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Old May 8, 2011   #9
tedln
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I use what I call a modified Florida weave. I drive, steel; T stakes in the ground and stretch 1/4" braided nylon rope between the stakes. As the plants grow, I weave the plants into the rope as opposed to weaving the rope through the plants. The only problem I've experienced is with plants that want to grow in a bush type habit rather than with straight stems. They are a little hard to weave into the rope. It works well for me and allows me to grow up with much less space than allowing them to sprawl.



Here is how the same view looks today with the tomatoes growing through the ropes. By the end of July, the rope trellis will be covered with tomato vines.



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