Tapestry for cucumbers from scrap materials: only 100% yield

Almost at any summer cottage at least one must be planted bed with cucumbers, the whole family is looking forward to crispy vegetables. Many grow them in greenhouses and even prepare seedlings at home at the end of winter. But in order to get a good harvest, you need to properly care for the vegetables, and the cucumber trellis will help with this. Today, the homemaster.techinfus.com/en/ editorial team will tell you about all the options for using supports and how you can make them yourself.

It is much more convenient to collect cucumbers from a trellis
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What are the tapestries for cucumbers

Under the simple word trellis, a large number of structures are combined, thanks to which the harvest of cucumbers ripens evenly, and it is much more convenient to collect them from the supports. When choosing a support configuration, one should take into account the number of bushes, the length and width of the beds, and the characteristics of the variety.

Rectangular and hut type

A rectangular trellis is the simplest support for open field cucumbers. For her, you only need 2-3 bars, which need to be installed on the sides of the garden, then you can pull the twine. The more often the threads are located, the easier it is for the cucumbers to braid the props.

The ropes can be pulled between the supports both horizontally and vertically
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Hut-type trellis for growing cucumbers in the open field, photos of which are presented in a wide variety on the Internet, are more stable than rectangular ones. The angle of inclination of the supports depends on the width of the bed.

You can install a seasonal structure on each bed, the second option is mobile props, which are easily dismantled at the end of the season and sent to the shed for storage. The main advantage of the A-shaped configuration is that it can be braided from both sides.

Ordinary wooden slats can be used to make the A-support
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Round and arched

A simple and unusual vegetable support can be made from bicycle wheels. This is an excellent solution for amateur gardeners to increase yields in a small area. To erect such a trellis, you only need two rims without spokes, a steel bar, wire and twine.

A round trellis will become a real decoration of the site
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An arch-shaped trellis is formed from a metal mesh. Often such structures are installed on high beds with wooden sides.

Features of the use of a trellis net for cucumbers

The trade network sells a special net for garter cucumbers, it can be plastic and trellis, often metal is also used. It can be stretched both vertically and horizontally. It is advisable to purchase a fine-mesh product, so it will be easier for the tendrils of the vines to catch on.

In the retail network, you can pick up a grid with cells of different sizes
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The net can be fixed even on long branches
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All the pros and cons of growing cucumbers on a trellis in a greenhouse and in the open field

Summer residents, who once tried to grow cucumbers on trellises, appreciated this method and will never return to the usual method. And there are a number of explanations for this:

Way growing cucumbers on trellises practically has no flaws. It should be noted only the complexity of the construction of props. But you can make reusable structures that will last more than one year.

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Options for installing and attaching a grid for cucumbers with photo examples

The installation of a trellis with a grid does not cause difficulties, we will consider in more detail all the features of fastening in a greenhouse and in the open ground.

How to fix the cucumber net in the greenhouse

Supports for trellises in the greenhouse are installed only after transplanting, when it has already taken root. They need to be dug in on the sides to a depth of 30-50 cm and stretch the net. For fastening to a tree, use a stapler, to metal - clamps or wire. You can additionally tie the mesh to the greenhouse frame.

From below, the mesh is slightly buried in the ground, pressing with metal hooks or U-shaped wire brackets. It is advisable to stretch a tape or twine along the upper part so that it does not stretch.

How to fix the net for cucumber bushes outdoors

Any form of trellis is suitable for open ground. If this is a vertical structure, you will first need to drive the support beams into the ground to a depth of 50 cm. A support in the form of a hut will allow you to simultaneously fix the mesh on both sides. This is a more sustainable and practical option for a small area.

In the video you can see how to fix the mesh with clamps:

How and, most importantly, when to tie cucumbers

There are several ways to properly tie cucumber sprouts in the garden, but this can be done only after four full leaves appear on them. If you perform the procedure earlier, there is a risk of damage to the root system, in addition, it does not make sense.

Such a sprout can already be tied
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Cucumbers in the open field: how to tie sprouts correctly

In the open field, cucumbers are tied up on a trellis in two ways. The simplest is horizontal, in which the twine is fixed on supports parallel to the beds. The distance between the rows should not exceed 25 cm. The sprouts must be tied to the bottom row and, as they grow, tied up higher. The only drawback of this method, the cucumbers, having reached the top rope, will hang down.

Horizontal sprout garter
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The second option is vertical mount. Not many people know how to properly tie up cucumbers in the open field. To do this, first you need to prepare long strips of strong fabric up to 3 cm wide.Then they should be fixed on the upper horizontal support or string, lowered down to each bush and tied to its base. In the process of growth, the plant will independently stretch up

Another way to tie cucumbers in the open field is with sticks or thin twigs, peeled from branches and sprouts, photos of such structures are presented in our gallery. The only negative: they have to be installed near each bush.

In the video, you can see in more detail the garter of cucumbers in the open field:

Nuances of garter cucumber bushes in a greenhouse

The greenhouse garter is no different from open ground, but the combined method is considered more effective. Sections of fabric can be fixed on the upper support beam, if there is not enough length, it is enough to tie one more piece.

In a greenhouse, you can make a V-shaped garter for cucumbers with your own hands, in which each cucumber bush is divided into two parts: the main and side shoots. Two pieces of fabric are attached to them, in the process of growth they give a full harvest.

For a garter, you can use not only fabric, but also twine or twine
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How to tie cucumbers grown on a windowsill at home

Today, breeders have developed self-pollinated cucumber varieties that can be easily grown even on a windowsill. But for a good harvest, they also need to be tied up in time, and the following materials are suitable for this:

The rope should be fixed at the top of the window opening or on the cornice and tied around the base of the sprout.

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How to make your own trellis for cucumbers from different materials

You can make a trellis with your own hands in different ways. It all depends on the place of its installation and material. Let's take a closer look at the most popular options.

How to make a wooden cucumber trellis

It will take only 1-2 hours to make a wooden structure. Any material is suitable for a trellis, including thin slats, but for the extreme and intermediate racks it is better to take a bar with a section of 50 and 34 mm, respectively, since it is they who will accept and withstand the main load.

The work of making an inclined trellis consists of several stages.

1. Drive two supports on the sides of the bed to a depth of 0.6 m, the distance between them should be up to 2 meters. You can sharpen the ends of the posts, then they will more easily enter the ground. The soil must be compacted.
2. For inclined construction, the support legs must be installed at an angle of 70 °.
3. To give the trellis additional rigidity, the support posts should be anchored with reinforcement or metal elements.
4. Fasten the support legs with a horizontal bar with a cross section of about 50 mm.
5. From thin slats to make a crate of the structure, and you can also use twine, twine or net.

Metal grid for cucumbers

The metal structure is a more durable option, but gardeners will need a little more time to make it. Since the racks can carry sufficient load, they can be installed at a distance of 2 to 4 meters.

To make a trellis, we need fittings up to two meters long for the support posts and another one for the crossbeam, equal to the length of the bed. And you also need to prepare the machine for welding.

1. Dig in the extreme support corners to a depth of 0.6 m, for this you can use a drill.
2. Fasten the extreme supports with guy wires to the steel anchors driven into the ground.
3. Weld a horizontal bar to the extreme supports.
4. Drive the pegs into the ground on both sides of the rack.
5. All metal surfaces should be cleaned and painted with moisture-resistant enamel.
6. Pull the rope through one peg, then over the crossbar and again over the peg on the other side. Wrap the entire trellis frame.

How to DIY unusual cucumber props from a tire and a bicycle rim

There are a lot of options for making trellis from tires. It is advisable to take large-diameter rubber from a large-sized car, it will serve as the basis for our design.

1. Cut the tire lengthwise with a grinder.
2. Lay the cut part on the garden bed.
3. Insert a post into the center, on which to fasten the bicycle rim with wire.
4. Pull a strong twine through all the holes from the knitting needles.

When the trellis is braided with sprouts, it will look like a green curbstone
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Conclusion

Now you know why you need a trellis, and you see that thanks to it you can get a much more fertile harvest. It is not difficult to make a support with your own hands, in addition, it will become a real decoration of the site.

Tell us in the comments which trellis you installed on your garden plot.

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