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daddylonglegs
05-28-2010, 10:05 AM
I planted several rows of string beans and sugar snap peas. They are growing like wildfire and will need support very soon. How do I do this? Does each row need its own support? Any thoughts or photos would be appreciated.

Thanks
DLL

MoniDew
05-28-2010, 03:48 PM
I tend to plant viners/climbers up against lattice, then weave them through as they continue to grow.

alternately, you could try tomato cages for your peas. they are about the proper height.

gardengirl72
05-29-2010, 04:30 PM
Are your beans pole beans or bush. You can make your own bean pole with 4 stakes and tying them together with jute at the top and fanning out the bottom and staking it over the bean in the ground like a teepee. next year plant corn with the beans and they will use the corn stalks as support.

daddylonglegs
06-02-2010, 04:20 PM
Thank you.
Having them grow up the corn is such a good idea. I have sugar snap peas and kentucky beans. Neither are bush I'm sure. Hmmm, I think I'll try the lattice...I have so many plants, I'd need a hundred tee pees.
DLL

wildcat
06-03-2010, 01:55 AM
This is what I have done, The poles are cheap $1 each and $5 for the twine

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4665092459_06d3bb458f.jpg