Wondering what your thoughts are for cages/support for ~165 pepper plants. Last year I did bamboo stakes because it was super cheap and I still have all the stakes from last year. However, I still did lose quite a few plants due to high winds (60mph+ multiple times). Tomato cages even at $3-4 each is $450+. I've seen some people use rolls of chicken wire and cut it into section and roll it around the plant. Anyone here do that, or have a better solution?
by Federal_Oil7518
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I use a kitchen skewer, stick it in the ground and use copper wire like this to tie to the skewer:
[https://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-25-ft-35-lb-18-Gauge-Copper-Hobby-Wire-50161/100152481](https://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-25-ft-35-lb-18-Gauge-Copper-Hobby-Wire-50161/100152481)
Once they get taller, string.
I used the plastic coated steel stakes last year and had no issues, much stronger than bamboo. I bought 50 packs off amazon for $50 CAD. Bought 2 more packs after the first 50 worked well so I have 150 ready for this years crop.
65 pc bamboo stakes on Amazon for 34.99 right now. 4ft tall
Pretend they’re tomatoes and do the Florida weave. That’s what I do with 40 pepper plants.
I can’t offer any help with your question but I just wanted to say – awesome job with those peppers! Everything looks great. Good luck!
Why do you need so many?
Get some bamboo steaks and some velcro ties, work like a charm and pretty cheap
I cut the limbs off my Christmas tree last year to use as plant stakes this year.
I had a few rolls of wire fencing and cut it and rolled around my tomatoes and peppers. The sharp ends that stick out from being cut I roll to make a tie point for hemp rope for more bracing where it needs. One drawback is you have to cut out squares if you need to reach in on the area that is not open.
This is impressive..where did you start them all and what soil you use and what all have you done to this point?
Holy crap, those are some beautiful pepper seedlings
Those peppers look beautiful. Like others, I use the Florida weave.
I would just buy a bundle of 500 3/4″ 4′ or 5′ bamboo stakes from AM Leonard, I don’t know of anything better. Good place to get 40lbs of slow release fertilizer at the same time if you need.
I use the bundles of decking stakes sold at Lowes. They have a point already cut on the bottom, and you need to hammer them into the ground, before you plant the pepper into the ground. Those stakes are much more stronger and supportive then bamboo.
160 or so peppers. Do you need cages or stakes.. Personally I’d just do stakes and add more throughout the season if needed .
Florida weave it
Use bamboo stakes.
No advice just want to say that’s really well done, they look amazing
Beautiful!
If they are remaining close to each other you could use stakes and weave twine, kind of Florida weave-esque
Grocery outlet has had sales on tomato cages, otherwise those things are getting pricey
Bamboo stakes and garden tape
What zone is this?
Orient your garden based on wind patterns. You’d be surprised once you start keeping track, a medium sized plot is going to have 90% of the wind coming in the same pattern. Unless you live on very specific terrain like near the coast or are doing major work nearby (removing trees, building structures, etc)
So basically line up your rows so that one sacrificial plant gets the brunt of the wind but protects the others behind it. This and bamboo stakes should be all that’s necessary.
Most fabric stores have poly mesh. You can easily make an enclosure with bamboo, sticks, etc. for those babies. If you search butterfly enclosure or tree limb sock, you should see the ease in self-creating. You can also plan a place to affix a care sheet for special varieties or to start varigations.
Bout to say, string….
Metti 4 pali ai 4 angoli delle piante poi fai passare il filo di ferro sopra le piante e fissi così le piante ai paletti di bambù, ciao.