tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post3064214291496098915..comments2023-08-08T07:47:27.134-05:00Comments on Gardening with a Not-So-Angry Redhead: The ULTIMATE Tomato Hoop House Trellis of Death and DismembermentNotSoAngryRedHeadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-8236716732937656592012-04-13T13:21:46.086-05:002012-04-13T13:21:46.086-05:00I don't think evening watering will be an issu...I don't think evening watering will be an issue so long as the plants have good air circulation. If you're worried, you could be careful about watering only the soil and not the vines?NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-68165703296092010962012-04-13T10:34:30.919-05:002012-04-13T10:34:30.919-05:00I've never been a very successful tomato growe...I've never been a very successful tomato grower. I bought 7 tomato plants this year and I want to do everything right. It's easier for me to water in the evening but I hear that it will attract disease and bugs. I am trying to switch to morning but it's a struggle. I'm determined to get this right!Vitamin G: Your Recommended Dose of Garden Shenaniganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141282880657481942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-77255561075522032642012-04-13T09:31:06.111-05:002012-04-13T09:31:06.111-05:00I really want to grow cucumbers, but tomatoes took...I really want to grow cucumbers, but tomatoes took priority in this household because of how many we eat and our limitations on space right now.<br /><br />I don't really have a preference to be honest - I water once or twice a week (after the first two weeks of planting), and on that kind of watering schedule, I don't think morning or evening watering matters so much. I probably have NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-6396725347179917142012-04-13T09:24:52.191-05:002012-04-13T09:24:52.191-05:00Aw, thanks! I actually looked around a little bit...Aw, thanks! I actually looked around a little bit at various tomato trellis ideas, and I came across lots with strings. <a href="http://www.mastergardeners.org/picks/tomato_staking.html" rel="nofollow">This</a> is a REALLY awesome resource for selecting a trellis system that's right for you!NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-45858926158511165072012-04-12T20:10:44.359-05:002012-04-12T20:10:44.359-05:00That is one swell looking trellis. I am going to p...That is one swell looking trellis. I am going to plant Space Saver Cucumbers this year because I never have a good trellis for them to climb. I'm sure I will still need a tomato cage for them. Speaking of which, what is your opinion on watering tomatoes - morning or evening?Robertahttp://www.mulish.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-85637344469065144192012-04-12T19:51:46.221-05:002012-04-12T19:51:46.221-05:00You always have the neatest more interesting posts...You always have the neatest more interesting posts! This is a serious tomato trellis! Looks great!!! I have my 4 plants in a stock tank and the guy that waters for us rigged it up with all these strings etc... I just let him go for it- hahaha looks great though. Not quite what you have done.... hahahha Can't wait to see updated photos of everything!!!khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-17144576529978627202012-04-12T09:44:43.528-05:002012-04-12T09:44:43.528-05:00Ha! I was worried about that too, but there's...Ha! I was worried about that too, but there's a 3-4" cuff for connecting the pipes that's built into the pipe. And we took the glue cure time VERY seriously. It still might break, but I suspect, as you noted as well, that the wire fence will help maintain the shape and discourage breakage.<br /><br />Hope your peas survived!!!NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-49867325856560540852012-04-12T09:42:03.620-05:002012-04-12T09:42:03.620-05:00We selected the 3/4" because it seemed the mo...We selected the 3/4" because it seemed the most bendy while still being sturdy. I believe the inspiration for this one was based on an all metal design if it helps - rebar and hogwire. I'm sure there are loads of ways to do this!NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-16498577735657506512012-04-12T09:39:06.280-05:002012-04-12T09:39:06.280-05:00Thank you! I will have to be sure to brag, er, sh...Thank you! I will have to be sure to brag, er, share what grows! This year, it's only hybrid tomatoes, but maybe next year I will diversify.NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-14485239920850949542012-04-12T09:37:06.017-05:002012-04-12T09:37:06.017-05:00Me too! I hope the tomatoes hang down inside the ...Me too! I hope the tomatoes hang down inside the hoop house so I can just reach up and pick. That would be so exciting!!!NotSoAngryRedHeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848154656500575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-75933942133720851792012-04-11T20:23:14.752-05:002012-04-11T20:23:14.752-05:00Impressive trellis! I would have thought the pvc p...Impressive trellis! I would have thought the pvc pipes would break at the joints, you proved me wrong. The 2 x 4 welded wire also should reduce the strain on those pipes. Found our peas are blooming today. Frost is expected tonight.Randy Emmitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292186655869617897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-51171270196101537612012-04-11T20:14:37.169-05:002012-04-11T20:14:37.169-05:00Wow that is really a big trellis. So the PVC pipes...Wow that is really a big trellis. So the PVC pipes are easy to bend like that, in a loop? It is also my problem in the farm, however it is not easy in our place to have those materials. But that is certainly beautiful. And your title is certainly very catchy, i had morbid thoughts before reading the body!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-90270852472229966112012-04-11T20:11:52.827-05:002012-04-11T20:11:52.827-05:00This is fantastic!!! Can't wait to see everyth...This is fantastic!!! Can't wait to see everything you grow in there...especially all the viney stuff!!!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070454815246698804.post-24856608027237100762012-04-11T20:01:03.022-05:002012-04-11T20:01:03.022-05:00Wow!! can't wait to see it when it's cover...Wow!! can't wait to see it when it's covered with 'maters!!webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.com