Comments on: Super Simple Squash Trellis

By: Lara Alexander

Lara Alexander — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:17:12 +0000

what a great idea. I just got my squash in the ground. I get them started in bottles so that they can get going a little early. I just posted pictures on my blog
http://www.food-soil-thread.com/2010/04/zucchini-in-bottle.html
.-= Lara Alexander´s last blog ..Seattle Restaurant Week, Meal #1 =-.

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:53:19 +0000

That is such a great idea. I’m growing Trombra D’Albenga (I think it’s the same thing?) for the first time this year. I thought that it was a courgette type plant, with one trailing, climbing stem. Now that I’ve seen your pics, I’m thinking that they’re going to need something a little bit more sturdy than a couple of horizontal wires… :s

By: Willi

Willi — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:59:08 +0000

Wren–Please do let me know how it goes! I’m growing several vertical squash this year, but I’m nervous because two of them really look like they have a bush habit. Guess we’ll see what happens!

Sheila–If you have vines in your rockery, I think this will work great!

Dee and GardenMentor–I’d love to see a photo of both of your fences!

Katrina–If you have a south or west facing balcony (or if your landlord will let you up on the roof), you could grow these on a trellis! We used to garden on our roof when we lived in apartment. It’s not ideal, especially when it comes to watering, but it’s fun!

Amy–I haven’t done a bean trellis that would work in a p-patch! When we had our p-patch we built teepees out of bamboo. You could also build a trellis like the one Dee describes. It would take up less space and create a border between your garden spot and your neighbors’.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:48:51 +0000

Forgive me the sophmoric question – but have you written about a simple trellis for beens in a peapatch scenario? Thanks!

By: gardenmentor

gardenmentor — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:27:09 +0000

What a cool simple way to give the squash a lift on their way down. Beautiful.

Our “growing fence” is working pretty well so far with bird house gourds and butternut squash traveling up the fence intermingled with snow peas, sweet peas and runner beans. It’s an experiment in my garden of experimentation, so keep for fingers crossed it works out for us!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:49:55 +0000

This makes me wish that I didn’t live on a the second floor of an apartment. I have no room to do something like this, and I desperately want to. I guess I’ll just have to envy yours for now.

By: Dee/reddirtramblings

Dee/reddirtramblings — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:51 +0000

I think I’ll try ‘Trombetta’ next year. I love their simple idea. Anytime we can do something vertically, it is a good way to utilize unused space. We made a fence out of rebar and leftover field fencing. First, I grew peas on it. Now, we have cukes scrambling up the sides.

I wish I had a hillside where I could cascade veggies. Thanks.~~Dee

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:14:57 +0000

What a great idea!! I’ve been looking for an idea like this. I can’t wait to try this with my squash!

By: Mammaw

Mammaw — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:19:03 +0000

What a fantastic idea! Our in-town garden is raised beds enclosed by our 6′ cedar fence. In our limited space we have a greenhouse, loads of veggies, fruit trees and amazing berry bushes. My spectacular hubby and I will definitely give this a try. Jeanette and Howard, thanks for sharing your idea with darling Willi, so she can share with all of her friends!!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:25:46 +0000

How great! I’ve been wondering what to do about the vines that are heading over the rockery. Thanks so much for the pictures and a really simple idea.