Steel Ground Sockets from Harrod Horticultural New

The Ground Sockets have a wider diameter than the cage uprights and are inserted further into the ground. We advise using the optional Driving Cap to help drive the socket into the ground. We also recommend that installation is done when the ground is wet and therefore softer. If the ground is particularly hard or stony we would advise using a Hole Former which is available separately.  

• Steel Ground Sockets make the cage more rigid in softer ground and in windy locations
• Suitable for use with all our Steel Fruit Cages standard, peaked or domed
• Install when the ground is wet and therefore softer
• Driving Cap available separately
• Only one driving cap required for any number of sockets
• Hole Former available separately - recommended for hard and stony ground
• Socket holds upright firmly in position to a depth of 325mm
• Sockets measure 3.8cm in diameter (external) 3.5cm diameter (internal)
• Manufactured from pre-galvanised steel
• Punched dimples hold upright in place
• Sockets allow the fruit cage to be taken down relatively easily if required at the end of each season
• Footplates allow the cage to be levelled by adjustment of the depth into socket that the upright sits which is useful on uneven ground.
• Not suitable for use with our aluminium cages

Not sure how many footplates and/or sockets you'll need for your chosen size of cage? See our Steel Fruit Cage Footplates and Sockets Guide for an instant answer.