How to Build a Trellis

Gardening in the city usually means space is a premium. Using a trellis for vine vegetables, such as cucumbers or peas, gives you the ability to raise a variety of vegetables in a space challenged area.

A trellis can be made out of a variety of materials. I used PVC pipe and concrete wire because I had them available.

Materials: 4x4 posts, 2x4’s or 1 ½ “ or 2” PVC pipe, concrete wire.

Tools: Spade, pliers

Instructions:

                  1.  Decide how long you want your trellis to be.

                  2. Dig holes for supports ( 4x4s, pipe, etc.) at least 18 inches deep.

                  3. Tamp dirt firmly around supports.                

                  4. Attach concrete wire to supports with wire, nails or screws, depending on what you are using      for supports.

                  5. Cucumber vines require about 4 feet of growing room, so make sure it measures 4 feet from the ground to top of wire.