How to Build a Dragon Fruit Trellis With Pinwheel Base

[@ricobi2065]

Richard just wanted to mention that you need to lower the speed of your drill to a slow speed for screwing and high speeds for drilling. Also try construction screws it uses a different head instead of a Philips screw bit. The bit is included with the screws. It will make the construction easier to put together too.

[@FacelessBeatz]

I’ve used the hex self drilling screws- and boy do they make life easier!

[@wardenwar]

Also, sounds like his clutch is set too soft. The drill keeps slipping.

[@brettbaker6487]

I guess I’m not the only one that wanted to help with that information he is an amazing dragon fruit guru and I really appreciate what he’s doing

[@lourdesrenza3273]

Thanks for the advice,

[@johnraymond91]

Turn the clutch

[@georgelouie5330]

Built 2.trellis' today... I used cedar lumber bought from Lowes. Total Lumber used: 4 x 4 - 8 foot length, qty 1 2 x4 - 8 foot length, qty 3 Coated Deck Screws, 1 box, 75 count. Tools: 10" Compound Miter Saw 20V Impact Driver Speed Square & Tape Measure Came out great, took about 90 minutes to make both, including measuring & cutting all the lumber... Highly recommend using deck screws with a Torx (star drive) head, less slipping and stripping heads. Using an impact driver makes it a lot easier too.

[@kimly1546]

Thank you Richard for your details instructions, I'm ready to build 3 trellises using this version 2 since my HD in Louisiana does not sale the cinder block pier with zmax strap. I have shared your channel with my family & friends. You inspired us to grow our own dragon fruits. Thank you so very much!

[@tuantieu5762]

I need to know what kind of furtilize that all you have and also thank you for your so details instructions.

[@dieterschulz3419]

Awesome helper to Dad. Beautiful daughter helping your father.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you friend! :)

[@citizenx-cgn6929]

Pre-drilling the holes also prevents wood splitting...thumbs up! I also recommend using an Impact Driver with a brand new #2 bit on it to drive in the screws. Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi are a few brands, local home depot or lowes. I have 11 dragonfruit started from seed but I'm in Seattle area, the growth is slow and must bring them in for winter, don't know if I'll ever see fruit but I will need these trellises one day, these things are actually growing up here lol...

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hi CitizenXRP, thank you so much for your tool tips! I can grow dragon fruits really well. But when it comes to building things with tools I am so lost! I appreciate the recommendations and will be doing some upgrading on my part. Have you ever thought of trying to graft the seedlings to increase the speed of their growth? If you look through my channel my very first video is me demonstrating on how to do that. Your seeds would literally grow 100x faster and you’ll have fruits within 2 years! If you Graft them they can also start withstanding harsh weather conditions.

[@salvadorbenavidez7786]

Try using fish fertilizer or used ground coffee and grinded eggshell it speeds up the growing of plant and the production of fruit. another is NPK (Nitrogen Phosphorus and Potasse)

[@redelektra9668]

I love trellis. Your videos are very helpful. Would you please share and make a video for planting you dragon fruit into the pot with trellis and soil or the whole system of planting into the pot,trellis, soil, set up. Thank you for your knowledge in dragon fruit. Your plants look healthy. Please continue to make videos and Happy gardening.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hi Red Electra, thank you for your kindness and for watching my channel. I appreciate your support. I will most definitely make a video regarding the content you have requested. Thank you very much for the suggestion! More videos will continue to come. Have a wonderful day!

[@NhatTran]

Yeah, that’s I have been waiting for, only your channel instruct step-by-step, good job Richard. Thank you. You have a little helper today.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You're very welcome Nhat! Thanks for watching. :)

[@maily9956]

Hi Richard! I'm very interesting with your channel, I see you have the white plastic cover the pole 4×4 to prevent wet or damp from water, for dragon foot trills, they look very good to me. So where can I get them? Please tell me. Thanks.

[@jgoebel7202]

Great ideas and so many helpful tips. I built our stands out of redwood since we are in Hawaii (rain & termites) and used outdoor deck screws and wood glue to strengthen joints. Thinking our setup might be close to KZbin worthy! Cheers!!!

[@xaiuon]

Thank you so much..I so in need of a dragon trellis, I am following these instructions. Two thumbs up!!!!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful. 😁

[@garciaortiz1810]

@@GraftingDragonFruit very nice

[@utubebp1]

what size pilot holes drill bit do you use ? Thank you!

[@danielh9269]

Thanks for the instructional video. What type of soil and mixture should I use for the pot and can I get them from Home Depot?

[@taichi8389]

Awesome videos for both the version1 and this version2 for the how-to on building the Dragon Fruit Trellis. The measurements provided are extremely helpful so I can have the HD guys to pre-cut it.

[@brettbaker6487]

I really appreciate all of the Dragon fruit information you’re putting out I would like to share with you that your Phillips head screw bit is slipping and you would really like a star tip deck screw they are self cutting and they don’t slip thank you for everything you do

[@eatmorebacon5184]

Thanks for the video. But one thing of note. In your description, you indicated 4 pcs of a 2x4 that's 6-7 inches long for the base. However, in your video, the lengths you used for your base is longer than 7 inches. For those that may read this comment, make sure to measure the inside diameter of the pot you're going to use. The 7" suggested base lengths will easily fit into a pot with a 12" inside diameter. A smaller diameter pot will not fit with these dimensions. If you use a larger pot, you may also want to use longer bases, just to give it a little more stability.

[@joeschmoe5640]

Thank you young man. Your an awesome Human being for sharing your knowledge.

[@JMVideos7676]

I just started making this type of Dragon Fruit trellis. Thanks for all the information and building tips. I'm using a 4" X 4" redwood post and 2" X 2" redwood lumber that I had left over from another project.

[@ndhartz7541]

This video should be an example that you can grow dragon fruits even if you don't know how to use the drill correctly. :D

[@zackzimmer7167]

It was pretty cringe.

[@jheiny1231]

I was waiting for the drill bit to come down on that poor girls finger

[@rileylee9605]

And there are things the two of you can do that can be harshly criticized as well. Not very nice, sad that people like you do nothing but rag on people..

[@watosmate8935]

Torx🤌

[@cipherpharmd]

Very creative method of building a dragon fruit trellis. You make it looks so easy. I'm inspired to build it now. Thanks 👍

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you, Tyler N! It’s very simple to do once you have all the dimensions cut out. If you have someone to help hold the wood it will get done even quicker. Pre-drilling the holes did make it easier and faster to fasten the screws on.

[@julietchoo4384]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you, I followed your instructions on making a trellis and it worked really well.

[@maucho6533]

👍👍👍, thanks for sharing. I’m afraid after few years the post will break..!!! When I planted the dragon fruits (in the ground) I put the post directly on the ground, I tied the plants around the post... after few years, the plants (dragon fruits tree) grew bigger.. now the post broke, I can’t put the new post in the middle since the branches collapsed... would you please give me ideas how to build the new post that will help for this case,, Thanks

[@Cyncynd]

New to dragon fruit growing. Do I need to keep them in a pot or can I plant them in the ground with the Trellis and do I need to add the bottom parts of the 4x4 or just place the 4x4 in the ground? TIA

[@MsLindy57]

Thank you. I watched the video using the concrete block and hope to use that but if not, then I’ll try this.

[@chowfun5588]

My friend, I like the way you build the trellis and I am trying to build one too. But the only concern that I have is that will the wood rotten over time at the bottom if used regular wooden?

[@georgelouie5330]

This is my concern too. I am hoping Richard will post an update on how the buried portion of the trellis is holding up. The only way i can see to address it would be to use cedar, but its really expensive.

[@teresadavis2786]

I have learned much from these. Great job. I am concerned about plants being top heavy. Your pots are protected from wind. Mine will not be. I am in Florida and often have wind factors with summer daily storms. I think I will need to sink my pot into the ground about 6 inches to keep it more stable. I am then concerned about drainage if I do this. What are your thoughts ?

[@MooreVizions]

What are the pros and cons of growing DF directly into the soil then in a pot?

[@alankesselring2886]

good work Olivia !! this is gr8 practise for you

[@BensCanyonAT4]

TIP: if you use Torx head screws, they won't slip like Philips head screws will! Great video thanks for the info!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hi Benjamin, thanks for the tool tips! I can grow dragon fruits but my build skills needs work.

[@tamm3757]

Looks pretty easy to build...thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You're welcome!

[@mozee01]

Bro i built that one and looks great. Now I need the pot u have. Please tell me the size of that pot. What number or gallons and where did u buy it? ty

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

It’s a 25 gallon pot you can buy them at your local nursery or hydroponic stores.

[@feifei8528]

I like all of your videos regarding the dragon fruits. You made it very easy to understand. Thanks

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hi Fei-Fei Chiang, Thank you very much for watching my channel! I’m glad that it was helpful for you. You’re welcome!

[@gwapitongtindero168]

great installation of trellis because of this I like to this kind of trellis also

[@sherryhalkin7328]

Hi Richard. Thank you so much for the videos! Advice?..I have a small patio and hope to plant a DF tree in a BIG clay pot with a trellis that supports a "trunk" that is 6' from top of soil to top support. That way the "branches" are above my patio space like a shade tree of sorts. Do you forsee any problems using such a tall trellis? Thank you!

[@gripdept]

And great job on the video. It was a great help

[@tonydancz6789]

It’s all good but can you use pressure treated wood?

[@KyleySumrall]

Hello...i really admire your dragon fruit DIY tutorial...i kept watching your channel about dragon fruit...I have dragon fruit also and I am going to do the same thing when my husband made me a trellis.

[@joyfullife2905]

Thanks for sharing. It's very useful!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

You’re very welcome, Joyful Life!

[@sandiegotropicalgarden3531]

Nice Trellis👍thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you San Diego Tropical Garden? I never got your name by the way. What is it? I'm Richard as you already know.

[@gwrace]

Built six of these out of cedar. But for the bottom used these BuildTuff 4-in x 12-in x 12-in TuffBlock Polyolefin Plastic Deck Blocks. Fastened each to the bottom and sides of post using 2.5 inch wood screws. Seems very wind stable even outside the pot. About 8 dollars each at Lowes.

[@penelopetech]

How has that been handingly so far?

[@akagamishanks4750]

My dragonfruit trellis have termites on it what should i do ? Should i change the trellis ?will the termites eat my dragonfruit plant ?

[@hergreenthumb990]

Apply anti termites like furadan

[@akagamishanks4750]

@@hergreenthumb990 thanks, i'll change the soil and the trellis too just to make sure that there will be no more termites

[@hergreenthumb990]

😀 Alright

[@kayingyang6252]

What do you do during winter

[@thepotanist1879]

Use your impact drill (the other drill that came with the set) for screws. The drill you are using is more for drilling pilot holes, or using paddle bits, hole saws, etc. that's why you are having a hard time setting in your screws. BTW great videos! Learned so much from you, I hope to have some sick plants like yours one day!

[@rolls_8798]

he might not have gotten his drill in a set, if he didn't though, I think it would be a worthy investment. much less frustration, and when you're enjoying the little things you end up making a much better product

[@ricardochique696]

It would be a good idea to use large fender washers when you screw the base to container so it's more stable and durable...Rick

[@findthetruthdelion6630]

Because of your great idea of making a very unique trellis made me subscribed. This trellis is also good for other climbing vegetables. Good job!!!!

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you Lourdes De leon for subscribing to my channel. I appreciate all your kind words and happy that you liked this trellis design. Have a wonderful day and happy gardening to you!! :)

[@Cem_CK]

According to your experiences, what are the differences (advantages and disadvantages) between planting them into a pot (exactly the size as you are using, 20 gal.) and to the free land? Growth wise, number of the fruits wise, the health of the plant wise. And also would you recommend to use a taller post (for ex: 5ft. long) into a pot like yours 20 gal. or 4ft. should be the tallest we should use, what would be the differences between two? Your answers will be too much appreciated. Keep up the good work, thanks for all the info you are giving already.

[@anitinetiahio6780]

Q

[@salvadorbenavidez7786]

In my opinion a pot is good if you live in cold weather (plant whiter with cold and snow) so you can move it to garden house or garage to hibernate on cold season.

[@claudiafernandez6125]

Thanks for this demo, now i have to make my own trellis which i did not have yet for 3 years now. This one can help arrange my df plants and save space. How long will this trellis last? Do u think it will last for 3 years or more, then you'll have to rebuild a new one?

[@rtong12]

Thank you. Question: Why do most dragon fruit farmers set up their trellis above ground in a pot (vs. setting the trellis in the ground)?

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

This helps with feeding them easier and to also help with pest like gophers. They will destroy your roots so farmers use pots with mesh wired at the bottom to help prevent damage from gophers and other root eaters.

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Your neighbors pomegranate tree is hanging into your yard, on one of the videos I seen them, wow those trees are large. Thanks for your tips on taking care of the dragon fruit.

[@bobymarley1966]

Doesn't the part of the wooden pole in contact with the wet ground rot, causing the structure to fall?🤔🤔

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

If you use cedar wood which is naturally resistant to rot it will say you a very long time.

[@dipaksonawane57]

Hello bro, I am from india..your techniques are looks very simple & informative. I want to know can i go commercialy with this method?

[@rafaelelnar7427]

I learned a lot from your video on dragon fruits. Regarding the wood materials for the trellis, the cedar wood is very hard to find especially the 4x4s. So, does the redwood have the same rot resistance as cedar so we can substitute it for the post?

[@junetee52]

redwood is also rot resistant like cedar. i'm from the south and I use douglas fir, it's cheaper and also pretty resistant.

[@bonsukan]

Great tips Richard. Thank you. Looks like you’re in So Cal. Have you tried growing soursop yet?

[@mandylo9027]

How big is the black plastic pot? How many litres?

[@Jnswts21]

Where do you get the planters or plastic tubs to hold the dragon fruit?

[@pn3940]

How about having the top section diagonally to the post, so that the two sides are of the post are automatically in one side of the top?

[@cubanmama4564]

If you are located in OC, California, do you give tours of your dragon fruit garden? I would love to see what you are growing. I grow everything else but dragon fruit but giving it a try this year.

[@anniekwong2568]

Good video 👍 you are very creative. Thank you for sharing. Where did you buy your 20 gallons plant pot in southern calif? And also where i can buy the dragon fruit plant? I like the kind that white inside, Home Depot only carry the red one in my area?

[@paulabortolazzo513]

Thanks for the video, I would recommend safety goggles for your very young assistant being she is so close to the action.

[@orfeasang]

I was literally gonna look for such a video soon

[@doodahgurlie]

That's actually quite genius. I would have never thought of that. I'll have to go watch part 1 to see what it's all about. I think you could have made things a lot easier for yourself by 1) using another middle pole to prop the ends of the smaller base up so it's steady instead of having Olivia try to hold it over open air and 2) elevate yourself on your step when drilling to top on. I just learned how to use the drill last year and I might have forgotten, but I think you needed more torque or whatever because you might be stripping your screws. I actually got a drill and a drill driver (impact drill). The drill is great for making holes for the screws while the driver driver is great for screwing in the screws.

[@ChrisChinners]

any good links for large pots for dragonfruit trellis?

[@alanmurphy4931]

Very good design, quite simple to make, I think you need some better screw driver bits the way it was slipping probably not as tight as they could be, Thanks for the video

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thank you Alan Murphy, you are absolutely right. I didn’t realize how cheap my driver bit were until I started to make the video. I had to re-secure it better after the video was made. Lol, now I understand what cheap tools are. 😅 Do you have experience with driver bits? What are some better ones I can get? Thank you for your feedback!

[@alanmurphy4931]

@@GraftingDragonFruit I've used lots of driver bits, not sure of your brands there as I live in Australia, general rule with any tools is looking for quality made not the cheap made in China tools we seem to get flooded with

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Alan Murphy thank you, I will be doing some research on driver bits.

[@rushbayou5230]

why 4x4? these trees that heavy? why not 2x2s instead? i cant figure out where ur at ... looks warm.

[@knight1591]

try to use impact drill and new set of bit , it will make work way more easy

[@zemuszero5738]

Switch to star heads on the screws also

[@YoungChipperGaming]

And use countersink drill bits so your screws set.

[@youbikewithatube]

Dude, if you get an impact drill and torqs or star headed screws you will never go back. They go in so much easier with no slippage. They practically drive themselves in. It’s a revelation.

[@rolls_8798]

torx screws are expensive however, I think he'd probably be pretty happy with an impact and the right size phillips bit (I think he needed to flip around the double-sided one he had)

[@joeylopina]

Where can I find a 20 gallon pot?

[@kenespennerdal1488]

no drainage holes in the pots??

[@garylomb12]

I was thinking of using 4" x 10' long PVC pipe. Will not rot and only $11 each at lowes. Cut them in half for 5' tall base. Good / bad idea?

[@samahnasser87]

Wish you had a video of you filling the pot with your soil mixtures!!

[@gwenconley1364]

What would the dimensions be if using a 25 gal pot?

[@18JR78]

8:22 Do I need a GF to make sure the screws are flush? Not sure if I can proceed with this build.

[@shamanking5195]

how big are your containers ?? how long does the wood last ??

[@paulbressler7071]

What type of wood is good to use so it doesn’t rot

[@justinmorrow2932]

Thanks for sharing. Square drive or torx screws will drive in easier and slip a lot less

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll be needing to do an upgrade on my tools. Mine sucks. Lol

[@dalecorey4260]

The square drive screws are called Robertson head screws (a Canadian design)

[@josephgeorge4963]

Nice innovation

[@ShooterDan13]

What’s the best size pot a 20 or 25 gal?

[@richardkim1981]

Instead of putting feet on the bottom of the Trellis could you just screw on the bottom of the pot to the 4x4 wood or you think the plastic is to weak and would crack ?

[@alisinwanderland]

Hi there. This video was just what I was looking for in order to re-pot my dragonfruit. Quick question...What size black nursery pot are you using for this trellis? Also, do you by any chance have an affiliate link for where you purchased them so when I purchase them you can earn some money from the recommendation? Either way, thank you for sharing the info, it was very helpful.

[@debrafrederick5300]

I found pots similiar to this at my local hydroponics store. The price was reasonable compared to garden center prices. He uses a 25 gallon pot that is about 20 inches wide at the top. I have since learned on the Grafting Dragon Fruit Facebook page, and elsewhere that smaller pots can be used. There is another KZbin video with a different base. He may have mentioned a few other tips in that video as well. I was directed to buy a non-toxic wood treatment to help the wood last longer. I am in no way an expert, but I hope this helped some.

[@tarsiousmunalembohol]

Sir do you have a vid. Discussing the right final pot to use?.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hello, the final pot will be 20-25 gallon. Once you place them in there, they can continue to grow without a problem.

[@BryantHayward67]

Good video. But you really need a new Phillips bit on your drill and a lower speed, if possible (some drills aren't meant for driving screws, so don't have dual por variable speed options). LOL But anyway, just nitpicking cause it's the internet... 😝 Like a lot of people, I really appreciate all of your videos. Thanks for sharing! I'm in KS, so can't leave my DF out but for about 6 months between frosty nights, which is disheartening. But they're about 7' atm, and I'm getting ready to cut them back for the new season. Nice to be able to go back and view your videos when it's time to kick them out of the house again in the spring!... 😊

[@claudiocianci3020]

Sorry but then pinwheel blocks are of 9 inches or 6-7? i'm asking because in your video you said 9 and in the description 6/7 and i'm a bit confused. Thank you

[@claystone7729]

Try using a torq bit they will not strip out like a number 2 bit and get some star screws you will be able to flush your screws up.

[@norcolee]

Thanks for sharing your splendid idea. Please advise the material specs & the post height? I plan to use pallet-breakdown recycled wood to build up the trellis.

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

Hi Norco Lee, the full details are in the description of this video.

[@DG-cp3wt]

Hi, what size pot are you using for this trellis?

[@boogatood6729]

20

[@rolandorayo4279]

Hey. Richard Where. U. Buy. Ur. Soil. I read some review they bought in store they complain about insects on the soil. Thanks

[@AngelGarcia-qz5cq]

Any particular reason for cedar?

[@teveoteveo8407]

👍👍👍👍👍 100% good Thank yuo I love your videos

[@TimHoSD]

Hi, you're using 2x4 for the top, but your other video use 2x3 for top?

[@mitchbeeber7947]

HI, I love all your great info on how to grow dragon fruit. I just recently put my cuttings into 1 gallon pots to grow their roots, how often if any should i give them water, once i see new growth?

[@LGNijmeh]

would 15 gallon pots work?

[@justinha4748]

Hi I like your videos thank you for sharing. When you plant dragon fruit in the 20 gallon pot how many plants should I plant in the pot and should I only use the FoxFarm fish potting soil for the whole container? Thanks

[@mannyvargas5071]

How long would the wood last if it’s not painted. How about using treated lumber

[@GraftingDragonFruit]

It will last 5 years without any sealant but I recommend using cedar wood. It’s resistant to rot and more compact which will last longer. Go to a lumber yard to find Alaskan Cesar Wood. 👍🏼

[@tommynguyen2612]

great video. Thank you very much.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

For your next wood project try using deck screws with torx head. You might not need to predrill. Also try to use an rechargeable impact driver. The Philips head bits easily destroy screw heads. So is that cedar wood? By the way nice design and video.

[@nexxogen]

One question: isn't the pole going to rot in the ground eventually? Would it be better to protect it with something first, before burying it into the soil?

[@PootyEggs]

1/8" bit is the correct size. awesome video!!!!!!!!

[@sportsjunkie9589]

Great dragonfruit videos. I think you have a typo on your list. CEDAR WOOD 2X4 - 4 pieces 6-7 inch cuts for bottom stand. Shouldn't that be 9 inches? Also, I used two 2x4 screwed together for the post, because I was able to get those considerably cheaper than a 4x4.

[@msdramamusic]

I don't see the size of those shorter boards I don't see the size of those shorter boards that you're using foot supports. What size were those boards?

[@ulhasmahangare7757]

Can you please give sides of each part of trellis and drawing of assembled trellis with diamemtipns?

[@karinamaya17]

OMG I would totally pay you if you could male me at least one of the trellis for my dragon fruits. Is it possible to order one from you? thanks for the video. It was great!

[@vhd50]

I live in planting zone 5. It's way too cold for dragon fruit plants during the winter months. Do you have any tips on how to keep them well indoors over the winter?

[@krakenwolf4049]

Tan Vu you should probably get a space heater, or a air heater and a UV light/a growing light

[@krakenwolf4049]

Or probably keep them in the warmest part of your house