Good evening gramps. I was thinking about how to support plants outdoor. I thought of your monster plants and was wondering what you did for supporting the plants. Just lay nets on them as they grow? Thanks in advance.
2 Likes
I have the nets zip tied to the tops of T Posts and drop them down as needed . Easy to adjust and spread branches to let the sun in . The first layer is to keep animals out I hope .
3 Likes
Intersting. And the netting is enough support for the plants?
1 Like
Outdoor is one word - but it doesnt matter that is a fucking tree!
1 Like
Yes super strong and you can use hemp twine from the net down to any branch that needs extra help . Last week I tripped and broke a large branch I pulled it back against the main stalk with twine now healing and looking good .
6 Likes
Awesome. Ill have to take that technique into consideration. I was going to make a circle around the plants with 4 inch wire fence but this idea sounds more manageable
4 Likes
Nice cool morning with a good breeze I watered heavy on the big bags . I like the way this Romulan has taken off fat and round one month since planted .
31 Likes
We always used post’s that are taller then the plants then tied cola after cola up to the post then somebody thought of the brilliant idea of basically wrapping the plant with a spool of fishing line. It works great plus it’s fast and easy
5 Likes
Nice plants gramps. Look like some of mine. When does your harvest tie usually happen
5 Likes
Does the line cut into the flesh of the plant?
2 Likes
October is normal .
4 Likes
You can wrap your plant with ag netting fast and you can still reach in . If I need additional support I use hemp twine easy on plants just tie up into to nets super strong .
8 Likes
No it doesn’t it works great or like gramps said hemp twine would work too. Sisle twine or whatever you got
3 Likes
31 Likes
5 Likes
What is the white stuff on the soil?
2 Likes
diatomaceous earth for help with insects .
5 Likes
Nice. What are some insects you see often?
2 Likes
I’m in a oak - pine - fir - woodland and brush so anything that fly’s or crawls lol .
5 Likes
I love DE!!! Best deterrent (and cure) for invasive and destructive pests!!!
6 Likes