Kurt,

Wht you wrote is so interesting but I don't understand 1/2 of it.

First, what is concrete reinforcement material? Do mean ready mix
concrete or tht wire mesh they use?

What does stake the cages mean?

What is rebar?

Vertical Reinforcment skewers; I assume are stakes and you use two
per plant?

What is schedule 40?

What ere the indeterminates?

You say you cage peppers and cukes, and I can see why, but I guess you
make them lower than whatever you made for the tomatoes. Is that
correct? I just can't envision what you made. I'm new to this and
don't understand all the terminology.

Are your cages enclosed at the top and if not, how do you keep the
birds out?



On Sat, 25 Jun 2005 13:17:42 GMT, "kurtk" wrote:


"John Savage" wrote in message
news:050625000104917.25Jun05$rookswood@suburbian. com...
The Cook writes:
I use old stockings. I managed to get a bag full last year for about
$1.00. We use 5' cages but some branches manage to escape and if you

I made ties by cutting up the plastic carry-bags that every shop gives
you. Slice a plastic bag into 1"-wide strips to make a lot of soft ties.
Try stretching one of the strips to see how strong they can be. The bags
aren't biodegradable so the strips last a season in the sun.
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

I have built cages withc concrete reinforcement material. Cages are about
24" x 5' tall. Stake the cages with with rebar and tie wraps. Periodically
put vertical reinforcement skewers as they grew taller. Probably twice per
plant... Built a structure out of schedule 40 and covered with netting and
tie wraps..

The result is healthy plants to 10' for the indeterminates, No birds to peck
and ruin.. We are doing everything we can (freeze, can, dry and cook) to
keep up with them!!!

I also cage my peppers a nd cucumbers.

What a bumper crop.