May 18, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: peru, Iowa zone 5a
Posts: 167
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Originally Posted by b54red
I used the 1/2 inch conduit trellis for the last few years using 3 horizontal bars and tying the plants with sisal twine. The problem was all the tying and with our long season I always ended up with a mess later in the season no matter how much I pruned. The first two pictures show this trellis system.
Currently I am trying using 3/4 inch conduit along the top rail and 1/2 inch along the ground and tying baling twine between them. I will be using clips and some wrapping of the line around the stems to support the vines which I am going to have to limit to no more than 3 stems. It is easiest with just one stem but some plants need more for foliage cover. Everything is held together with zip ties. I sure hope it works because it is sure easier. The last few pics show this setup.
Wow, looks great . Very impressive
Bill
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