Plastic-coated wire with cutting system 20m length

Discover the Plastic-coated wire with cutting system Vilmorin 20m (Reference: VB04149), the versatile tool that revolutionizes your gardening techniques. Designed by Vilmorin, recognized gardening expert since 1743, this wire combines metal strength with plastic protection to offer an optimal tying solution for all your plants. Whether you are a passionate amateur gardener or demanding professional, this 20-meter wire will accompany you in all your staking, training and plant support projects.

Multiple applications for successful gardening

This plastic-coated wire excels in numerous gardening applications. For tomato staking, it perfectly supports stems without injuring them, allowing optimal growth of your plants. In ornamental gardens, it serves to train climbing roses, clematis and other climbing plants against trellises, pergolas or walls. Amateur vintners appreciate it for tying their shoots to the wire rows. In fruit growing, it helps shape branches of young fruit trees and supports productive branches. Even for temporary work like fixing tarps, protective nets or winter covers, its flexibility and resistance make it a valuable ally.

Horticulture professionals use this type of wire for their greenhouse productions, where precise control of plant growth is essential. Nurserymen use it to support young plants in pots, while market gardeners employ it to structure their vertical crops of cucumbers, green beans or climbing peas.

Technical innovation and exceptional durability

The bi-layer design of this wire combines a high-resistance galvanized steel core with a specially formulated plastic coating. The metal core guarantees exceptional mechanical strength, capable of supporting fruit weight and tension exerted by plant growth. The green plastic sheath fulfills several crucial functions: it protects steel from corrosion, prevents injury to tender stems, and blends discreetly into foliage thanks to its natural color.

This plastic protection remarkably resists UV, temperature variations (-4°F to +140°F) and constant humidity. Unlike raffia ties or natural strings that degrade quickly, this wire maintains its mechanical properties for several consecutive seasons. Its optimized flexibility allows making solid knots without breaking, while allowing some branch movement under wind effect.

The studied diameter of this wire offers the best compromise between handling and strength. Thin enough not to mark tender bark, it remains thick enough not to cut under tension. This characteristic is particularly appreciated for training fruit trees in formation.

Practical use and installation tips

Installation with this plastic-coated wire requires some simple but effective techniques. For tomato staking, make figure-eight ties that avoid friction between stem and stake. Always leave a growth space of about 0.4'' to allow natural stem thickening. For climbing plants, make ties at regular intervals of 12 to 20'' depending on growth vigor.

Fruit tree training requires a more technical approach. Tie scaffold branches respecting natural growth angle, avoiding excessive constraints that could cause late breaks. For young plants, renew ties regularly as their rapid growth can cause strangling if ties become too tight.

The integrated cutting system considerably facilitates daily work. No more time wasted looking for pruners or scissors: you cut the exact length needed directly on site. This functionality reduces waste and optimizes use of your 20 meters of wire.

For maintenance, this wire requires no special care. At season end, you can leave it in place or recover it for reuse the following year. Cleaning with clear water is sufficient to eliminate soil and plant residues.

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