I love the way you use that tube, I'm going to have to try that, think it's going to help big time (I work on an organic veggie farm, you can imagine how much of this trellis work we have on our hands!) And you're right. Make it TIGHT.
Alan - said you weren''t sure about knot strength. Tensile strength is the force required to break a filament. Filaments are much weaker when a knot is tied (due to deformation of the knuckle). So knot strength is the force required to break a filament that has a knot in it. (Spent a lot of years in a monofilament plant).
Nice! Just got back from tractor supply with my 20,000 feet of Polypropylene Baler Twine! ( I kid you not) It was the only size they sold and I was tired of looking for it. all in all not bad it only cost $29.00 and my Grandchildren will hopefully finish this box :) I will hopefully be starting my Florida Weave Tomorrow morning. Your video was Awesome! I feel like it should be a breeze.because of your video. Thank you so much, Oh almost forgot, I did get the bungie strap but it is not big enough for this roll, so I think I will make a much smaller roll tonight, I will however keep the PCV pipe for weaving in the mix. Thank you again for a great Video and your presentation was cracking me up.
TexasPrepper2 The twine worked great my tomato plants are standing beautifully, Thank you so much for your video. The twine is my new garden tool! No more jute for me, for now anyway I may feel differently when it is harvest and compost time, but I love this twine, and good for me because with this much of it I may have to start knitting lol just kidding. It is great for the grapevine also.
I have used that procedure before but now days I use cattle panels one on each side of plan one foot apart. Then all I have to do is walk by an just push the plant inside. Use metal post to hold the up. Initial investment was well worth how long they will last (a life time) Geat videos keep up the good work.
my family used to have a large produce business and that's how we tied up our tomatoes. works great, not to mention saves a lot of post driving, especially when your dealing with 2500 tomato plants. also used the same twine ran between post about every 4 inches for English peas. much cheaper and easier than using chicken wire.
Don't get me wrong, I like the jute for that very reason. When you go to pull plants out and compost, you don't have to worry about separating out all the twine. I would think that best with the tangled mess you'll have on these tomatoes when you do finally pull them out. Oh, I just rewatched the video and you specify it's poly right at the beginning. So much for listening!
The twine I used is poly. You're right, the description for the yellow twine doesn't say whether it's poly or not. I just included a link for some orange twine that IS poly. I have heard that the jute (natural biodegradable) does not hold up, like you said. That's why I recommend the poly. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
If you have watched my channel for any length of time, you know I LOVE cattle panels. I have thought about using them like that too, but for MY raised beds it might not work as well. My beds may be too wide for me to reach all the tomatoes... but I will look into it a little closer. thanks !
I just pulled out a bunch of old tomatoes. I didn't compost them. I just put the plants and the twine into a burn pile. Yes... if I had to separate all the plants from the twine to compost them... it would have been a pain. Not worth the trouble to me, right now. thanks for the comment
Is that twine the biodegradable stuff, or the poly twine? The description on the link doesn't specify. I tried using the non-poly type for some stuff but found that it came apart way too fast and wouldn't hold much weight. I used it to run a straight line for setting fence posts, about 80', and stretched it tight, 4' off the ground. Next day it had sagged to just off the ground in the middle, and when I pulled it tight again it broke! Just something to think about. Maybe I just got a bad batch.
Knot strength is the strength at the knot. A knot weakens a line. In fishing, you will notice that line tends to break at the knots. Also, some knots are better than others, in that they retain a higher percentage of the original line strength. Keep up the good videos!
How small are the plants when you start trellising? I've got some leggy starts from a green house that are laying down - most about 18" - do you trellis stuff that small?
+Elizabeth Hamilton Start small! I work on an organic farm with tons of tomatoes, we always get behind on trellising, and the bigger they are the harder it is.
My mistake... I didn't realize which video this was. YES... these tubs have the bottoms cut out. I am using others for water reservoirs that are not cut out... that's what had me confused. Here's the ones I'm talking about: ua-cam.com/video/cLWZ5KO09A4/v-deo.html Watch at about 1:40
+Billy Gonzalez You would have to start when they are small... weave them multiple times as they grow... and have some really stout posts or stakes to hold them up. Even then, it would depend on the wind in your area. Cages work better on tall plants.
I have a single plants that's gone crazy = the branches are 5 feet long and when I stake them to a bamboo pole, it just slides down the pole. In other words, the "tie" will only work if it's so tight it won't slide down - but that's gotta be wrong.
+bammbamm12 These rebar stakes are not 'slick'... they have a lot of texture for the string to latch on to... they don't seem to slide much. Bamboo is pretty smooth.
TexasPrepper2 Man...I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I just started buying 6 pack after 6 pack..seed after seed...single transplants. My Queen claimed she was going to help....but you know how that goes. LOL She only comes out when it's time to harvest while I sweat in the 90-100 degree temps out here in Georgia. Here's my gardens complete plant list thus far: Okra, Golden Cayenne Pepper, Big Bertha, Bonnie Green Bell Pepper, Dragon Pepper, Jalapeño' Peppers, Sweet Banana Pepper, Purple Bell Pepper, Sante Fe Grande Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Beans, Peas, Cantaloupe, Straight Eight Cucumber, Lemon cucumber, Japanese Eggplant, Black Beauty Zucchini, Crookneck Squash,Watermelon, Strawberries, Japanese Cucumber, Boston Pickling Cucumber, Gypsy Pepper, Big Beef Tomatoes, Big Boy Tomatoes, Celebrity Tomatoes, Golden Jubilee Tomatoes, Grape Tami G Tomatoes, Husky Red Cherry Tomatoes, Marion Tomatoes, Rutgers Tomatoes, Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes, Super Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes, Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Shishito Pepper, and Lemon Boy Tomatoes. All is going well thus far.
Just wanted to say thank you for this tutorial. Did this to my tomatoes today.
Such a simple technique that is genius. Thanks for posting this. I will use this for my tomato plants.
Thank you for the very pleasantly explained presentation. I love seeing people who enjoy their work.
I love the way you use that tube, I'm going to have to try that, think it's going to help big time (I work on an organic veggie farm, you can imagine how much of this trellis work we have on our hands!) And you're right. Make it TIGHT.
You're very clever to use that PVC pipe! I can't wait to try that technique, too! Thanks!
Alan - said you weren''t sure about knot strength. Tensile strength is the force required to break a filament. Filaments are much weaker when a knot is tied (due to deformation of the knuckle). So knot strength is the force required to break a filament that has a knot in it.
(Spent a lot of years in a monofilament plant).
Sounds like you know what you're talking about ... thanx
Nice! Just got back from tractor supply with my 20,000 feet of Polypropylene Baler Twine! ( I kid you not) It was the only size they sold and I was tired of looking for it. all in all not bad it only cost $29.00 and my Grandchildren will hopefully finish this box :) I will hopefully be starting my Florida Weave Tomorrow morning. Your video was Awesome! I feel like it should be a breeze.because of your video. Thank you so much, Oh almost forgot, I did get the bungie strap but it is not big enough for this roll, so I think I will make a much smaller roll tonight, I will however keep the PCV pipe for weaving in the mix. Thank you again for a great Video and your presentation was cracking me up.
Maybe your GREAT Grandchildren... that's a LOT of twine... I LOVE it !:)
TexasPrepper2
The twine worked great my tomato plants are standing beautifully, Thank you so much for your video. The twine is my new garden tool! No more jute for me, for now anyway I may feel differently when it is harvest and compost time, but I love this twine, and good for me because with this much of it I may have to start knitting lol just kidding. It is great for the grapevine also.
Awesome job I was just told this method by a friend, I will definitely weave my tomotas plants this time.
Thanks for the video
Glad it was helpful!
@@BIGALTX do you think it is better to use bailing twine that will rot over time, I guess the older type bailing twine ??
Probably doesn't matter.
You're probably going to tear it all down at the end of the season when you clean up the tomato vines.
@@BIGALTX ok thanks for the advice
That's one handy setup. Very cool I'll have to give that a try.
I have used that procedure before but now days I use cattle panels one on each side of plan one foot apart. Then all I have to do is walk by an just push the plant inside. Use metal post to hold the up. Initial investment was well worth how long they will last (a life time) Geat videos keep up the good work.
my family used to have a large produce business and that's how we tied up our tomatoes. works great, not to mention saves a lot of post driving, especially when your dealing with 2500 tomato plants. also used the same twine ran between post about every 4 inches for English peas. much cheaper and easier than using chicken wire.
Don't get me wrong, I like the jute for that very reason. When you go to pull plants out and compost, you don't have to worry about separating out all the twine. I would think that best with the tangled mess you'll have on these tomatoes when you do finally pull them out. Oh, I just rewatched the video and you specify it's poly right at the beginning. So much for listening!
The twine I used is poly.
You're right, the description for the yellow twine doesn't say whether it's poly or not.
I just included a link for some orange twine that IS poly.
I have heard that the jute (natural biodegradable) does not hold up, like you said. That's why I recommend the poly.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Thanks Alan that was cool and fast.
Great video! Thanks! I was convinced you were Matthew McConaughey in your previous videos- First time I've seen you! Keep up the great videos! :)
Great idea and beautiful tomatoes
Great video. Thank you for sharing your know-how!
If you have watched my channel for any length of time, you know I LOVE cattle panels. I have thought about using them like that too, but for MY raised beds it might not work as well. My beds may be too wide for me to reach all the tomatoes... but I will look into it a little closer.
thanks !
I just pulled out a bunch of old tomatoes. I didn't compost them. I just put the plants and the twine into a burn pile.
Yes... if I had to separate all the plants from the twine to compost them... it would have been a pain. Not worth the trouble to me, right now.
thanks for the comment
Is that twine the biodegradable stuff, or the poly twine? The description on the link doesn't specify. I tried using the non-poly type for some stuff but found that it came apart way too fast and wouldn't hold much weight. I used it to run a straight line for setting fence posts, about 80', and stretched it tight, 4' off the ground. Next day it had sagged to just off the ground in the middle, and when I pulled it tight again it broke! Just something to think about. Maybe I just got a bad batch.
Brilliant my friend.
Knot strength is the strength at the knot. A knot weakens a line. In fishing, you will notice that line tends to break at the knots. Also, some knots are better than others, in that they retain a higher percentage of the original line strength. Keep up the good videos!
platficker I've lost a lot of fish because I can't tie a decent knot... but I'm learning...
Well said...
The way my plants are (in containers and not spaced properly and if they get tall enough to bother) I believe this concept will be my "cage". Thanks
lol Oh, and within my budget; which is basically what I have handy at my overrun house.
Great video.
How small are the plants when you start trellising? I've got some leggy starts from a green house that are laying down - most about 18" - do you trellis stuff that small?
+Elizabeth Hamilton Start small! I work on an organic farm with tons of tomatoes, we always get behind on trellising, and the bigger they are the harder it is.
+Brandon McGinnity
Right... I wouldn't let them get too big before you start to tie them.
If they are 18", it's time to tie them.
I did it today! Looks great! Thanks for the information.
Thank you for sharing!
You trip me out. Funny guy. Any tell you that u sound like Matthew McConaughey?
Good info. Thanks
Freakin genius! Thanks so much.
That was awesome. I've done that my hand and it's a pain.
Hello, I noticed that you planted tomato plants close to corn. Can you tell me is there any particular reason that you did that? Thank you!
No reason... I just worked out that way in the raised beds
Lots of folks have told me that... but I'm a lot cuter !
:)
What are the tray type things your plants are sitting in? Are they bottomless?
No, they are large totes. They hold the water. Otherwise the grow bags would dry out in just a few hours (here in TX)
My mistake... I didn't realize which video this was.
YES... these tubs have the bottoms cut out.
I am using others for water reservoirs that are not cut out... that's what had me confused.
Here's the ones I'm talking about: ua-cam.com/video/cLWZ5KO09A4/v-deo.html
Watch at about 1:40
TexasPrepper2 oh, ha! I know I was confused thinking how in the world are those tomato roots being that shallow? And doing so well.?
Oh, I see now! Those are nice tubs! It’s always beneficial to try different things. I’m in Alabama and we have some humid blazing days too.
Thanks for this.
Nice! Thanks.
I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.
does this work when ur tomato plants are about 8 foot?
+Billy Gonzalez
You would have to start when they are small... weave them multiple times as they grow... and have some really stout posts or stakes to hold them up. Even then, it would depend on the wind in your area.
Cages work better on tall plants.
TexasPrepper2 well I'm from west Texas we get wind, I'm trying to do a cheaper method for about 30 tomato plants
I'm concerned for the safety of your cameraman, who was not standing back at least 30 feet! :P
I have a single plants that's gone crazy = the branches are 5 feet long and when I stake them to a bamboo pole, it just slides down the pole. In other words, the "tie" will only work if it's so tight it won't slide down - but that's gotta be wrong.
+bammbamm12
These rebar stakes are not 'slick'... they have a lot of texture for the string to latch on to... they don't seem to slide much.
Bamboo is pretty smooth.
+TexasPrepper2 - So I'll roll some electrical tape around the bamboo pole, which will make a "shelf" that the ties can rest on.
Can I use plastic wire
I would think so.
The baling string I use is a synthetic product.
TexasPrepper2
Thanks
Alan, where were you 25 years ago!? Oy!
I use this method in my garden(240 plants)....I don't grow as much as this guy does though. LOL
Too Crunk 240 plants is a LOT !
It's been years since I planted that many...
TexasPrepper2 Man...I didn't know what I was getting myself into. I just started buying 6 pack after 6 pack..seed after seed...single transplants. My Queen claimed she was going to help....but you know how that goes. LOL She only comes out when it's time to harvest while I sweat in the 90-100 degree temps out here in Georgia.
Here's my gardens complete plant list thus far: Okra, Golden Cayenne Pepper, Big Bertha, Bonnie Green Bell Pepper, Dragon Pepper, Jalapeño' Peppers, Sweet Banana Pepper, Purple Bell Pepper, Sante Fe Grande Pepper, Poblano Pepper, Beans, Peas, Cantaloupe, Straight Eight Cucumber, Lemon cucumber, Japanese Eggplant, Black Beauty Zucchini, Crookneck Squash,Watermelon, Strawberries, Japanese Cucumber, Boston Pickling Cucumber, Gypsy Pepper, Big Beef Tomatoes, Big Boy Tomatoes, Celebrity Tomatoes, Golden Jubilee Tomatoes, Grape Tami G Tomatoes, Husky Red Cherry Tomatoes, Marion Tomatoes, Rutgers Tomatoes, Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes, Super Sweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes, Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Shishito Pepper, and Lemon Boy Tomatoes. All is going well thus far.
Too Crunk Wow... you HAVE been busy!
That's a lot to take care of, but it'll be worth the effort...
TexasPrepper2 I know rite?...
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whoever recorded needed to get closer shot of what u r doing!
Priceless seeing you here!!
A new way to stake tomatoes and other plants! ua-cam.com/video/F8vm6qMCV9g/v-deo.html