Metal A-frame trellises are popular supports for vining cucumbers. Most are about four to five feet tall, which is ideal for cucumber plants and are very easy to set up. While the plants are small, you can plant a fast-growing crop like leaf lettuce or arugula in the space under the trellis.
What size trellis do you need for cucumbers?
Cucumber plants grow rapidly, so they’ll fill their space quickly. They also need enough room to spread out. Don’t cram the vines together. It’s recommended that your trellis is 5-6 feet tall.
How high can cucumbers climb?
Cucumbers can grow as high as 7 feet tall, or stay shorter than 1 foot, depending on the variety and whether they are climbing with a trellis or other support.
Can cucumbers climb lattice?
Cucumber lattice trellis – You will need to build a frame for the wooden lattice and the posts of the structure will need to be secured in the garden by buying the feet into the soil. Place the completed lattice trellis behind the cucumber plants and they will climb the lattice quickly.
Do cucumbers need netting?
Harvest your cucumbers – Pick cucumbers regularly to encourage more fruits to be produced. As plants grow, you may need to put netting on the ceiling of your greenhouse to give the plants maximum room to grow and produce fruit!
What is the best way to trellis cucumbers?
Where do you put a trellis for cucumbers?
How do I support my garden cucumbers?
Videos
Other Articles
How do I keep my garden tools from rusting?
What is the best tool for pulling weeds?
Can you edge with a Ryobi trimmer?
What is the best soil for organic gardening?
