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Terry Coombs · 29-03-2018, 07:38 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible

On 3/29/2018 2:21 PM, wrote:
Terry Coombs wrote:

Â* I'll be planting some of the white greasy beans songbird sent me (as
well as a bush variety), and am wondering about trellis requirements . I
have a few feet of 6x6" welded concrete re-wire , will that work OK ? I
read that these can get over 7 feet tall , and that's why I ask . I've
been using tomato cages made from this stuff for a few years now , works
great for them . Field peas like it too , but tend to crowd out the
'maters . I guess I could cut the re-wire in 7 foot lengths and stand
them up on end ... one consideration is blocking sun from other stuff -
I haven't made any decisions yet for exact planting layout except
tomatoes , strawberries , and salad stuff .
I grow English peas and some field peas in raised beds on just such
"trellises" made from 6" reinforcing fabric. My preference, though, is
wire field fencing that's 3x6 mesh along its lower part and 6" square
mesh along the balance of its height. Mine are permanent appliances that
zig-zag across the beds in a "accordion" pattern. They're easily
handled by one person, peg in place easily (tent pegs), collapse pretty
well for storage, and support the wintertime covering's framework. The
challenge of course, is remembering to install the fence wire trellises
"upside-down" so as to be able to reach through for weeding and
cultivation;-)
In my garden today, I have some strawberries finishing up, English
peas just about done,edible turnips tops and roots, mustard greens going
to seed, spinach and carrots producing well, late mustard greens,
turnips, carrots and spinach, along with onions, late English peas (that
I hope can take the sun), and Provider bush snap beans growing. Soon to
be planting (not necessarily in order): More English peas, more bush
beans, field peas (crowder peas), okra, eggplant, peppers, and (maybe)
tomatoes. I'll be starting the last three in paper cups to make
transplants.

Â* Our usual last-frost date is April 15th - and I've planted on the
15th and gotten bit . I'm shooting for the 20th . Picked up some
watermelon , zuke , cuke , and yellow squash seedlings yesterday at the
co-op . Went for potting soil for my Mother's Day plant venture* and
they looked good so ...

Â* * I now have a total of 45 house plants growing with the intent to
sell at the Farmer's Market on the Friday/Saturday before MD . The co-op
is supplying hanging baskets for a good price , I might break even on
this !

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