel staples and 100 cable ties. The material line says high density polypropylene (HDPE) and also says the net is stronger than nylon and polypropylene, so the polymer is not clean. The parcel weighs 1.71 kg. In 37 review blocks, birds come up 16 times and the fixings are praised for ponds and cages. Some review text names other sizes, so the 81 may mix variants. You pay for area and ties. You do not get insect mesh.
Pros
- 4 × 12 m, the largest bird sheet here
- 6 staples and 100 cable ties listed
- 4.5 from 81 reviews
- About 22 g/m² stated
Cons
- 15 mm mesh
- Material words conflict in one bullet
- About £19.99 is the joint highest price
- Reviews may refer to other sizes
Best for: A long bird, pond or fruit-cage cover when you want staples and ties in the box.
Less suitable: Carrot fly or flea beetle, and anyone who only needs a small bed.
Specifications
- Model
- RIFNY 4 × 12 m bird net
- Brand
- RIFNY
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(81)
- Cover type
- Bird net sheet
- Stated mesh
- 15 × 15 mm
- Coverage
- 4 × 12 m
- Parcel weight
- 1710 g
- Fixings
- 6 staples, 100 ties
- Frame
- No
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- HDPE claimed
- Colour
- Black
- Pack
- 1 net
Common questions
What comes with the RIFNY net?
The bullets list a 4 × 12 m net, 6 steel landscape staples and 100 cable ties.
What is the mesh size?
15 × 15 mm, with a stated weight of about 22 g/m².
What material is named?
One bullet says high density polypropylene (HDPE) and also says the net is stronger than nylon and polypropylene. Those words conflict.
Our view
The Straame net is listed at about £5.99 with 4.2 from 4,133 reviews, the largest review count in this set, and number 2 in Garden Netting. The bullets state 4 × 10 m of nylon with 2 × 2 cm squares, and they call that fine mesh. Country of origin is printed as United Kingdom. The parcel weighs 190 g. In the first 50 review blocks, birds come up 11 times and tears 9 times. Reviewers mention pigeons on strawberries and tomatoes, and tangling while the net is spread. It is the most area for the least money. It is still a 20 mm bird net.
Pros
- About £5.99 for 40 m²
- 4.2 from 4,133 reviews
- 2 × 2 cm hole stated
- Can be cut and joined, according to the bullets
Cons
- 2 cm holes are not insect mesh, despite the words fine mesh
- Tangles, and one review wants two pairs of hands
- Tears in 9 of the first 50 blocks
- No pegs included
Best for: A large pigeon cover for fruit, greens or seed when insects are not the job.
Less suitable: Any fly, beetle or aphid exclusion.
Specifications
- Model
- Straame 4 × 10 m bird net
- Brand
- Straame
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(4,133)
- Cover type
- Bird net sheet
- Stated mesh
- 2 × 2 cm
- Coverage
- 4 × 10 m
- Parcel weight
- 190 g
- Fixings
- None
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- Nylon
- Colour
- Green
- Pack
- 1 net
Common questions
What hole size does Straame state?
The bullets say 2 × 2 cm squares. They also call that fine mesh. A 2 cm hole is bird net, not insect mesh.
How big is the net?
4 × 10 m. The item weight is 190 g.
Does the listing say where it is from?
Country of origin is printed as United Kingdom.
Our view
The MAIYADUO net is listed at about £7.99 with 4.2 from 2,787 reviews, and it is number 1 in Garden Netting in this file. The bullets state 4 × 5 m and a 15 × 15 mm grid, in polyethylene, with plastic pegs. The peg count is not in the bullets. One review says 12, and peg complaints appear in 14 of the first 50 blocks. Birds are the theme of 19 of those blocks. A 15 mm hole is for pigeons and similar animals. It is not the mesh the RHS describes for carrot fly or flea beetle. Buy more pegs if you use the whole sheet.
Pros
- About £7.99 for 20 m²
- 4.2 from 2,787 reviews
- 15 × 15 mm stated
- Pegs included, even if reviewers want more
Cons
- 15 mm will not stop carrot fly or flea beetle
- Peg count missing from the bullets; one review says 12
- Peg complaints are common in the first 50 blocks
- 220 g for 20 m²
Best for: Pigeons, fruit, a pond or new seed, if you add pegs.
Less suitable: Carrot fly, cabbage root fly, flea beetle or whitefly.
Specifications
- Model
- MAIYADUO 4 × 5 m bird net
- Brand
- MAIYADUO
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(2,787)
- Cover type
- Bird net sheet
- Stated mesh
- 15 × 15 mm
- Coverage
- 4 × 5 m
- Parcel weight
- 220 g
- Fixings
- Pegs, count unstated
- Frame
- No
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- PE
- Colour
- Green
- Pack
- 1 net
Common questions
What is the MAIYADUO mesh size?
The bullets state 15 × 15 mm on a 4 × 5 m green polyethylene net.
How many pegs are included?
The listing says pegs are included and does not give a number. One review states 12, and many reviews say that is not enough.
Is this insect mesh?
No. A 15 mm hole is bird net. The listing does not claim the fine insect sizes used for carrot fly.
Our view
The WOHOHOHO sheet is listed at about £8.99 with 4.2 from 1,570 reviews, the best value in this set. The title says 1 mm and 2 × 5 m. The dimensions line says 4.88 × 2.01 m, and the parcel weighs 181 g. No grams per square metre are stated. In the first 50 review blocks, tears, fraying or holes come up 15 times. Reviewers used it on an allotment bed and on new grass, and one says cabbage was eaten after holes appeared. A 1 mm hole is nearer the RHS standard band than the 0.8 mm fine band. The price and the review count are why it is the best value, not a claim that the mesh was measured.
Pros
- About £8.99 for about 10 m²
- 4.2 from 1,570 reviews
- 1 mm stated in the title
- Reviews describe watering through it
Cons
- 181 g parcel and no gsm
- Tears or holes in 15 of the first 50 review blocks
- Title size and the dimensions line differ slightly
- 1 mm is not the RHS 0.8 mm fine band
Best for: A first fine-ish sheet for a small bed when about £9 is the budget and you will peg it gently.
Less suitable: Flea beetle or whitefly, where the RHS points to 0.8 mm or finer, and anyone who needs a heavy net.
Specifications
- Model
- WOHOHOHO 2 × 5 m, 1 mm
- Brand
- WOHOHOHO
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,570)
- Cover type
- Fine insect sheet
- Stated mesh
- 1 mm
- Coverage
- About 2 × 5 m
- Parcel weight
- 181 g
- Fixings
- None
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- Material
- HDPE
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1 sheet
Common questions
What mesh size is on the WOHOHOHO title?
The title says 1 mm ultra fine. Grams per square metre are not stated.
Which size figure should you use?
The title says 2 × 5 m. The item-dimensions line says 4.88 × 2.01 m. Both are in the saved listing.
Are pegs included?
No. A review used tent pegs. The listing does not include them.
Our view
The OAHAO sheet is listed at about £16.99 with 4.2 from 1,177 reviews, and the title gives 2.5 × 10 m of polyethylene with a 0.8 mm bullet. The parcel weight is 250 g, so the sheet is light for 25 m², and no grams per square metre are printed. A bullet says the life is 3–5 years. In the first 50 review blocks, tears or holes come up 13 times, including a report of holes around pegs within days and a doubt that it lasts more than a season or two. It is the long fine sheet in this set. The year claim and those reviews are not the same expectation.
Pros
- 2.5 × 10 m, the longest stated 0.8 mm sheet here
- 4.2 from 1,177 reviews
- UV resistance claimed
- Reviews use it on brassicas when it is weighted down
Cons
- 250 g for 25 m² and no gsm figure
- Tears at pegs in the stored reviews
- 3–5 year bullet conflicts with reviews that expect one or two seasons
- No pegs included
Best for: A long bed or several short beds if you accept a light 0.8 mm sheet and bring your own pegs.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a heavy mesh or a sheet that includes fixings.
Specifications
- Model
- OAHAO 2.5 × 10 m
- Brand
- OAHAO
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,177)
- Cover type
- Fine insect sheet
- Stated mesh
- 0.8 mm
- Coverage
- 2.5 × 10 m
- Parcel weight
- 250 g
- Fixings
- None
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- PE
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1 sheet
Common questions
How big is the OAHAO sheet?
The title states 2.5 × 10 m. The item weight is 250 g.
Does the box include pegs?
No. The bullets say to bury the edges or secure them with pegs. Pegs are not listed as contents.
How long does the seller say it lasts?
A bullet says 3–5 years. Reviews in the file describe early tears and a shorter life. That year claim is not treated as measured.
Our view
The AOOWU sheet is the lowest price in the file, at about £5.94, with 4.2 from 241 reviews. The title says 2 × 5 m. A bullet says 0.38 mm, which would be ultrafine if it were measured, and the parcel weighs 183 g. The colour field is printed as 2*5m. In the first 50 review blocks, one reviewer says the mesh lasted about two weeks and a butterfly reached the brassicas because the holes stretch. Another used it on carrots and could water through it. The 0.38 mm line stays a bullet, not a checked hole. That is why the lower price does not make it the best value.
Pros
- Lowest price in the set at about £5.94
- 4.2 from 241 reviews
- Bullet claims 0.38 mm and names carrot fly and leek moth
- Easy to cut, in reviews
Cons
- 0.38 mm is unverified
- A review describes stretched holes and a butterfly on the brassicas
- No gsm
- Colour field shows the size, not a colour
Best for: A cheap trial sheet if you can afford to replace it, and you will not trust the 0.38 mm line without looking at the mesh.
Less suitable: A season of brassicas where a stated 0.8 mm sheet is the point of the purchase.
Specifications
- Model
- AOOWU 2 × 5 m
- Brand
- AOOWU
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(241)
- Cover type
- Fine insect sheet
- Stated mesh
- 0.38 mm claimed
- Coverage
- 2 × 5 m
- Parcel weight
- 183 g
- Fixings
- None
- Frame
- No
- Water through
- Yes
- UV claim
- Claimed
- Material
- PE
- Pack
- 1 sheet
Common questions
What hole size does AOOWU claim?
A bullet says 0.38 mm. The title does not repeat that figure, and it was not measured for this comparison.
What size is the sheet?
The title says 2 × 5 m. The item weight is 183 g.
Did reviewers find insects got through?
One review says the holes stretched and a butterfly reached the brassicas after about two weeks. Other reviews say it did the job.
Our view
The Solkraes listing is about £19.99 with 4.1 from 4 reviews. The title says two pop-up covers, 99 × 38 × 38 cm, with a steel wire frame. A bullet says four covers at about 100 × 40 × 40 cm and 24 stakes, and it claims up to 30 percent shade. Unit count says 2. Reviews call them useful for seedlings and against pets, and too small once the plants grow. One review says there are no spare hooks. The pack-count clash is unresolved. At 38 cm tall this is an early-season cover, and the price is the joint highest in the set.
Pros
- Pop-up with a steel wire frame
- No tools, according to the bullets
- Stakes mentioned in a bullet
- Useful at seedling stage in the reviews
Cons
- Title says 2; a bullet says 4
- 38 cm height
- Up to 30 percent shade is only a bullet
- 4.1 from 4 reviews, and about £19.99
Best for: A pair of seedling rows or pots, if the order really contains the quantity you expect.
Less suitable: A season of cabbages or any bed wider than about a metre.
Specifications
- Model
- Solkraes pop-up covers
- Brand
- Solkraes
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(4)
- Cover type
- Pop-up cover
- Coverage
- 99 × 38 × 38 cm
- Parcel weight
- 500 g
- Fixings
- 24 stakes claimed
- Frame
- Yes
- Water through
- Yes
- Material
- Mesh and steel
- Colour
- Green
- Pack
- 2 or 4
Common questions
How many Solkraes covers are in the pack?
The title and the unit count say 2, at 99 × 38 × 38 cm. A bullet says 4. Both lines are in the saved listing.
Are stakes included?
A bullet says 24 ground stakes. The title does not mention them.
How tall is the cover?
The title says 38 cm. Reviews say that is only enough for seedlings.
Our view
The Taydin pack is listed at about £6.69 with 2.5 from 2 reviews, the lowest rating in the set. You get two polyester bags, each about 46 × 46 cm, weighing 20 g together, with an elastic cord. The title also says fleece and a stick-insect enclosure. Both stored reviews say the packet showed a mosquito hat, that the bag does not stand over the pot as pictured, and that it is too small. One reviewer used a metal plant stand and still could not cover the plant. Skip it for a vegetable bed.
Pros
- About £6.69
- Elastic cord stated
- Two bags in the pack
Cons
- 2.5 from 2
- Both reviews describe a mosquito-hat packet
- 46 cm and 20 g
- Does not stand over a pot, in both reviews
Best for: Only a very small pot, and only if you accept the review description of the packet.
Less suitable: Any vegetable bed, row or fruit bush.
Specifications
- Model
- Taydin two 46 cm bags
- Brand
- Taydin
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 2.5/5(2)
- Cover type
- Small mesh bag
- Coverage
- 46 × 46 cm ×2
- Parcel weight
- 20 g
- Fixings
- Elastic cord
- Frame
- No
- Material
- Polyester
- Colour
- Grey
- Pack
- 2 bags
Common questions
What size is each Taydin cover?
About 46 × 46 cm, and the pack contains two. The pair weighs 20 g.
Is it a vegetable-bed net?
No. It is a pair of small bags. Both stored reviews say the packet is a mosquito-hat cover.
What is the star rating?
2.5 from 2 on the amazon.co.uk listing in this file.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings are on this page. The order uses a printed millimetre, a stated cloth weight, the star line and tear comments in the stored reviews. This is not a laboratory test. The top pick is the only sheet that states both 0.8 mm and 35 g/m². The best value is the sheet at about £8.99 with 1 mm in the title and 1,570 reviews.
1
Stated hole size
30%The millimetre figure is matched to the pest. Words such as fine mesh do not count when no hole is printed. A 15–20 mm bird net is scored as bird net.
2
Cloth weight and tears
20%A stated grams-per-square-metre figure ranks above a parcel weight alone. Tear and hole comments in the stored reviews reduce the score.
3
Size and form
20%Sheet area, tunnel length and pop-up height decide whether the cover fits a bed or only a seed tray. A missing height or a pack-count clash is recorded.
4
Review evidence
15%amazon.co.uk star lines and review counts are used as stored. A 5.0 from two or three reviews does not outrank a large file.
5
Shelf price
15%Prices are the amazon.co.uk figures in the files, in GBP. The best-value badge uses price together with a stated hole and a large review count.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Vegetable protection net buying guide
Shoppers in this set are choosing a fine insect sheet, a 15–20 mm bird net, a tunnel, a pop-up or a bag. Allotment beds with brassicas and carrots need a stated fine hole and a sealed edge. Fruit and pigeon problems can use the green bird rolls if pollinators must still reach blossom. Patio and seedling growers are the only people the pop-ups and 46 cm bags fit. Prices on 15 October 2026 sit in three bands: about £5.94–£9.99, about £14.99–£16.99, and about £19.99 at the top of this set.
What is a vegetable protection net?
A vegetable protection net on amazon.co.uk is a sheet, a tunnel, a pop-up or a drawstring bag. UK buyers are mostly covering brassicas against pigeons and cabbage whites, carrots against carrot fly, or fruit against birds. Quality starts with the hole size, then grams per square metre, then whether the edges can be sealed. The RHS treats about 1.3–1.4 mm as standard insect mesh and about 0.8 mm as fine mesh. A 15–20 mm bird net does not stop flies.
Best for
- Allotment growers covering brassicas or carrots with a stated fine mesh
- Fruit and pigeon problems where a closed 15–20 mm net is enough
Not ideal for
- A frost cover, which is fleece rather than insect mesh
- A full brassica bed under a pop-up that is only 38–45 cm tall
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying bird net for carrot fly
A 15 mm or 20 mm hole stops a pigeon and lets carrot fly and flea beetle through. MAIYADUO, RIFNY and Straame are that class. Read the millimetre, not the words fine mesh.
- 2
Pegging light mesh until it tears
Most fine sheets here give a parcel weight, not grams per square metre. Reviews describe holes at the pegs. Bury the edge, and do not stretch the holes wider than the listing states.
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Covering a bed that already has eggs
A net does not clear pests already underneath. Carrot fly can emerge from last year’s soil, so you rotate. Whitefly on covered tomatoes is a separate problem, set out in [whitefly on greenhouse tomatoes](/hub/herb-seeds/blog/whitefly-on-greenhouse-tomatoes).
What to weigh up
Hole size against the pest
HighStart with the animal, then read the millimetre. The RHS treats about 1.3–1.4 mm as standard insect mesh and about 0.8 mm as fine mesh. Carrot fly, flea beetle, leaf miner and whitefly sit in that standard or fine band. Cabbage whites can be stopped with 4–7 mm butterfly net if the leaves do not touch it, or with any finer mesh. Pigeons are stopped by a closed 15–20 mm net as well as by insect mesh. In this set, KINGLAKE and OAHAO state 0.8 mm.
Weight, edges and frost
HighAfter the hole, look for grams per square metre. Specialist Enviromesh and Veggiemesh pages sit around 55–75 g/m². Enviromesh’s own page states 70 g/m², and Agralan Growers states about 55 g/m². KINGLAKE states 35 g/m². RIFNY states about 22 g/m² on a bird net. The other listings give a parcel weight, and the light fine sheets are the ones reviews say tear at the pegs. Buy width for the bed plus the sides. Pop-ups here are about 38–45 cm tall and only suit seedlings.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Pigeons and fruit
Insects are not the job, and pollinators still need to reach blossom. MAIYADUO states a 15 × 15 mm hole on a 4 × 5 m net and includes pegs. It will not stop carrot fly or flea beetle.
A first fine-ish sheet
The budget is about £9 and you will peg the sheet gently. WOHOHOHO puts 1 mm in the title, at about £8.99 with 4.2 from 1,570 reviews. That is nearer the RHS standard band than the 0.8 mm fine band.
Common questions about vegetable protection nets
Which vegetable protection net is the top pick here?
KINGLAKE is the top pick. It is the only sheet in these twelve amazon.co.uk listings that states both 0.8 mm and 35 g/m², on a 2 × 5 m piece at about £14.99, with 4.5 from 110 reviews. The RHS treats about 0.8 mm as fine insect mesh. The sheet was not measured for this page. Hoops and pegs are not in the box, and tears appear in 20 of the first 50 review blocks.
What does a vegetable protection net cost on amazon.co.uk?
In this set, captured on 15 October 2026, shelf prices run from about £5.94 to about £19.99. About £5.94–£9.99 covers light sheets, small bags and the high-review bird nets. About £14.99–£16.99 covers both stated 0.8 mm sheets, the DIVCHI tunnels and the small Xsybegdlk cage. About £19.99 is the joint top, for the RIFNY bird net with fixings and the Solkraes pop-ups. A specialist Enviromesh at 70 g/m² is a different shop, not one of these ASINs.
What mesh size should you buy?
Name the pest first. Carrot fly, flea beetle, leaf miner and whitefly need RHS standard mesh of about 1.3–1.4 mm, or fine mesh of about 0.8 mm. Cabbage whites can be stopped with 4–7 mm butterfly net if the leaves do not touch it, or with any finer mesh. Pigeons are stopped by a closed 15–20 mm net. If the listing only says fine mesh, the hole is unknown. Straame calls 2 × 2 cm holes fine mesh.
Does insect mesh replace fleece in a frost?
No. Fleece is the frost tool. The RHS says heavier fleece gives about 2°C. BBC Gardeners’ World notes 17 g/m² fleece to just below freezing, and 30 g fleece to around −3°C. Insect mesh gives little of that warmth. None of the twelve listings here is horticultural fleece. A fine sheet can still leave the air under it warmer and damper on a bright day, which is a different problem from a hard frost.
How should the edge be sealed?
The RHS says bury at least 5 cm of soil and do not stretch the holes wider. Loose net tangles birds. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, section 1, forbids intentionally killing or injuring a wild bird or damaging a nest in use. Northern Ireland uses the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985. GOV.UK allows netting over a crop, and the RSPB says you must check it. Keep leaves off coarser mesh, or insects lay through it. Lift insect mesh off beans, peas and strawberries while they flower.
Will a 15 mm net stop carrot fly?
No. MAIYADUO and RIFNY state 15 × 15 mm, and Straame states 2 × 2 cm. Those holes are for pigeons, fruit and similar jobs. The RHS fine band for carrot fly and flea beetle is about 0.8 mm. A cover also does not stop pests already underneath, and carrot fly can emerge from last year’s soil, so you rotate. What you sow next sits on the vegetable seeds comparison.
When should you call someone else?
Call a wildlife rescue if a bird or mammal is tangled. Do not use a vegetable net as a child-safety pond cover. Do not net a hedge to stop nesting and then ignore a trapped bird. ARC warns that loose fine-strand net traps snakes and amphibians. There is no UKCA mark for garden net. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 still requires the goods to match the description, including a hole size the listing actually states.
Our verdict
KINGLAKE is the top pick because it is the only sheet in this set that states both 0.8 mm and 35 g/m². WOHOHOHO is the best value at about £8.99, with 1 mm in the title and 4.2 from 1,570 reviews. A 15–20 mm net is for pigeons and fruit, not for carrot fly. No listing here was mesh-measured, and insect mesh is not a frost fleece.
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WOHOHOHO 2 × 5 m, 1 mm
About £8.99 for a title that states 1 mm, with 4.2 from 1,570 reviews.
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Updated: October 2026
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Guides to vegetable protection nets
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Top pick and best valueWho KINGLAKE and WOHOHOHO are for, and who should buy a bird net or a pop-up.Netting for brassicasPigeons and cabbage whites on cabbage, kale, broccoli and sprouts.Buying guideMatch the pest to the hole size and the sheet to the bed.Fleece or meshFrost warmth against insect exclusion. Fleece is not an ASIN in this set.How to fitHoops, a 5 cm buried edge, a foliage gap, pegs and storage.
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Sources
Public UK sources named in the digest. Listings captured on 15 October 2026.
- RHS insect-proof mesh (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- RHS fleece and crop covers (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- RHS carrot fly (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- RHS cabbages (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, section 1 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK wild birds: prevent damage (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- RSPB on netting (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- BBC Gardeners’ World fleece (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Crocus Enviromesh ultrafine (retrieved 16 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Lee Burkhill (Garden Ninja) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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