1. Lay a stack of the BLUE-X® plastic film (Part A) on a flat surface at countertop level in a building or sheltered area.
2. Roll Part A lengthwise into a tube about 2 inches in diameter.
3. Slide the rolled Part A into the polytube (Part B). See drawing A.
4. Even up the ends. Part B should extend up to 1/2 inch above Part A on the top.
5. Place assembled Shelters in large plastic bags for transport to field.
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Installation
Support Stake Installation with Ties
McGill Staking and Ventilation Punch pictured. (New Swingline EZ Punch Coming Soon!!!)
Blue-X with lock tie. (Grow tubes do not come with lock ties)
One inch support stake installation on outside of grow tube.
Properly installed Blue-X grow tube with recycled pallet wood support stake.
Support Stake Only Installation
Most common type of installation for grapevines. Half inch or smaller support stake placed between Part-A and Part-B.
No tie is required unless your planting site has high winds. Support stake should be installed between Part-A & Part-B where inner sheet overlaps.