--Introduction--
A patented design, developed specifically for the Viticulture market, the Vinewrap Peg-thru from Tubex accommodates the use of a 3mm 'tutor rod', allowing easy access to the vine for maintenance and protection from animal browsing.
The Tubex Vinewrap Peg-thru is a twin-walled tube that has been split vertically, creating a natural overlap, enabling it to wrap around a vine and expand as the plant grows.
With an in-built cavity for the inclusion of a ‘tutor’ rod, it can also be easily removed and reinstalled, allowing for bud rubbing and inspection.
Made of recyclable polypropylene (not PVC) the Vinewrap Peg-thru helps protect against small animals, herbicide spray and accidental strimmer damage.
UV stabilised to offer at least 2 years protection, this, along with the mini microclimate created inside the wrap, means better survival rates for your vines in their early years.
Benefits
- Helps protect from voles and rabbits
- Protects from herbicide spray and accidental strimmer damage
- Delivers microclimate
- Easy installation and removal due to rod cavity
- Can be recycled
Installation
- Plant your young vine.
- Separate a Vinewrap Peg-thru from the nest of 3, slide the wrap onto a 3mm rod, using the enlarged Peg-thru cavity (Image 2), and push the rod into the ground close to the vine. Attach the top of the rod to your wire trellis.
- Slide the Vinewrap Peg-thru down over the vine and gently push into the ground (1-2cm) to protect against herbicides and animals.
- Plan for removal and recycling at end of life once the plant is established. More information on recycling is available here.
--Specification--
| Dimensions | Tubex Easywrap 95 (VineWrap) Peg-Thru | |
| Height^ | 50cm | 60cm |
| Diameter | 75-95mm | 75-95mm |
| Number of cable ties | Not required | Not required |
| Average weight/tube | 71g | 85g |
^ Manufacturing tolerance of wrap height +/- 10mm
| Packaging | Tubex Easywrap 95 (VineWrap) Peg-Thru | |||||
| Nest | 3 | |||||
| Bundle | 120 | |||||
| Bag or strap banded | Bag | |||||
| Material | ||||||
| Tube | Polypropylene | |||||
| Cable tie | N/A | |||||
| Tube colour | Green | |||||
| Service life (tube) | 2+ years | |||||
| Biodegradable | No | |||||
| End of life | Remove for recycling | |||||
| Recyclable | Yes | |||||
| Recycling options | Use a local Recycling Centre and the bin for 'Plastic' (Code 5 PP). Or contact Tubex for details of their Collection & Recycling scheme. Or use a similar agricultural recycling service. |
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| Tutor rod cavity | Yes - compatible with 3mm rod | |||||
--Features & Benefits--
Plant Welfare
Animal protection
Protects young plants from bark-stripping and browsing animals.
Herbicide protection
The wrap protects from herbicide spray.
Light transmission
Creates a mini greenhouse effect, encouraging growth.
Expanding wrap
The wrap 'expands' with the tree, allowing it to easily release itself.
Lifespan
Lower UV stabilisation*
Provides minimum 2 years protection.
*Compared to other Tubex
Twin walled
Delivers best strength to weight ratio.
Recyclable
Through local supplier or via the Tubex Collection & Recycling Scheme.
Installation
Nested
For ease of movement around site.
Green colour
Blends into background.
Enlarged rod cavity
In-built cavity for the inclusion of a ‘tutor’ rod for easy installation.
--Installation--
Install
1. Plant your young vine.
2. Separate a Vinewrap Peg-thru from the nest of 3, slide the wrap onto a 3mm rod, using the enlarged Peg-thru cavity.
3. Push the rod into the ground close to the vine.
4. Attach the top of the rod to the wire trellis.
5. Carefully slide the Vinewrap Peg-thru down over the vine and gently push into the ground (1-2cm) to protect against herbicides and animals.
6. Plan for removal and recycling at end of life once the plant is established.
Inspect
1. Slip the Push the Peg-thru up the rod a little.
2. Open the wrap and slide it back down the rod, pushing into the ground lightly to hold it open.
3. Carry out vine inspection and maintenance.
4. Lift the peg-thru once again. The wrap should recoil into its tubular form.
5. Once reformed, slide the Peg-thru down the rod and lightly push back into the soil, reforming the protective barrier.
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