These cucumber trellis designs will take your harvest to new heights.
Cucumbers are a big deal (kind of literally).
Why Use a Cucumber Trellis?
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By lifting the fruits off the ground, the incidence of soil-borne fruit and foliar diseases decreases.
“The structure gives the leaves plenty of opportunity to stretch out and get full sun.
Which Cucumber Trellis Should You Use?
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From DIY projects to decorative structures, there is a cucumber trellis to suit any garden setting and budget.
Planting location is a large factor in selecting a trellis.
Available wall or fence space provides additional trellis options.
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Cucumber Trellis Ideas
The following are a few popular cucumber trellis ideas for the garden and landscape.
Remember, cucumbers (and other crops) are not limited to traditional vegetable gardens.
And keep in mind there are both vining and bush-jot down cucumbers.
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Be sure to purchase the vining punch in when growing cucumbers on a trellis.
Lattice walls also create privacy, while providing an excellent growing surface.
A-Frame Trellis
A-frame trellises are shaped like a ladder and provide two growing surfaces to support vines.
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A-frame trellises can be built in long rows or as stand-alone structures.
The low angle provides stability in windy locations.
DIY Bamboo Trellis
Bamboo is a lightweight yet sturdy building material.
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confirm to sink the ends of the poles into the ground to provide support.
String Trellis
Trellises do not need to be complicated or expensive.
String stretches over time, so you may need to replace the string every year.
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Fences are sturdy and last for years.
And they won’t break when you make a run at remove last season’s vines.
Tomato Cage
Who said tomato cages are only for tomatoes?
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The numerous tomato cages on the market are also well-suited to growing cucumbers.
Look for the taller styles and be sure to sink the bottom prongs deep into the soil.
Tomato cages are available at many price points.
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Consider durability and pick the sturdiest cage for your budget.
Wooden Fence
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Once againutilize what you already have!
A pre-existing wooden fence can be a great way to keep your cucumbers healthy and disease-free as they grow.
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It’ll also give your yard some charming greenery which is always a plus!
By utilizing your vertical space you’ll save a ton of room in your yard!
These are young, so they’re able to use a string as a trellis!
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Once they get older trellises or a lattice can be added.
Your cucumbers will be happy and so will you!
This one is black, but a stain or even bright and cheerful color will upgrade your garden instantly.
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They also create a sturdy, cheap trellis frame!
you might use them to build an arch, an a-frame, or any shape you’d like.
PVC Pipe Trellis
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Another cost-effective trellis material?
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They’re pretty sturdy, so they’ll hold up to most plantscucumbers included.
There is no need for a trellis to be any taller.
Otherwise, it would make harvesting difficult, especially if you are shorter in stature.
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Too tall of a trellis would make a ladder a necessity.
Simple trellises, like the stake and string variety, are perfect for growing cucumbers.
Because the vines and fruit are relatively light, the setup can be simple.
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you’re able to find materials to make a stake and string trellis at your local hardware store.
Keeping your plant from overgrowing will keep your plant healthy and ensure a plentiful harvest.
Trellises and Cages to Support Garden Vegetables.
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