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Cucumber trellis question

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Posted by Springy none (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 26, 14 at 14:01

Hello! First time gardener here. I planted 3 cucumber plants near a wall of a raised bed. I wanted to get them some climbing structure so they don't take over the whole bed. I got these today:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-46-in-Medium-Folding-Trellis-8621062/204744154#customer_reviews

I set it up vertically to the bed and at maybe a 30-40 deg angle. Is this correct? too sloped? and which way should the slope/vertical end be?

Also, is the trellis too low?

Thank you!!

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Can you post a picture? It's difficult to understand your verbal description.

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Here's a clickable link.

Here is a link that might be useful: foldable trellis

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I think the slope is probably okay, but I'm not sure the cucs' tendrils will hold on to wood slats. You might need to put some wire fencing or netting over the trellises. And you would want the openings to be at least big enough so your hand can fit through.

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