Orchard Stakes & Markers
Recycled plastic, rust free and strong
EnduraPost mineral composite Orchard Stakes are tough, low maintenance and long lasting. They are manufactured by Plastic Forests from 100% recycled plastic plus a mineral blend for increased strength and will never rot, rust or swell. Our solid Orchard Stakes are waterproof, UV stabilised and termite proof so you can re-use them again and again. Orchard Stakes are ideal for irrigation applications and marking the location of rows in an orchard.
Available in lengths up to 1800mm, Orchard Stakes are easy to work with and can be screwed, drilled or sawed like timber. Plus they’re made in Australia from 100% recycled plastics, providing a sustainable solution to the plastic problem.
Orchard Stakes In The Wild
Benefits of Orchard Stakes
- Durable – will not corrode, rot, split, swell or rust
- Composed of a polymer mineral composite for increased strength
- UV stabilised for long outdoor life
- Waterproof – suitable for acidic, alkaline, and saline soils
- Termite proof and impact, vermin, and mould resistant
- Ideal for irrigation applications, orchard row markers and securing drip tube to reduce damage by machinery
- Low maintenance and repair costs – never need painting
- Resistant to most chemicals and oils
- Easy to work with – can be screwed, drilled, or sawed like timber
- Economical, with excellent lifetime value
- Made in Australia from 100% recycled post-consumer soft plastics, in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 14021
- Recyclable at end of life
What Our Clients Say
"We’re using the stakes to help us secure our irrigation drip tube and ensure that it remains firmly fixed in the one spot. Previously with the contraction and expansion of the tube, in hot and cold conditions, it was prone to moving all over the place and into the pathway of orchard machinery, such as tractors and slashers. Now we have far less drip tube to repair, saving us time and money. The extra length of Plastic Forests 900mm Orchard Stakes also allows us to attach a cattle tag (row number), providing us a quick and simple way of determining our exact location in the orchard."
Martin Sebire – Wandin Valley Farms/Diamond Australian Cherries
Easy Installation
EnduraPost Square Picket can be easily installed using manual or mechanical drivers and can be sawn, drilled and screwed. In hard or rocky ground, simply make a pilot hole with a 30-40mm x 450mm masonry drill bit or ground auger to clear rocks or roots before installing. Designed as an inline post (not suitable as a weight-bearing post or strainer), EnduraPost can support all forms of wire, including plain, barbed, hinge-joint and barrier-mesh fencing. It is also great for creating mesh tree-guards around newly planted trees. Download our installation guide from downloads page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are they solid or hollow?
EnduraPost Square Pickets and Droppers are solid recycled PP (polypropylene)plastic.
Do they break easily?
Whilst it is possible to break them it is not easy to do so. This is because they are made from recycled woven polypropylene which is extremely tough. They are extruded and pressurized into a mold which further increases their strength and durability. They are made to be handled in the same way as wooden or steel pickets are. If they are breaking easily, please contact EnduraPost.
Do they burn easily in a bushfire?
They have been tested to withstand fire up to 350⁰C which is usually hotter than a grass fire that normally reaches between 200-250⁰C. Some larger bush fires can burn hotter particularly if the fuel load is wood. Keeping wood away from fence lines should provide adequate protections, meaning that if a fire happens to pass through it is likely going to be a grass only fire. They are also NOT susceptible to ember attacks unlike wood.
Will they last against the hot sun in Australia?
They have been treated with a UV treatment to last 50+ years
Will they bend over in the hot sun?
Although they are made of plastic, they are not going to bend over in the hot sun. Plastic can change shape when there are temperature differences from one side to the other. If pickets are laid down on the ground in direct sunlight, they may start to warp or bend but that is because the polymers move due to temperature variations from one side to the other. If this occurs, you can turn them over and they will straighten once again. This does not impact the strength or durability of the picket, and once they have been driven into place the temperature variations are not severe enough for them to warp or bend.
How do I run barbed wire through the holes?
Although the photos show plain wire run through the holes, many prefer to use the holes to tie back to instead. Both methods work well for plain wire, whereas, for barbed wire or hinge-joint / ring-lock simply tie back to the appropriate holes provided.
Can I drive them in with a petrol driver?
Yes, they are tough and can be driven using mechanical or motorized drivers, or, by hydraulic drivers.
Can I build my entire fence with the EnduraPost Square Pickets?
As they are made from plastic, we only recommend they are used as an in-line picket. They are not suitable as a weight bearing post like a strainer or in-line stiff post. It’s recommended that EnduraPost Square Pickets be combined with Concrete End Strainers or similar. Then we recommend that a concrete line post or similar is installed as support after every 4 to 6 EnduraPost Square Pickets in a straight line, or, when the fence should make a turn.
Are they harder to drive in than a steel picket?
They are slightly harder to drive in due to the surface area difference compared to steel pickets.
How should I drive them into stony or tough ground?
For stony or very hard ground we recommend helping them by predrilling a pilot hole using a 35mm x 450mm masonry drill before driving them in.
Do they loosen in the ground?
Due to their unique design allowing them to have some flex with strong memory bounce back, they do not typically loosen in the ground. For this reason they also do not need to be inserted into the ground as deeply, we recommend a min 300mm is sufficient for most applications in most soil types.