Pete_99
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Re: Build an A-Frame Tomato Trellis
I built this trellis, roughly following your plan, and it's still early in the season so we'll have to see how it works out (been cool and rainy here -- not the best tomato weather). I did a few things differently, though -- first, I canted the ends in a bit, by making the top chord shorter than the bottom. This gave me better stability, I think, and less likelihood to sway to either end. Second, I put strips of lattice up across the end struts in order to use them as additional trellis space in my cramped community garden. I think this adds potential to your design in any situation. Finally, I used these strips to tie horizontal strings (woven on either side of the vertical strings) to add more plant support.
posted: 2:20 am on July 2ndI'll let you know how it works out. Thanks for the idea. Passersby sure seem to like it.
Pete
Boston, MA