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Originally Posted by AriesVal[_4_]
On Tue, 5 May 2009 22:16:09 +0100, Pete C wrote:
Set up traditional looking canes for runners at the weekend. Not happy with
my tying of the canes, so decided to get plastic thingys to make a wigwam. I
recall using disc shape tops years back, but B & Q didn't have them. They
sell a pack of curved bits which click together...ok, fair enough. Oh, what
a load of 'manure'! First, the parts required super human strength to clip
together. Then the holes for the canes were not flexible, so thicker canes
broke the plastic. Then, struggle to erect ten canes all wanting to go in
different directions. Gradually get them in some sort of circle, and start
to space properly....then......click, the plastic bits I struggled so hard
to put together pop apart!! They are now nearly 2 metres up in the air and
only touchable with finger tips. Take the whole lot down again, click back
together and re-erect. Repeat! Eventually got it up, but what a load of
c*rap they sold me. Back to canes and string next year.
I only ever use bamboo canes Pete, whether I'm building a wigwam or a double
row of supports for runner beans. Can't beat 'em as far as I'm concerned 
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Last year I grew my runners on a wigwam made of canes. Placed the canes in a circle or a square, lean them into the centre at the top and tied them together with a length of cord. Had a good crop and no problems. When I was feeding a family I grew them in two rows. A strong support at each end and a good bar across the top. I used lengths of sisal in stead of canes, and tied it to a bit of stick at the bottom just to keep the sisal in place. The beans were just as happy growing up that instead of canes and their own weight kept the sisal in place. You could of course use double the supports with the sisal dropping vertically. That works as well - probably a bit better as the sisal doesn't sag.
Bigal