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February 16, 2016 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: North Carolina
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Stake a Cage for tomatoes and peppers
I made tomato cages last year with CRW and I love them. I needed a few more and I do not think I am up to date on my tetanus shot I had a roll of 2 x 4 in. unrusted fencing already as well as 6 ft. stakes so I made some of these today. I love a project that does not require any man tools. Instead of the called for 18 in. panel for tomatoes I cut mine 32 in. 18 in. just isn't wide enough for tomatoes IMO. I do not grow any monster varieties so I think the 32 width will be fine. I also cut some 16 in. widths for peppers. The roll I used is 36 in length. Very simple and easy, that is how I roll. Now I just cannot wait to use them!
Also these will stack very neatly and take up very little space when it is time to store them for winter. I am running out of room! The CRW cages take up lots of space. Last edited by jillian; February 16, 2016 at 07:19 PM. Reason: to add |
April 5, 2016 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 421
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I have been using these for a couple of years, I have started zip tying the stakes to the wire fencing to make it easier for me.
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April 5, 2016 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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April 5, 2016 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
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Its actually the back yard, I am on a corner. But you know I have a few in the front too, there is a bit more sun there.
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April 5, 2016 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 880
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Yes that is it, and I used heavy duty zip ties as well!
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April 5, 2016 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 339
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April 5, 2016 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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Reminds me of the HOA meeting I went to when I had property in one.
The laws stated no sheds or gardens in front of the house. So I asked what about beside the house. The Hitler woman said well not that either what we mean is visible. So I said so you mean to tell me I have 12 acres of land and everything has to be behind the house. Yes she said. That is when the whole group of people erupted and turned on her. I didn't go the next year but I heard there was a knock down drag out fight at the annual meeting. Worth |
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Tomatovillian™
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Location: Long Island, NY
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March 31, 2017 | #10 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Zone 6
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For those of you using this style, what width of fencing is adequate? So far I've seen 18", 32" - anybody else care to opine?
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