Make Trellises for Beans

For easier bean gathering, use these easy to make trellises rather than poles.

Steps

 * 1) Set 8 foot posts 15 to 18 inches in the ground approximately 20 feet apart.
 * 2) Stretch a no. 10 wire between the posts and staple securely.
 * 3) Set light poles, such as bamboo rods, in the ground so as to cross one another near the ground and at the wire. The rods should be at least 8 feet long to reach the wire.
 * 4) Lash the rods to the top wire with short lengths of small gauge flexible wire.
 * 5) Sow the seeds near the bottoms of the poles so they can be easily cultivated. Plants should be 12 to 15 inches apart to promote better yield.

Tips

 * Pre-cut pieces of wire for faster assembly.

Things You Need

 * 8 foot long posts (4" x 4")
 * #10 wire
 * Several lightweight poles such as bamboo rods, 8' or longer.
 * Lightweight wire or twine for fastening poles to wire

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Germinate Ensete Ventricosum from Seed
 * How to Grow Beans and Peas
 * How to Create a Peace Garden
 * How to Grow a Pumpkin

Sources and Citations

 * Kains, M.G. (1935). Gardening Short Cuts. New York and Cleveland: World Publishing Company - Book in public domain. Copyright not renewed.