Trellising and Pruning Cucumbers

How do you utilize the vertical space in your garden?

Whether you’re on a farm, in a community garden or in your own backyard, trellising your cucumbers (not to mention other crops) can save on space, increase your harvest, and keep your plants healthy.

Worried about the cost of materials?

The following video covers the materials Youth Farm Director, Shane O’Leary, prefers for trellising his cucumbers. But a trellis can be built with any variety of household materials. Chicken wire, cattle fencing, string, bamboo…all great options to give your plants the support they need to thrive!

VIDEO: Farmer Shane discusses:

• Benefits of trellising cucumbers

• Pruning for maximum fruit production

• The (few) materials you’ll need to transform your cucumber-growing world!

More on trellising…

THIS POST delves into the details of different trellising methods. Cucumbers, tomatoes, flowers, and beyond. Trellising is a great way to make the most of your garden space!

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