I have lost track of the number of videos that I've watched on tomato trellising. This one makes the most sense for my set up. Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to get it done!
Around 06:30 you make a very good point - the plants that grow higher than this trellsi will not have enough time to produce edible fruits - I think you mean that. I do not live in an all year round warm area. I will not feel bad about chopping off the plants that get too big anymore.
If you don't use those wood pieces to support the posts, the weight of the plants will pull them down into the ground, lowering the rack and defeating the purpose. Thanks for watching.
I love this, thank you! It's so clear and your shopping list is an added bonus. I just cut and pasted and I'm off to pick up at the hardware store. Thank you!!!!
makes sense as i needed an idea by using my clothesline and string to come down and use old wire hangers as anchors, to help cucumbers that are in buckets climb THANKS!!!! New subscriber!
I set up the same way, Only thing I do different is I don't cut the 10ft horizontal pipe. I slip the PVC T over it, slide to 5ft the drive a tex screw through the PVC into the pipe from the side and another on the vertical section. Keeps the pipe and PVC T moving side to side.
Do you just ask at the hardware store for bent wire? Or dose it have a name, how long of a length do you need for that hook? Sorry to ask these questions (my husband passed, so don't know about these things), I have to do these things myself now. Thank you for sharing.
I used some wire I had laying around. You can also put screws into the side of the wooden bed and tie the cord onto them. Copy this link and go to about 3:40 into the video: th-cam.com/video/7mcCyJthb9k/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching.
I found a 4-pack of nice steel S hooks (about 6 inches long) at dollar tree in their tiny garden section. They're perfect for hanging up my hummingbird feeders and heavy plants. Just FYI.
Would it be ok to let the top bar be one solid 10 ft. piece (instead of cutting it in half), and then just sliding the PVC T post to the middle for the support? I am planning on keeping everything else the same
That would be right. My cross pieces had already been cut. You'll want that middle support. Also, use nylon instead of twine. It'll last longer. Thanks for watching.
I can tell by the beautiful trees you have there you're in the north but I'm in the Southwest my problem is my plants will grow probably 10 or 12 ft long by the time the first Frost comes in October what do I do with the excess 6 or so feet after the plant reaches the top of the trellis thanks ahead for responding
Some people have two rows of these trellises next to each other, then they use tomato hooks. When the tomatoes get to the top of the trellis, unwind some of the string on the tomato hook and move it over about 1 foot in a clockwise direction (you'll have to move all the other plants also to make room). You can also prune all the leaves below the last fruiting set. Then, towards the end of the growing season, you have a bunch of tomato plants leaning clockwise diagonally around your trellises.
Beautiful yard you have there. I was wondering how you would address all the extra growth from indeterminates but you answered that quite well. Which state are you growing in . . . Michigan? Have you ever tried the plastic clips on your string to support your plants?
I'm worried the twine would be too abrasive and would scratch my plants as the slide up it when growing or when brushing against it when windy. This I fear would cause wounds/damage from the scratches. This in turn would make it more susceptible to diseases and pests. Cotton string would be softer but fear it'd become mildewy/moldy from retaining water and be too heavy from the water weight. What would be the safest string/twine/tape, etc. to use then? Help!
Didn't have a problem with damage from the twine or cord. The twine only lasted 1 season though. The cord holds up much better. I've gone 3 years so far with cord. Thanks for watching.
Hi, Keith, great video. I followed your idea and already bought all the material. Just before building the trellis, I came across some warning that concrete rebar can contain small amount of lead or other heavy metal, which is not great for veggie garden. Do you have any comments on this? I'm considering avoiding the rebar, and just hammering the 1/2" electric conduit into soil, say 1-2 ft deep, and secure it at the ground level (strap it to garden bed frame). Would that work? As I understood, these conduits are galvanized steel, so won't rust in soil, and perhaps an alternative to rebar. Many thanks.
Haven't heard that about rebar. I'm not concerned. As for attaching the posts to the bed, that would work. Just make sure they are tight enough that the posts don't slide down into the ground from the weight of the plants. Thanks for watching.
Great video, thank you. May I ask, how do you support the tomato branches that "branch out, not up"? Especially when weighted down with tomatoes? Thank you again.
Thank you for this video. How did you get the 1/2 inch hole to the wooden piece you drilled for rebar and then conduit sitting on top of the wooden piece?
Taller would be fine in a warmer climate with a longer growing season. For me, anything above the cross piece won't ripen in time. Thanks for watching.
Excellent! Plus save me money instaed of stakes. Question: Do the stakes ever pull out with a windstorm? Thank you young man! ...Snowed this morning ..Augh
Here is a TH-cam for tying up tomatoes - takes a little practice, but after you master it - it's easy to use. I've used it for years - th-cam.com/video/MxOX_5nWTfo/w-d-xo.html - I use nylon string and tomato clips. It's easy to lower the plants. I save the string every year.
I like the setup but the only thing you should improve on is not sounding like you are struggling to dig your own grave. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
For real. I can put this rack and the lines up in 5 minutes. I keep the wood supports on over the winter and re-use the lines. They just slip on and stake down. Thanks for watching.
I have lost track of the number of videos that I've watched on tomato trellising. This one makes the most sense for my set up. Thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to get it done!
Tomato trellising rabbit hole , Lol … I know the feeling.
I did the PVC pipe trellis this year, it’s working great I got to say it handles the weight of my tomato’s just fine and moves with the storms fine
5:05 - Love the tip on the knot you tied at the top to make the string tension adjustable.
Around 06:30 you make a very good point - the plants that grow higher than this trellsi will not have enough time to produce edible fruits - I think you mean that. I do not live in an all year round warm area. I will not feel bad about chopping off the plants that get too big anymore.
I’ve been watching a ton of trellis videos and this has been the most helpful! It looks very doable and inexpensive. Thank you!
I can put it up in 5 minutes. And once you buy it there's no further cost. Even the nylon cord lasts for years. Thanks for watching.
@@keithwilkes7629 I’m excited to try it! Do you have a rough estimate on how much the supplies cost?
Depending on the size of your bed(s). 4 or 5 conduit pipes, 2 elbows, a PVC "T" if needed, and some nylon cord. $20 - $30?
@@keithwilkes7629 Thanks!
Functional for sure, but looks nice too! Especially when it is loaded up. I like the idea using the rebar and the wood piece
If you don't use those wood pieces to support the posts, the weight of the plants will pull them down into the ground, lowering the rack and defeating the purpose. Thanks for watching.
I love this, thank you! It's so clear and your shopping list is an added bonus. I just cut and pasted and I'm off to pick up at the hardware store. Thank you!!!!
Have fun. Thanks for watching.
Great method and so economical. Reusable/transportable. I will be using this set up next year!
Thanks for watching
Great idea for a trellis. Thanks for the video. Your tomato plants look great by the way.😃
Everything looks good this year. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for a simple setup. This year's tomatoes are in, but I'll implement your yours for ne t year for my indeterminate. Good job!!😊
Thank you. It takes me minutes to set up every year. Thanks for watching.
makes sense as i needed an idea by using my clothesline and string to come down and use old wire hangers as anchors, to help cucumbers that are in buckets climb THANKS!!!! New subscriber!
Glad I could help, welcome, and thanks for watching.
Nice work Keith, simple, neat, and efficient.
And that's how I like to keep my garden. Thanks for watching.
Good tip! Wish my garden looked so neat.
Great video! Your instructions were perfect! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.
I set up the same way, Only thing I do different is I don't cut the 10ft horizontal pipe. I slip the PVC T over it, slide to 5ft the drive a tex screw through the PVC into the pipe from the side and another on the vertical section. Keeps the pipe and PVC T moving side to side.
Your way will keep it stronger without cutting! It works great with that added strength
5:08 where you show how to tie the line is super helpful thank you
Thanks for watching.
Good system, I do mine a little different. Cut the twine with one of those mini torch lighters. It'll stop the fraying on the ends. Peace and grace.
I use nylon cord now. Lasts forever. Thanks for watching.
Good job Keith!
Love the Trellis the only thing i will change is use tomato clips, thanks good vid, just subbed
I know about the clips but chose to do the winding instead. Thanks for watching.
Do you just ask at the hardware store for bent wire? Or dose it have a name, how long of a length do you need for that hook? Sorry to ask these questions (my husband passed, so don't know about these things), I have to do these things myself now.
Thank you for sharing.
I used some wire I had laying around. You can also put screws into the side of the wooden bed and tie the cord onto them. Copy this link and go to about 3:40 into the video: th-cam.com/video/7mcCyJthb9k/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching.
@@keithwilkes7629 Thank you so much that is a great idea with the screws into the wood.
I found a 4-pack of nice steel S hooks (about 6 inches long) at dollar tree in their tiny garden section. They're perfect for hanging up my hummingbird feeders and heavy plants. Just FYI.
Great 👍 idea 💡 👏.
Thank You! Did you have to brave up the trellis as the plants got longer and heavier?
Did nothing but cut the tops of the tomatoes off once they were a few inches above the crossbar. Thanks for watching.
Would it be ok to let the top bar be one solid 10 ft. piece (instead of cutting it in half), and then just sliding the PVC T post to the middle for the support? I am planning on keeping everything else the same
That would be right. My cross pieces had already been cut. You'll want that middle support. Also, use nylon instead of twine. It'll last longer. Thanks for watching.
I can tell by the beautiful trees you have there you're in the north but I'm in the Southwest my problem is my plants will grow probably 10 or 12 ft long by the time the first Frost comes in October what do I do with the excess 6 or so feet after the plant reaches the top of the trellis thanks ahead for responding
A longer growing season. What a problem to have. Maybe make the trellis taller (8' ?) and use a step stool. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
Some people have two rows of these trellises next to each other, then they use tomato hooks. When the tomatoes get to the top of the trellis, unwind some of the string on the tomato hook and move it over about 1 foot in a clockwise direction (you'll have to move all the other plants also to make room). You can also prune all the leaves below the last fruiting set. Then, towards the end of the growing season, you have a bunch of tomato plants leaning clockwise diagonally around your trellises.
Loved this. Thanks much for sharing.
Well done! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful yard you have there. I was wondering how you would address all the extra growth from indeterminates but you answered that quite well. Which state are you growing in . . . Michigan? Have you ever tried the plastic clips on your string to support your plants?
I'm worried the twine would be too abrasive and would scratch my plants as the slide up it when growing or when brushing against it when windy. This I fear would cause wounds/damage from the scratches. This in turn would make it more susceptible to diseases and pests. Cotton string would be softer but fear it'd become mildewy/moldy from retaining water and be too heavy from the water weight. What would be the safest string/twine/tape, etc. to use then? Help!
Didn't have a problem with damage from the twine or cord. The twine only lasted 1 season though. The cord holds up much better. I've gone 3 years so far with cord. Thanks for watching.
Very cool and easy! Thanks
Thanks for watching.
Wow great job looks beautiful 👍
Is there an advantage to using 1/2” conduit over 1/2 “pvc pipe?
The conduit is sturdier and looks nicer. Thanks for watching.
Hi, Keith, great video. I followed your idea and already bought all the material. Just before building the trellis, I came across some warning that concrete rebar can contain small amount of lead or other heavy metal, which is not great for veggie garden. Do you have any comments on this?
I'm considering avoiding the rebar, and just hammering the 1/2" electric conduit into soil, say 1-2 ft deep, and secure it at the ground level (strap it to garden bed frame). Would that work? As I understood, these conduits are galvanized steel, so won't rust in soil, and perhaps an alternative to rebar.
Many thanks.
Haven't heard that about rebar. I'm not concerned. As for attaching the posts to the bed, that would work. Just make sure they are tight enough that the posts don't slide down into the ground from the weight of the plants. Thanks for watching.
Great video! I know the t is made of pvc, but what are those vertical and horizontal support bars made of?
1/2" Electrical Conduit. Thanks for watching.
Great video, thank you. May I ask, how do you support the tomato branches that "branch out, not up"? Especially when weighted down with tomatoes? Thank you again.
Those branches are "suckers" and are pruned off. Here's the video link:
th-cam.com/video/GRJNeAWszbA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video. How did you get the 1/2 inch hole to the wooden piece you drilled for rebar and then conduit sitting on top of the wooden piece?
I used a 1/2" bit. Find them at your local hardware store. Someone there can help you. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
Thank you!
Great trellis. The only thing I would do is to build it taller :D
Taller would be fine in a warmer climate with a longer growing season. For me, anything above the cross piece won't ripen in time. Thanks for watching.
I would secure the bottom of the nylon line to the wood. Those stakes will probably pull out.
I have attached the lines to nails in the past. The wires work fine. They need to be a good 12" long though. Thanks for watching.
Excellent! Plus save me money instaed of stakes. Question: Do the stakes ever pull out with a windstorm? Thank you young man! ...Snowed this morning ..Augh
Wind is never an issue. The rebar is 2' long and I push them 1' in. Young man? I'm 62. Thanks for watching.
What are the metal bars? They're like thin scaffolding but I've never seen ones like that. Where do you get them, how do I search for them?
They are 1/2" electrical conduit pipe. You can find them at any hardware store. Thanks for watching.
@@keithwilkes7629 Much appreciated
What is the name of the knot?
Two half hitches. Learned it in Boy Scouts. Thanks for watching.
Volume is too low at my highest setting..
This is great. Do you get any intruders..deer,rabbit,or hobos? I’m thinking of constructing elevated planter boxes.
Squirrels & rabbits but they don't care for tomatoes. No hobos where I live. Thanks for watching.
Funny, I watched a video yesterday that looked like the exact same method. His happened to be before yours. Hmmm.
There must be something to that method then. Send me the link if you want and thanks for watching.
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Here is a TH-cam for tying up tomatoes - takes a little practice, but after you master it - it's easy to use. I've used it for years - th-cam.com/video/MxOX_5nWTfo/w-d-xo.html - I use nylon string and tomato clips. It's easy to lower the plants. I save the string every year.
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I like the setup but the only thing you should improve on is not sounding like you are struggling to dig your own grave. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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No such thing as a 5 minute job…
For real. I can put this rack and the lines up in 5 minutes. I keep the wood supports on over the winter and re-use the lines. They just slip on and stake down. Thanks for watching.
Has to be the worst trellis on youtube
Really?
72,000 views, 1,600 likes, no thumbs down, and then there's you.
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