Grow Tubes for Vines and Trees

We manufacture our grow tubes locally in a variety of sizes. (300, 400 and 600mm length) We can custom make additional sizes and colours. Our grow tubes protect against wind desiccation, physical damage, and damage from herbicide and small mammals. They can be especially helpful in replant situations where weed management is complicated. All this protection adds up to faster growth; vines can be productive up to a year earlier than without grow tubes. In addition, grow tubes help train young vines to grow vertically toward the trellis, reducing the need for workers to manually stake each vine. A recent study* conducted by the University of Maryland has shown the many benefits of using grow tubes. The study found that Internode lengths are often longer in the portion of the trunk covered by the tube due to rapid growth. In fact, the study found that making use of the tubes allowed for up to 2 inches of growth per day. Grow Tubes have shown some distinct advantages for establishment. They get the vine off to a quick start by promoting upright, rapid growth without the added labour of securing the plants to stakes. During dry periods without irrigation, they can provide moisture at the base from condensation that aids in establishment. The tubes also protect young vines from pests such as rabbits and buck if other means of protection are not in place. From the new grower’s standpoint, maybe their best attribute is to reduce the danger to the vine when applying post-emergence or contact herbicides.