Many plants have spreading and curly thin branches, and in order for the bush to grow not only correctly, but also to bear many fruits, it must be tied up. This manipulation is called a garter of large plants. Plants and shrubs are tied up to protect them. Plants can be tied up with taper or twine. Shrubs have several stems at once, so the garter process takes a long time. Tapener speeds up this process several times and increases yields.

What is a garter of plants for?

Advantages of garter plants:

  • stems are protected from damage;
  • free access of oxygen to the branches;
  • the fruits do not touch the ground;
  • the shrub becomes compact and looks well-groomed;
  • good penetration of sunlight to the fruit;
  • a tied bush is easier to handle from parasites;
  • convenient to harvest.

Taper for garters of plants: characteristics and purpose

Tomato garter pegs

The tapener for garters of cucumbers, tomatoes, grapes is a modern and very convenient device. The stapler mechanism is made of stainless steel, and there are plastic elements on the body. Earlier, due to its cost, the device was not popular in Russia, but thanks to its positive characteristics and ease of operation, it was able to win the sympathy of Russian consumers.

Tapener

The garter tool is lightweight, practical and compact. When cutting the tape, there are no extra "tails" left. All parts and accessories of the device are made from environmentally friendly materials.

How to use a tapener

The principle of using taper is very simple. The device is similar to an ordinary stationery stapler, but has a number of advantages in comparison with it:

  • automatic tape feed;
  • automatic tape cutting.
Plant pests

Instructions for filling and operating the tool:

  • open the plastic cover on the tapener;
  • thread the tape and lay its edge into the tape feed channel;
  • bend the edge of the tape and stretch a little to a special groove, which is located on the metal case;
  • position the tool with the lever up;
  • pressing the handle, take out the spiral (there is a special pin on the spring that reproduces the staples);
  • install the staples with the sharp edge up;
  • return the spring to its original place.

Note! When the spring is correctly installed, a characteristic click sound should be heard.

Only when the device is properly charged can it be brought up to the plant. The edge of the tape is brought to the fixed vine and at the moment of its feeding wraps the branches with the tape. The next step is to push the lever. The clip fixes the tape and the built-in knife cuts it at the distance set in the mechanism.

Other Plant Tying Tools

Nettle fertilizer for plants

Since grapes, flowers and vegetables require tying, garden staplers, clips, tapetules and wire were invented.

A stapler for plant tying is used to care for vegetables and garden crops. During its operation, agricultural plants are not damaged. A reliable and high-quality pistol that ties the plant up quickly and reliably. The stapler is supplied with a blade and a spring.

Clips for tying plants

Clip - this device is made of plastic. The clip is very easy to use and can look like a clothespin. With the help of a clip, the stems are securely fixed not only horizontally, but also vertically. The clips are equipped with special notches that prevent the plastic from sliding along the plant trunk.

Tapetul is designed to securely fix the stems. If you use a tapetula, then the time for a garter is 10 times less than a manual procedure. Despite its ease of use, the tool is considered professional garden equipment. Tapetul is a lightweight, reliable and safe device. Consumables - metal tape and elastic thread.

Attention! Staples and tape are not included with the tool.

Some gardeners use wire to tie the plants. The most suitable is polyester. It features low weight and no rust. The wire should be flexible, with a protective coating. If it meets these characteristics, its service life increases several times. It is convenient to buy the wire in a reel, since a special nozzle allows you to immediately cut off the required piece.

Plant garter wire

How to choose a reliable tapener

The choice of tool must be taken seriously. It is difficult to purchase a quality product when the market offers not only a large assortment, but also a significant difference in price (from 1800 rubles to 4000 rubles *). Before purchasing a tapener, you should pay attention to customer reviews. A high price does not always mean good quality.

Criterias of choice

What to look for:

  • what the tool is made of, the quality of the metal;
  • consumption of tape for one garter;
  • the presence of a tape overrun;
  • tool weight;
  • provision of a warranty card and service life.

Note! A company that is confident in the quality of its goods provides a guarantee for its tools. Not all tapeners come with a warranty card.

Types of tapeners: an overview of the best models

The tapener tool is produced by three countries: Japan, Korea and China. The pricing policy is very different, for example, China offers the cheapest models, while Japan offers the most expensive.

Tapetool

Tapetool from Japan is better in quality than Tapetool from Korea. Tapener Max NT-B is recognized as the best tool on the market. For high quality you will have to pay at least 4000 thousand rubles.

Pros - high build quality, warranty card availability.

The downside is the high cost of the tool.

Tapener Max NT-B

Max HT-R

At the end of 2017, a new Japanese model was released - the Max HT-R, which quickly won the love of gardeners.

Pros - light weight and smooth running.

Minus - tape overrun by 7-10%. This was influenced by the increased distance between the place where the tape is fed and cut.

Simas model 145

Not so long ago, Spain launched the Simas model 145 garter. At the moment, this model has the largest girth - 8 cm, which allows tying several branches at once. The system for charging the tape and staples has also been simplified.

Taper garter BJA TB-F

Tapetool Bz-3

Tapetool Bz-3, or Bz-d, has increased tape space.

Plus - the increased speed of the garter due to the fact that you can fill the tape in 70 m.

Minus - due to the increased magazine, the weight of the tool also increased.

BJA TB-F

The tool is made in Korea, made of quality materials. There is an additional option in the tapener - a fork that controls the tension of the tape at the time of cutting. The tape magazine has space to store a spare spring and knife.

Note! Tapener manufacturers produce tapes in different colors, which is very convenient for gardeners. With the help of color, important areas of the plant can be indicated.

Plus - economical tape consumption.

The downside is the high price of the tool.

The main advantages of the device:

  • smooth running of the tool;
  • effort when pressing the lever;
  • gripping the tool;
  • tool weight;
  • metal quality;
  • quality of the knife;
  • operation guarantee period.

Note! Also tapes have different widths - 0.11 mm and 0.25 mm.The minimum is intended for tying fragile areas and vines, the maximum is for stems and sleeves. Despite the different widths, the ribbons are universal and suitable for all tapeners.

What are the advantages of taper over other instruments

It is not without reason that these devices have become so popular among gardeners and gardeners. Their main advantages:

  • one tying operation takes a second;
  • the tool can be operated with one hand;
  • the tool is easy to use for plants with hard-to-reach branches, for example, grapes;
  • quick refueling of the tool;
  • the ability to mark the vines using different colors of the tape;
  • small size combined with acceptable weight.

Garter flowers

The tapener can be seen as a good helper in gardening. If you have large plantations of grapes, cucumbers, tomatoes or climbing flowers, the tool will help you reduce the time spent on planting. It was noted that thanks to the tool, work is 10 times faster than tying branches by hand. Since the tapener was able to win the sympathy of the Russians, you can buy it at almost any gardening store.

* Prices are valid for October 2018