5 best designs for peas supports: making trellises and props with your own hands
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The support for the peas is very important. Because growing peas without strengthening their stems can lead to lower yields. And it will make it difficult to care for the landings. We offer several available ways to build a support for peas with your own hands.
For what purpose is the pea support being built?
Support for peas in the open field: photo
Peas are lodging plants. And it is able to climb to a height of 2.5 m. In order to successfully grow and develop, even undersized varieties need a comfortable and reliable support. Having reached a height of 30 cm, the pea stalks begin to sink to the ground. From constant contact with the soil, the process of decay begins. And favorable conditions are created for the development of diseases. And also the appearance of snails.
The pods are shaded by foliage lying on the ground. Lack of light affects the flavor of the beans. Because due to uneven ripening, they do not have time to accumulate sugar. As well as useful trace elements.
Pods exposed to light ripen faster. And they take away the main food. And the rest of the plant begins to dry out. In addition, the care of lodged plants becomes more difficult. Because it is rather difficult to spray a tangled mass lying on the ground with special solutions.
Another plus of using vertical supports is space saving. Which is important for small areas. In addition, the supports also carry a decorative load. Namely: vertical gardening helps to hide boring building walls, pillars, old fences.
The method of attaching the stems to the trellis is extremely simple. A mustache is taken from a plant with a height of 10-15 cm and fixed on a support. As the stems grow, further consolidation is carried out.
DIY pea support
Support for peas in the open field: photo
Supports for peas are quite variable. Therefore, each gardener will find the most suitable variety for him, given the size of the site. As well as the location of the planting of peas and even aesthetic preferences.
If you decide to install a trellis, it is recommended to do so before planting. Otherwise, there is a risk of spoiling the plant's root system.
Pea support: stakes
Support for peas in the open field: photo
Stakes represent the most budgetary and simplest pea support. Stakes made of wood, bamboo will fit the role of a stand. As well as metal rods about 2 m long. The optimal distance between the stakes in the garden is 0.5 m.
Wigwam
Support for peas in the open field: photo
Another simple and space-saving option is the teepee support. For its construction, you will need 5-6 poles about 2 m long and a wire. Or a strong rope. First, you need to install one pole as a base. And then drive the rest around the circumference, tilting them at an angle of 60 degrees. And attach them to the top of the main pole with a wire.
The distance between the poles is about 0.5-0.7 m. The planting of peas can be placed both outside and inside the wigwam. Instead of poles, you can use metal rods, boards, long branches.
Mobile trellis
Support for peas in the open field: photo
The movable trellis is very handy as a support for the peas. Because it allows you to change its location in the garden, depending on the location of the beds. And also store folded.
This type of support is more difficult than the previous two. And it will require the use of not only scrap materials. Namely: 4 crossbeams from 1.5 to 2 m. They will be placed vertically.2 meter crossbars (for side mounts). 3 crossbars to match the length of the bed. As well as wire or twine and fasteners.
The base of the trellis is constructed from crossbars and side frames fastened with screws. Then, from the outside, vertical crossbars are screwed to them at an angle. And connect at the top. The third crossbar is secured from above. A string or rope is pulled between them.
Pea support: mesh
Support for peas in the open field: photo
To make a mesh-type support, you will need to purchase a mesh-netting in a specialized store. Its width should be from 1.5 to 2 m. Two pillars must be driven into the ground. A mesh is stretched between them. Peas can be planted on both sides of such a trellis. It can be tilted up to 60 degrees if necessary.
If you choose this type of support, take into account its location of relative buildings. As well as fences and the direction of the prevailing wind in this area. It is important that the shadows from the buildings are not obscured by the peas. And the wind pressed him to the net.
Trellis on an iron rim
Support for peas in the open field: photo
This unusual kind of pea support can be built using a metal rod just over 2 m long, 2 bicycle rims. As well as wire and twine.
Algorithm of actions:
- a bed is formed 20 cm wider than the diameter of the rim;
- a rod is fixed in the center of the bed;
- the rims, from which the spokes have previously been removed, are placed at the ends of the rod. Moreover, the upper rim is fastened with a wire threaded through the holes for the spokes;
- the twine is divided into segments twice as long as the rod;
- its ends are threaded into the holes for the spokes of the upper and lower rims and are fixed;
- in this way, about 30 holes in the rims are connected.
Each gardener can choose a support option for peas, planning planting on the eve of the season. In addition to the types of supports discussed in this article, natural vertical supports for peas are common, as a rule. Namely: strong stalks of corn or sunflower.
