Cucumber Hooks
Discover the perfect combination with Valent Hooks, ideal for use with Valent Twine and/or Valent Clips. With our wide range of sizes and colours, Valent Twine is perfect for the cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and peppers. Valent Twine is strong and moisture-resistant, eliminating the risk of twine breakage. With the Valent O-Hook, you can tie and lower your crops with precision, achieving free-fall accuracy of up to 5 cm.
Advantages of the O-Hook
Self determined free fall
Free fall is accurate to 5 cm
No elastic bands allows quick hanging with one hand
Customize your boxes with customized twine colour combos
3.3 mm available at additional cost
Optimal use of Cucumber Hooks
The Valent O-Hook features two storage areas for twine, allowing for a precise, adjustable free fall. Unlike other hooks, the Valent O-Hook does not require the free fall to be tied with an elastic band. The twine is wound in an "O" shape through the storage areas. During installation, the free fall is released with a single hand movement, causing the twine to drop. The free fall is accurate to within five centimeters. Cucumber hooks, such as the Valent O-Hook, are essential tools for commercial greenhouse operations and other large-scale horticultural environments. In cucumber cultivation, the use of these hooks helps to:
• Promote Healthy Growth: Cucumber plants are fast-growing and need regular adjustments to their support system as they increase in height. By allowing for easy lowering and repositioning, cucumber hooks ensure that plants maintain an upright position, reducing the risk of bending or snapping.
• Prevent Crop Damage: The precision of the Valent O-Hook’s free fall minimizes strain on the plant, preventing damage to the delicate vines and fruits. Proper support ensures that the fruit hangs freely, reducing the chance of bruising or misshaping.
• Increase Efficiency: The ease of use provided by the O-Hook's design improves labour efficiency in large greenhouses. With a single motion, growers can adjust plant height, saving valuable time while maintaining plant health.
• Durability and Strength: Made from high-quality materials, Valent O-Hooks are built to last. The hooks, in combination with Valent Twine, provide a strong and moisture-resistant system that can handle the weight and growth demands of cucumbers.
Cucumber Hook Sizes
The Valent O-Hook is available in various sizes. The 180 mm high-wire hook is used in relatively low greenhouses or for slow-growing crops. The 220 mm high-wire hook is used in taller greenhouses, for cucumber cultivation, or other fast-growing crops. If you’re looking for a 260 mm high-wire hook, consider the Easy Hook. This hook, specially designed for cucumber cultivation, is also available in 260 mm. The Valent V-Hook can be supplied with polypropylene Valent twine or biodegradable twine in various thicknesses: 1/1000, 1/1200, and 1/1500. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of twine colors.
