Growing Tomatoes, Cucumber, Beans and even Cantaloupe — vert
Sharing how I use trellises and tomato cages for vertical support
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Sharing how I use trellises and tomato cages for vertical support
@LenoraForest Thanks! glad you enjoyed it! – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 4:18 am
Thanks. I love your videos.
LenoraForest
November 7, 2011 at 4:48 am
@ZennLa13 one of my best accidental discoveries! – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 4:51 am
Aaaah, such a cool idea for the canteloupes!
ZennLa13
November 7, 2011 at 4:56 am
@markhess
Yes, that’s the way to do it. Plus, makes weeding so much easier.
ButterflyDragon9
November 7, 2011 at 5:19 am
@markhess The old me, would be envious of your acreage. 😉 I’ll just keep doing what I have to do, until I can do what I want to do. If that involves cantilevering my cantaloupes, then, so be it. XD Peace ~Anthony
PS, I’m still grateful you share, all that you share.
4micaman
November 7, 2011 at 5:26 am
@4micaman funny, now that I have 22 acres to play on, I was telling my wife that I think I am going to go back to growing my cantaloupe in cages as I did when I was space confined. They really seem to do much better, ripen better and less pest damage. One of my best accidental discoveries! – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 5:39 am
Great tip for caging the cantaloupe since I suffer the same affliction you do… small garden space. Thanks a lot!
4micaman
November 7, 2011 at 5:54 am
@nothingtoyouatall I’ve used pantyhose before and that worked well too; the planks were and after-thought that served as a quick fix that actually turned out to work better for me. The wind could be a concern as you mention; hasn’t been an issue yet. – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 6:18 am
iv’e also seen people suspend the fruit in a netting bag , leggings or pantyhose. i’d probably be worried about the fruit rolling off the plank during a storm or high winds.
nothingtoyouatall
November 7, 2011 at 6:52 am
@markhess Ah I see, well that tips the balance then! =)
superfishle
November 7, 2011 at 7:36 am
what a awesome idea with the cantelope thanks
antonios1024
November 7, 2011 at 8:20 am
@giantart Had I designed it better, that would have been a great idea. Unfortunately, I had the tops of the 1X1s screwed into the trellis frame to prevent them from blowing/falling off. Now, I just sink the 2 end posts of the trellis frame into the ground so the trellis is completely vertical. This seems to work best so far. – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 8:54 am
@superfishle 🙂 I agree (mostly) I do grow cabbage and things like that that only produce one item. However, I suppose I should have mentioned that while that was the 4th cantaloupe I gathered from that cage, I got a lot more, else it would be too much trouble. Also, each cage contains 2 plants (or should) so you get a lot more fruit for your effort
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 9:46 am
Tomatoes, just use 6foot bamboo canes and string. Cheap and cheerful and lasts for about 5 years.
hatstalker
November 7, 2011 at 9:55 am
Somebody probably already said this, but you might lean it the other direction while you till one side and then the other way for the other side. IDK!
giantart
November 7, 2011 at 10:10 am
Really like your vids, very creative use of space, but I must say that for me, four fruits from a plant of that size equals “not worth growing” lol
superfishle
November 7, 2011 at 11:05 am
@Itsjustbeau I have done that before too. I think, but of course I am biased, that this way is a little easier. Try them both and let me know what you think! – Mark
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 11:14 am
I used the stocking idea last year on a livestock fence panel and was able to grow some huge melons. Like your idea though.
Itsjustbeau
November 7, 2011 at 12:11 pm
I use the stocking idea last year on a livestock fence panel and was able to grow some huge melons. Like your idea though.
Itsjustbeau
November 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Great Info all around ~ Thanks.
Souls4Freedom
November 7, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Lol. It’s such a love/hate situation when you’ve already harvested food from a plant that will last you a while and the plant keeps producing more food. I always feel rushed to eat what I have so what I’m growing does not rot while it’s waiting.
graiminy
November 7, 2011 at 1:09 pm
@ballhitch2 🙂 Thanks! It actually worked pretty well; I’ve used it on other stuff too.
markhess
November 7, 2011 at 2:06 pm
cantalope cantalever. you should patten that. very good
ballhitch2
November 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm
How long does it take for a cantaloupe to get ripe? Mine just stared growing fruit and it snow about as big around as a baseball. I have it on a trellis also thinking they were my cucumbers? lol! NOT! haha!
DreidMusicalX2
November 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm