Purpose :

• To protect young vine plants from tillage practice and tools,
• Maintain the young during growth
• Fasten the protection sleeve

Choose the right shaft

The main criterias to take into account are

• Durability
• Strength

Durability

Durability depends upon the quality of the material used

With a hardness and density close to oak, acacia shows some benefits:

Do not change shape in moisture conditions and resist to fungus and pests

Acacia is therefore a great choice for pickets and stakes

Strenght

In case of tillage the strengh of pickets is crucial

Which length to choose ?

The length of the shaft is determined by the height of the first support wire from which we add 5 cm as well as the depth of the shaft (1/3 of length)

Length calculation formula = (Height of support wire + 5 cm)/ 2 X 3