Trellis Netting 3.5″ Mesh – 5′ x 30′

The Sunlight Supply Trellis Netting features a 3.5" mesh opening in a 5 ft × 30 ft roll of soft-woven polyester string. It is designed to support the weight of vining crops as they climb and spread, keeping stems and fruit off the ground while holding the net taut across vertical or horizontal frames. One roll covers 150 square feet and is suitable for both indoor growing environments and outdoor garden beds.

Trellis Netting 3.5" Mesh 5×30 Specifications

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Specification	Value
Mesh Size	3.5"
Roll Dimensions	5 ft × 30 ft (150 sq ft)
Material	Polyester — soft-woven string net
Weight	1.0 lb per roll
Construction	Heavy-duty, long-lasting woven netting
Brand	Sunlight Supply

Why Choose Trellis Netting 3.5" Mesh

Trellis netting solves a practical problem in any growing environment: as vining plants extend beyond their own stems, they need a surface to grip, distribute weight, and stay upright. This 3.5" mesh from Sunlight Supply addresses that directly with a design optimized for the reach-through access growers need during daily maintenance.

• 3.5" square openings allow growers to reach through the net to inspect, tie, or harvest without cutting or disturbing surrounding branches.
• Soft-woven polyester string is gentler on stems than rigid plastic netting or wire, reducing abrasion where the plant contacts the mesh over an extended grow cycle.
• Heavy-duty construction keeps the net taut under the weight of maturing crops — the woven structure distributes load across the grid rather than concentrating stress at individual attachment points.
• Pest and rot reduction — elevating foliage and fruit off the soil surface reduces contact with ground moisture, insects, rodents, and garden pests that travel along the ground plane.
• Compact roll format at 1.0 lb makes storage and deployment straightforward; the roll can be cut to length for narrower installations without losing structural integrity at the cut edge.

The 5 ft height is sized to work across a single growing row in a standard garden bed or along a greenhouse wall, while the 30 ft length covers multiple plant stations in a single continuous run.

Best Uses for Trellis Netting 3.5" Mesh

This netting is suited to any scenario where vining or climbing plants need vertical or horizontal support. The 3.5" mesh size is appropriate for a wide range of crop types and stem diameters.

• Fruiting vegetables (tomatoes, beans, cucumbers): Run the netting vertically between posts or along a greenhouse wall so plants can climb as they grow. The 3.5" openings accommodate stem ties and allow fruit to develop without netting cutting into the skin.
• Vining crops and ornamentals (grapes, clematis, sweet peas): Horizontal or angled net runs keep vigorous climbers organized and spread canopy weight evenly across the support structure rather than loading a few anchor points.
• Indoor controlled-environment grows: Stretched horizontally at canopy height across a grow tent or room, the net acts as a SCROG (screen of green) frame — stems weave through the mesh openings as they grow, training the canopy outward and promoting even light distribution across the grow footprint.
• Small-space gardens: The 150 sq ft roll format is practical for raised beds, rooftop planters, and balcony gardens where growers need to maximize vertical space without heavy hardware.
• Seasonal outdoor beds: Lightweight polyester is easy to install and remove between growing seasons; the netting does not rust, corrode, or become brittle with UV exposure the way metal or low-grade plastic alternatives can.

Trellis Netting vs Similar Products

Growers choosing trellis support typically compare soft mesh netting like this product against two main alternatives: rigid plastic trellis panels and wire or metal fencing. Each option has practical trade-offs worth understanding before buying.

Soft mesh netting vs rigid plastic panels: Rigid panels are fixed in size and require specific post spacing. Soft netting rolls allow the grower to cut to length, adjust width, and work around obstacles. Rigid panels are reusable across many seasons but are bulky to store. Rolled soft netting compresses to a fraction of the space.

Soft mesh netting vs wire fencing: Wire is heavier, more durable, and better suited to perennial structures meant to stand permanently. For annual crops that are pulled at season end or grow environments where the netting is repositioned periodically, the soft polyester format is easier to handle — no sharp edges, no corrosion risk, and no tool required to cut to size.

3.5" vs larger mesh sizes: Smaller mesh openings (like 3.5") provide more attachment points per row of plants and are better suited to smaller-diameter stems and ornamental vines. Larger mesh (6"+) works for heavy-caned plants like grapes or larger cucumbers where the grower needs easier reach-through access with gloved hands.

If you are setting up a complete grow space, a Gorilla Grow Tent paired with trellis netting is a common indoor configuration for SCROG training.

Compatibility

This trellis netting is designed to work with standard horizontal and vertical support structures used in both indoor and outdoor growing environments. The following setups are directly compatible:

• Grow tents: The netting can be stretched horizontally across the interior of most grow tents, anchored to the frame poles. This is the standard SCROG setup for indoor flowering crops.
• Greenhouse frames and wall channels: Attach with clips, zip ties, or S-hooks to horizontal crossbars at any height; the soft construction conforms to irregular frame geometries.
• Outdoor garden stakes and T-posts: Works with standard wooden or metal garden stakes at spacing of 3–6 ft. No special hardware required — the netting hangs and tensions naturally between anchor points.
• Fast Fit tray stands and rolling bench systems: For multi-tier indoor setups, netting can be fitted between shelf posts to contain sprawling plants on each level.

The netting can be paired with basic grow-room tools. When making cuts or trimming netting during installation, a razor blade is a practical cutting tool that produces clean edges without fraying the weave.

Usage Guidelines

The following guidelines address the most common installation decisions growers need to make when deploying trellis netting for the first time or in a new environment.

Vertical installation (outdoor climbing crops): Attach the top edge of the net to a horizontal run of wire, wood rail, or pipe at the desired height. Tension the bottom edge to a lower rail or stake it to the ground. Plant spacing of 12–18 in works well with the 3.5" mesh — each plant has multiple attachment points without the net becoming congested.

Horizontal installation (indoor SCROG): Stretch the net level at 12–18 in above the growing medium, secured to the four corners of the tent frame or grow room walls. As plants grow, weave new growth through the mesh openings to spread the canopy. This technique keeps the growing tips at a consistent distance from the light source and can improve yield from the same footprint by reducing shading from tall central colas.

Cutting to size: The polyester weave can be cut with scissors or a sharp blade without unraveling significantly along the cut edge. If the installation requires a narrower width, cut along a mesh line (along a string, not across one) to maintain neat edges.

Reuse between seasons: After harvest, remove any plant debris from the mesh before rolling for storage. Rinse with water if needed. The polyester material does not absorb odors or harbor pathogens in the same way organic supports (jute, cotton twine) can over multiple seasons.

For grow-room maintenance tasks adjacent to your netting setup, keeping replacement scissor springs for Fiskars micro-tip snips on hand ensures your trimming tools stay functional throughout the season.

How to Install Trellis Netting

1. Determine installation height and orientation based on your crop type: vertical for climbing plants grown outdoors or in tall greenhouses; horizontal (SCROG) for indoor flowering crops in tents or short grow rooms.
2. Set anchor points — stakes, posts, or frame poles — at the perimeter of the area to be covered. For a 5 ft tall vertical run, place posts every 4–6 ft along the row. For a horizontal SCROG, use the corners of the tent frame or attach anchor hooks to the room walls.
3. Unroll the netting and align one edge with the top anchor points. Attach with zip ties, S-hooks, or clips through the mesh openings at the top edge. Leave the netting slightly slack at this stage — do not pull tight yet.
4. Secure the opposite edge to the lower anchor points (vertical) or far-side anchor points (horizontal). Apply tension gradually by working from the center outward, pulling the mesh taut evenly so that the squares are uniformly sized across the run.
5. Trim any excess length using scissors or a razor blade. Cut along a mesh row (following a string line) rather than diagonally across the grid for the cleanest edge.
6. Introduce plants or guide existing growth through the mesh openings. For SCROG, begin weaving stems through as they reach the net height; for vertical runs, use loose plant ties or allow stems to self-attach as they grow through the openings.
7. Check tension periodically as plant weight increases. Re-anchor or add a mid-span support post if the net begins to sag noticeably under a heavy crop load.

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