In today’s Q&A, I answer these questions about our conduit/remesh trellises:
– Will remesh trellises scorch plants?
– Will rust from remesh harm plants or the soil?
– What does it cost to build a conduit/remesh trellis?
– How long will remesh last?
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Links to materials:
1) 1/2″ EMT Conduit: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Allied-Tube-Conduit-1-2-in-EMT-Conduit-101543/100400405
2) 1/2″ Conduit Pull Elbow: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-2-in-Rigid-Conduit-Pull-Elbow-94105/100147764
3) Concrete Remesh: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Nucoar-42-in-x-84-in-Remesh-Sheet-361682/202090219
4) Rebar: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weyerhaeuser-1-2-in-x-10-ft-Rebar-05366/202094293
5) Zip Ties: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-8-in-Double-Locking-Black-UV-Resistant-Cable-Ties-75lb-Tensile-Strength-100-Pack-295813/202520065
Sources: http://www.highmowingseeds.com/blog/the-worlds-best-tomato-trellis/
http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/garden/when-sheet-metal-meets-soil
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/effect-excess-iron-plants-48927.html
http://www.soils.wisc.edu/extension/pubs/A3554.pdf
OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc.
are used.
2 Min Tip: EZ DIY Trellis to Grow Tomatoes, Watermelon, Squash & Pumpkins Vertically : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPLtYpWkg8
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