{"product_id":"grow-bitz-coated-steel-garden-stakes","title":"Grow Bitz Coated Steel Garden Stakes – Metal Plant Stakes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRigid, rot-proof support for heavy and tall plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Bitz Coated Steel Garden Stakes\u003c\/strong\u003e have a \u003cstrong\u003esteel core\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed in a green \u003cstrong\u003ePE plastic coating\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving far more stiffness than bamboo at the same thickness while never rotting, splitting or rusting. The coating is \u003cstrong\u003eringed\u003c\/strong\u003e along its length so ties grip rather than slide down, and the ends are \u003cstrong\u003epointed\u003c\/strong\u003e to push cleanly into soil, compost or coco. They are sold 100 at a time in \u003cstrong\u003e5ft (1.5m)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e6ft (1.8m)\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths, for staking a whole greenhouse, polytunnel or grow room of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, climbing beans, young trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel core\u003c\/strong\u003e stays straight under heavy fruit and top-heavy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePE coated\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it is \u003cstrong\u003erustproof and weatherproof\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinged surface\u003c\/strong\u003e holds twine, ties and clips in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePointed ends\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy placement in the pot or bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e year after year, and easy to wipe clean between crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the hundred\u003c\/strong\u003e for staking at scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStop Stems Snapping and Bending\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs plants put on weight in fruit and flower, unsupported stems kink, lean or snap, cutting off the flow of water and nutrients to everything above the damage. Staking early keeps growth upright, spreads the load and holds the canopy open for light and airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the stake in beside the plant while it is young, a few centimetres from the main stem so roots are not damaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTie the stem loosely to the stake with soft twine or plant ties, adding ties as the plant grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor heavy crops, use two or three stakes per plant or join stakes into a frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and store after use; the coating keeps them ready for the next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Bitz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e steel core with green PE plastic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5ft (1.5m) and 6ft (1.8m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e ringed for tie grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnds:\u003c\/strong\u003e pointed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStakes included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grow Bitz","offers":[{"title":"5ft (1.5m) - Pack of 100","offer_id":53803804721418,"sku":"TLS-GROB-003-01","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6ft (1.8m) - Pack of 100","offer_id":53803804754186,"sku":"TLS-GROB-003-02","price":79.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/grow-bitz-coated-steel-garden-stakes-5ft-1-5m-pack-of-100-1.jpg?v=1790229609","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/grow-bitz-coated-steel-garden-stakes","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}