Growing

Supporting structures in the vegetable garden

June 21, 2020 /

Many vegetable and fruit plants are climbers. Other can grow quickly and are quite large. If you are growing on an allotment plot the open land can leave your vegetable patch exposed. Plants do not like rocking in the wind! Here are a few pictures of how we support plants – some simple ideas!

Angled chicken wire frame for climbing squash underplanted with dwarf beans.
  • trellis
  • wigwam
  • single canes tied to frame
  • A frame with side bracing
  • Upright chicken wire frame
  • Staking around potatoes. String is tied around these to support the leaves
  • Dahlia supported with cast iron square frame
  • Sunflowers will be tied to these large stakes which are secured to the raised bed
  • individual cane stakes for brussels
  • Raspberry fame with wires to tie in plants