tomato/vine clips

[Gardeneer]

I am thinking about using double string per plant ; one twisting Clockwise and the other CCW.
I have plenty of real thick stuff bought at Dollar Tree. ( 60 ft/$ ?).
But then I am a novice at this.
I am experimenting just one row of 10 plants.
At 6 1/2ft height, what is the maximum that I will have to lower til the end of season ? Maybe 6 ft ?

[BigVanVader]

I get mine from Johnny's now. I used to buy them off Ebay. I like the tera-cotta colored ones the best, they are really strong.

[AKmark]

Originally Posted by Gardeneer

I am thinking about using double string per plant ; one twisting Clockwise and the other CCW.
I have plenty of real thick stuff bought at Dollar Tree. ( 60 ft/$ ?).
But then I am a novice at this.
I am experimenting just one row of 10 plants.
At 6 1/2ft height, what is the maximum that I will have to lower til the end of season ? Maybe 6 ft ?

Do not twist your string around the plants, I used to do it that way, it is a time killer if you lower and move your plants. I do not even like string wrapped on any part of the plant, if it stays for too long trapped moisture can be a spot for disease to take hold. I found that out too.

[kurt]

Top hanger line should be taught(vinyl coated galvanized wire)works for me,at times two.If you get complacent like I did one gave way and all came tumbling down.Work two independently fastened lines,no kinks at the thru bolt (s.s.eye bolt,)at the joining of the line and post/structure.@G,I live far enough away from the Atlantic but still suffer from salt intrusion,plus the s.steel will hold up.I had the enjoyment of watching the Americas Cup Race in San Diego one year.The Pacific is a lot more saltier there, than my side.With my sun at 10 b nothing holds up too long.Good Luck

[Gardeneer]

Originally Posted by kurt

Top hanger line should be taught(vinyl coated galvanized wire)works for me,at times two.If you get complacent like I did one gave way and all came tumbling down.Work two independently fastened lines,no kinks at the thru bolt (s.s.eye bolt,)at the joining of the line and post/structure.@G,I live far enough away from the Atlantic but still suffer from salt intrusion,plus the s.steel will hold up.I had the enjoyment of watching the Americas Cup Race in San Diego one year.The Pacific is a lot more saltier there, than my side.With my sun at 10 b nothing holds up too long.Good Luck

Thenks Mark. I have to get few clips , then. How many do I need for 10 plants ?

Kurt ,
I have buried strong oak , in concrete , 2 ft deep, at about 18ft span.
Then I ran galvanized electric fence wire, which is thick, and strong. I have also fitted a tensioner that I can put enough tension on it. I figure 10 plants are not going to make it sag. I could've run double wire but I didn't think it is needed.

UPDATE:
Took the plunge . just placed an order with Walmart online.
100 clips for $9.99 , free shipping., no tax
That is 10 cents per clip. Order to arrive Apri; 6.
Not too bad, I think. If I use 5 per plant that will be 50. And I will have an extra 50.

[AKmark]

Originally Posted by Gardeneer

Thenks Mark. I have to get few clips , then. How many do I need for 10 plants ?

Kurt ,
I have buried strong oak , in concrete , 2 ft deep, at about 18ft span.
Then I ran galvanized electric fence wire, which is thick, and strong. I have also fitted a tensioner that I can put enough tension on it. I figure 10 plants are not going to make it sag. I could've run double wire but I didn't think it is needed.

UPDATE:
Took the plunge . just placed an order with Walmart online.
100 clips for $9.99 , free shipping., no tax
That is 10 cents per clip. Order to arrive Apri; 6.
Not too bad, I think. If I use 5 per plant that will be 50. And I will have an extra 50.

Just buy a bag from Johnny of a hundred clips, many places have them, get 3/4 inch, use as many as you want, or as few as you can get away with. When I started using them I thought "what was I doing before." Much faster, even if you adjust clips rather than just adding another. If you keep them pruned, healthy, and lower them, I bet you can grow some vines in your area. Good luck this year.

[shatbox]

I'm a backyard grower but I just use little zip ties. strong and super cheap. Do the clips have any advantages?

[FarmerShawn]

Originally Posted by shatbox

I'm a backyard grower but I just use little zip ties. strong and super cheap. Do the clips have any advantages?

The advantage for clips is that they clamp onto the trellis string, preventing slippage under heavy tomato weight (with luck...).


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[Gardeneer]

Originally Posted by FarmerShawn

The advantage for clips is that they clamp onto the trellis string, preventing slippage under heavy tomato weight (with luck...).


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I think another advantage of clip is that the stem if free and not squeezed.It is also convenient to move or undo it.

[kurt]

At season end give them a light bath in your favorite desanitizer,or in a mesh bag in dishwasher.They do get funky,and just imagine that killer pathogen harboring,waiting,for next seasons fresh young plant food.