Use This Cucumber Trellis for a HUGE Harvest!

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Hot tip… plant your spinach and lettuce under the trellis. The cucumbers will protect them from the sun and stop them from bolting as early.

[@SassyGalPrepping]

Brilliant!! Thank you for sharing this.

[@togger2151]

Instead of cutting the angle on the tops of verticals and screwing them together, I overlapped the ends of the verticals and drilled and bolted them with a wing nut. That way it folds flat for storage for the next season

[@lydiaahubbell8545]

is there a way to fit a hinge?

[@togger2151]

@@lydiaahubbell8545 I am sure you could

[@kathysturm4251]

Great Idea!

[@robhunt-watts8908]

I'm a 71 year old Englishman. I live just north of Stonehenge in southern England. Our soil is amazing greensand and anything will grow. I've just come across your site and I thank you for the ideas. We are never too late to learn.

[@MindandSoil]

That's the beauty of gardening! There's always so much more to learn. I like to say I'm in my 6th first year of gardening :D

[@bluebonetube]

If you don’t have the saw for the angle I just use a small hinge at the top. It also folds up and is easy to store.

[@MindandSoil]

Oh cool!! So you put a hinge on the top of the two sides and then it opens up? How do you set the width to which it opens?

[@patrickd9551]

@@MindandSoil small crossbar basically. Either screwed in place or you could chisel out a recess. Or you could do an all-thread crossbar perhaps.

[@dereklonewolf9011]

@@patrickd9551 or a string loop so far down 👍 🍁

[@spamjam6298]

@@MindandSoil bolt and a wing nut then fold it up when not in use

[@loristricklin7627]

Love the idea of using yarn the help with the trellising and the basic build A-frame system. You are one of the first youtube gardeners that I have come across that mentions how mentally restorative gardening can be. I have to agree with this 100%. I have always said that my garden has gotten me through some tough times in life both mentally and physically. Would love it if you posted your pickle recipe (if it isn't a family secret!).

[@Supracrm]

guess that's a NO!

[@jbonkerz]

you have combined my two loves in to one video. Gardening, and woodworking.

[@cestmoikim6514]

With lumber costing an arm and TWO legs nowadays, I am going to use bamboo from a friend's bamboo forest and make a few Gilligan's Island A-frame trellises for all kinds of veggies. Thanks for the idea!

[@nedcramdon1306]

I miss "little buddy" Gilligan.

[@cestmoikim6514]

@@nedcramdon1306 Yes, silliest, but BEST, show!

[@margaretlaycock42]

Thanks for putting this up for first time growers of cucumbers in her 70's 😂

[@chocolate_chip21]

You couldn't have made this easier! I wouldn't have thought about making a trellis myself until watching this. Im making them all myself now!!

[@SemourKlitz]

I was so inspried by this video, I ran out and made one very similar for myself. And it came out great! I painted it with primer. Will add second coat before crisscrossing it with carpenter's string. Can't wait to see my cucumbers use this later in the season. Thanks! Now I need someone to show me how to make homemade pickles.

[@keelyquinn2374]

Just discovered your channel and already have a million ideas to work towards for this year and years to come. Can't wait!

[@jklphoto]

Great looking trellis. I think I will just overlap the 2x2s and run a stainless bolt/washer/nut thru at the top so it can be easily folded and stored off-season. A lot easier to construct and possibly sturdier without those angled cuts and screws.

[@MindandSoil]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[@donnavorce8856]

Nice demo. Excellent idea. We can grow up when space is critical! I especially like the dual benefits of clean produce not laying in mud, and being able to harvest without bending to the ground. I began gardening when I was six with grandma and have been at it ever since. You're right about the mental benefits, plus physical benefits in both fitness and in eating the freshest organic food. It's my 60th garden now for this year 2023. Cheers

[@jordanaferagen2094]

So glad I found this channel ❤

[@deborahsimpson4674]

Thank you for your channel. I find gardening to be a great place for mental health. For me weeding is a stress relief. I appreciate you including about the 6’ and 4’ change on your trellis because it gives gardeners options, depending on their own personal space. I do not have a large quantity of yarn, but do you think that cotton butcher twine might have the same positive results? Instead of buying plastic cords for tying plants up, I bought a whole roll of butcher twine from my local butcher shop. Best $6 I ever spent for gardening!

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Cool, Thanks !

[@lsteiner]

I have a different setup, but will now be the adding the yarn. Thanks!

[@gregoryhunts3006]

I have the entire side of the garage covered in 4x8 pieces of fencing. Usually only plant 2 to 4 plants and I get more cucumbers than the neighborhood and I can eat. I love to garden and have been for the better part of 40yrs, I just can't eat some of the things as much as i used to, so I share with all my family and friends.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

Just found your channel. My husband and I are very excited to learn new ideas. Blessings 🙏😁

[@cookienomnom310]

I I built The Structure for the cucumbers Now where do I plant the cucumbers right in the center of the structure or on the outside of it it doesn't matter Very good video thank you

[@StuWNZ]

Looking good. I've got a stake with a pergola above. I'll see how I go but I might add some extra stakes. Next season I'll set it up like you have shown. Thanks.

[@serenalee-cultura4085]

I will make some variant of this (and the tomato, and squash one) this week and I am so excited! Thank you for these amazing videos.

[@MindandSoil]

Perfect Serena!! Thrilled to hear they're helpful for ya!!

[@richardmontgomery6173]

Built two, one for beans and one for cucumbers. So far so good! Thanks!

[@andreakent96]

New subscriber! Love this content! Not enough garden content out there on how to make affordable garden structures. Thanks!

[@MindandSoil]

Ah thanks so much Andrea!! We recently did a squash trellis and raspberry trellis and are about to do a tomato trellis video. If there are any others that you'd need just let us know! :D

[@andreakent96]

@@MindandSoil I’ll be needing a tomato trellis really soon… was planning on doing a T-post/cattle panel situation but now I think I’ll wait to see how you do it!

[@luvlyday5350]

You make this look so easy! Thank you!

[@MindandSoil]

You can do it!! The only challenging part is just that one diagonal cut and even that is fairly straight forward after 1 or 2 practice tries! You got it!

[@JAMESlock1911]

Great video. I'll try this year and hopefully increase my cucumber yield. I like to build and work in my shop so I may end up making enough to give away to friends.

[@MindandSoil]

Woo hoo! Sounds like a great plan! Good luck and thanks for watching :)

[@chriskourlos4407]

You are so very detailed im gonna try it. Fantastic build mr.🎉

[@TheKdemchuk]

I would also love to see what you would suggest for a vine tomato trellis (next video idea... nudge, nudge : )

[@MindandSoil]

Kristin you say it like It wasn't already on the docket for the next video 😝😝😝 - expect to see it in 1-2 weeks!

[@TheRose704]

I am learning soooo much from you and your fantastic videos. Thank you!

[@MindandSoil]

Ah thank you so much for sharing this Lena!! Thrilled to be growing with you! How did you come across us??

[@TheRose704]

@@MindandSoil While searching gardening tips on the internet, I came across your site and subscribed to your emails and newsletter in the fall of last year. You go way far and beyond providing excellent tips and information. I have been gardening for years but always open to learning more. Thank you for providing sound and expert gardening advice.

[@MindandSoil]

@@TheRose704 Ah amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing that - thrilled to have you in the community! :D

[@fallonbug]

Hey there! This is my first year with a vegetable garden. I'm curious how far apart you would plant your cucumber plants, how many would you plant for this size trellis.. would they be planted on each side or under it? Just started following you and will keep watching. Thanks!!😊

[@MindandSoil]

Fallon! I am SO excited to hear this! Have you checked out our Live Recording of 10 Tips I wish I knew in my first year of gardening? If not let me know and I'll send you the link :). Secondly, AMAZING question! So I'm going to share a link below where you can download our garden planning guide. In there is a table that covers the spacing for every vegetable you might grow. For cucumbers, I recommend going with 1 per 2 square feet. Use this as a starting point and adjust over the coming seasons based on what you find works best for you (there's no right or wrong). For this particular structure, it is 4ft in length and I fit 3 on each side (and I leave the inside open with no plants) for a total of 6. And with the suckers being able to sprawl it results in TONS of cucumbers (with the right sun!). Amazing question and any others that you have through the season just drop them as a comment on any video and you'll get a response from me within 24hrs :D

[@jaynhawk2724]

Hi, I am in Surrey, UK. If I just wanted to do two or three plants, can I use a ladder trellis like your squash one (I assumed I can use it for courgettes as well)? Love your videos. Lived in Columbus for ten years and found the gardening a bit different to here climate wise so grow my cucumbers in a greenhouse.

[@carlk8308]

How is the trellis set over the cucumber plants? Centered or to one side? Or are they growing up both sides? Gonna build this today. Thanks for the video!

[@jamilagriffin7521]

Thank you so much for this 😊. You're the first person to give Every step. I'll be trying this method immediately.

[@MindandSoil]

Woo hoo! So glad to hear :) Thanks for watching!

[@JimKlepper-jd5pz]

I love this. So simple, inexpensive, and elegant. I am going to build this this weekend for my cucumbers. Do you think this would also work well for squash?

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

hi! love your channel, just subscribed, really like your teaching style Jordan! I’m so going to make your trellis!

[@eileenmcloughlin4778]

Sounds and looks good. I think I will try it this year. 😊

[@somadinasmbg]

I just got inspired 💯❤....thank you for sharing. ❤🇳🇬❤

[@Cloudy2clarity]

Hi Jordan! Thanks for your channel. It makes me smile. I’m in my second gardening season and healing post-viral illness. I appreciate the simple solutions. What are the screws you used for the trellis?

[@jamiem3575]

Hey Jordan! Happy spring!! Isn’t it lovely to be out gardening again? Great job on the comparison and delivery of the best cucumber trellis. I love this and I will be giving it a go. Although I’m not nearly as handy as you are. 😆 you make it look easy.

[@MindandSoil]

Hahha oh goodness it's funny because my little brother is a red seal carpenter and builder so whenever I do a wood working project I feel a little self-conscious as he would do it so much better!

[@MichaelDeGuire-p3u]

Jordan in your 4ft teepee for cucumbers , how many plants do you put under them to grow up them?

[@dianac2596]

Excellent trellis. Great job!

[@MindandSoil]

Thanks Diana! I just harvest another 40-50 cucumbers off of mine yesterday! It just blows my mind how well it works!

[@jenniferkleidon9349]

That’s wonderful!! Love your mission in the garden; you rock✨🙌🏻

[@MindandSoil]

Oh thanks so much Jennifer!! Where abouts are you gardening?!

[@cassileigharts]

I needed this today.

[@MindandSoil]

Here for you! ❤️

[@shmittieschannel]

Excellent idea, I’ll be putting this together soon. Thanks!

[@MindandSoil]

Fantastic to hear!! It works beautifully!

[@mcm3a812]

Great idea. Very nice. We’re going to put one of these.

[@elizabethkay1319]

Hi Jordan! This looks great. I really want to try it in my garden. Thanks for sharing this!

[@MindandSoil]

Love it!! Send me a picture when it's all built!

[@gregwilusz5696]

Hi I love growing Cucumbers I made a Trellis out of PVC pipe and some webbing it works perfectly. Wish I could send a picture!!!

[@patriciaromero145]

Can you use a tomato trellis for Japanese cucumbers? I bought a tiny plant and did not know it was a climbing plant! Thank you! Loved your video!

[@kassiefouts9882]

An A-frame makes sense. I've had a lot of luck sticking them on arched walkway trellises. Or Arch trellises that go over top of seating areas and a sand box for my kids to give them shade.

[@RYoung09]

So do you just plant the cucumber directly under the trellis

[@robynmacneil3554]

This is wonderful. I'm going to do this tomorrow morning. Just one quick question, how many cucumber plants per trellis? Just one or can it accommodate two plants? Thank you so much!

[@garyabudsr1245]

Thanks, I’ll try that trellis idea,

[@MindandSoil]

Love it Gary! If you have any questions during the build just let leave them here and I'll respond within a day!

[@TheTrock121]

Love this! We already have around a dozen 16' 2x2's, so I may use 2x2 for the whole thing. Some rabbet joints may be in order.

[@LuckyFigFarm]

Hybrid gardening / workshop video … perfect!

[@MindandSoil]

Haha that's a good way of describing it! Glad that you enjoyed it! :D

[@ronmounts8075]

Thats Absolutely Badass!!!!!

[@amandamcclure5197]

Thanku for your video! What else could be used besides yarn?

[@MindandSoil]

Great question Amanda! Any kind of rope would work - it doesn't need to be super strong as they aren't too heavy. Fishing line is another really good option. I like to use yarn because I can then pop it in the compost afterwards :)

[@billastell3753]

The best trellis I have found is a sheet of 4 X 8 foot welded wire mesh used to reinforce concrete mounted on two t bars hammered into the ground at each end. Simple cheap and lasts for decades. I remove each year to accommodate tilling but in a no til garden it could be left in place

[@csabilibu]

Thank You for great video!!!

[@dereklonewolf9011]

Great video young fella 🥒🥕🥔🌶 I'm always looking to improve my raised planters. Last year was a bumper crop as a queen bee moved onto my property & she's back same place again. I share my vegetables with family n friends & helps feed us thro the winter with my harvested whitetail n grouse. 74+🍁 hunter Yorkshire expat

[@DDiamondRRuby]

Did I miss it, what variety of cucumbers did you grow? They look very healthy.

[@JoannaJames-hk6eb]

Thank you I'm going to make one

[@donnat4895]

How many cucumber plants could that 4 ft trellis accommodate? And do you plant on both sides? Great video 😊

[@marieharvey7719]

Hi Donna - it looks like your question is answered in the post above this one. 6 - 3 on each side.

[@bonnieroberts2994]

If you grow vertical like beans and cucumbers., does this shade provided affect production or do you plant the rows east/west or north/south

[@pansyvaughan5624]

Good question I'd like to know that too

[@gardeninggalagain]

I have both, aligned north-south with the sun and aligned east-west. It doesn't make a bit of difference for cukes or green beans. The crucial thing with cukes is to not let any get ripe on the vine for longer production.

[@mrswiggles4790]

Simple enough! This came at a time that I need it. I’m hoping to use this for tomatoes as well, thx!

[@gardeninggalagain]

@@mrswiggles4790 Mine are made out of cattle pannels cut into 6' lengths and then ziptied at the top to make a triangle. The wire ends poke into the dirt to anchor the bottoms. Couldn't be easier and long lasting. We literally cut them into pieces in the Tractor Supply parking lot to bring them home. Upside is that they will last. Good luck!

[@Wlad214]

Where do you plant the actual cucumbers once you’ve built the trellis? Should you plant them just outside the crossbeams and A frame or directly underneath?

[@californiaquaking]

Great video! I have a question though. What do you do with cucumber plants that grow higher than 4' (really a bit less, since part of the trellis will be staked into the garden bed)? Do you cut them at their highest point and rely on the harvest from the suckers or lateral shoots, and, if so, wouldn't the cut itself potentially weaken an otherwise healthy plant? Or do you train them along the top (which could get a bit crowded if you're lacing multiple plants)? I haven't seen this question addressed in other places and the same question really would apply to indeterminate tomatoes and squash grown on a trellis. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this! Thank you.

[@raediseburns6282]

Great trellis! My garden is up against a fence and if I build an A-frame, I fear the back of the plants won’t get any sun, so should my trellis then be built like the one you made for your tomatoes?

[@twicefreed]

I want to plant cucumbers and zucchinis on the same bed. Would you let them share the same trellis or have a dedicated trellis for each?

[@JasonKelly-s7m]

Hi nice video, My name is jason, im from Darlington ,SC and if i'ts not a secret family recipe lol was wondering what type of ingredients you used to pickle your cucumbers because i half to say they looked very very yummy lol with a hint of spice, Just asking because i LOVE pickles you said in the video you were struggling to eat em all you pickled last year, I'd be MORE THEN HAPPY to help ya out LOL 🤣

[@levanera]

Very cool! I don’t have all of your fancy tools and I don’t want to shade out my bush beans so I’m trying a leaning trellis this year, kind of like your squash trellis last year. Hopefully will allow room to grow without them laying on the ground and maybe I can fit a lettuce or two underneath

[@MindandSoil]

Yup absolutely! That's a great decision and it will work well for you. Let those suckers run wild!

[@brentshepardson3532]

What an amazing channel!

[@robertmaloney2978]

great helpful video

[@corneliawright8292]

How can you do this with container cuccumbers? Your video was so helpful

[@MindandSoil]

Great question Cornelia! You could still build this and then just place it at the base of the plants (i.e. one of the legs in each of the grow bags or even on the ground) and allow them to grow up it from there - you would just have to train them on to it a bit at the beginning (to do this simply use a little bit of twine to tie them on to the AFrame Trellis with a bit of twine). If you wanted something specifically in the container then you could do more of a teepee structure. For this, just get 3 pieces of bamboo or garden stakes. Put them as deep as possible into the container and then take some twine and pull the three stakes together and tie them together with the twine. Then weave the twine around the outside of the three pieces with about 4" between each row until you reach the bottom! My preference is the AFrame structure but the teepee approach will help them grow vertically as well

[@stacyclark5910]

What type of squash works best on this trellis? Thx! I love these garden structures!

[@yourfavoriterealtor4720]

Love this!! Good job!

[@gerryhache7310]

Wondering what area you live? First time I watch you, but I subscribed, can't wait to make one. All the best to you.

[@louannefournier7018]

Where do you plant the cucumbers? Right underneath the a-frame in the middle or closer to where they are staked?

[@estellasang8286]

3. Zone 7 , do u recommend succession seeding? First year I grow cucumbers. May seedlings only bear cucumbers in June and July. Now, I don't have any cucumbers to harvest

[@MindandSoil]

Hey Estella! I don't plant a succession crop of cucumbers as mine continue to produce all summer. For next season ensure you get an indeterminate variety (I'm not even sure if there are determinant cucumbers but double check!) and then make sure it gets LOTS of water. I water mine 30 mins per day on my irrigation. Think about how much water is in each of those cucumbers - plus all the foliage growth. They need lots and lots of water in order to be setup to thrive! Sounds like you are off to a great start with cucumbers though - and already having a better season than I did in my first year of growing cucumbers!!

[@krpersonaltraining4131]

I will definitely try this. How far apart do you space your cucumbers and I assume you plant 2 rows?

[@daphnemitchell7817]

Thanks for sharing.

[@NatureLover-ss4ef]

Hi, Do you have any paticular favorite type of cucumber you like to grow? The ones in your video looks like marketmore cucumbers?

[@amyroberts7248]

Do I plant my plants on the outside of the trellis or in the inside of it??

[@hobin1433]

I wish I had your carpentry skills

[@MindandSoil]

Haha thanks Chris!!

[@sobiatabassum6848]

I am a 67 years old lady in action,😂 but always looking for new ideas. Love your fram for cucumbers. What can you suggest for a folding fram as in uk we have short summer and space.

[@angiespencer4156]

My cucumber leaves are pretty crispy is that normal??? Thanks for any info you might be able to share

[@KGNAHDEE-a.k.a.PeanutsnCorn]

how many cucumber seeds do you put on each side? i'm going to build this right now, thanks, looks like a great idea

[@giorgiomallia9267]

Can you plant the Cucumbers directly underneath the a frame right on the centre or can you plant them in between the outer posts?

[@timlainhartful]

Nice, I've always just let them grow on the ground and one plant will spread 8-10 ft in every direction. My question to you is.. do you need to trim back the plant any with 6 plants in that small area?

[@TheFenwayman1912]

Do I plant the cucumbers directly under the first string of yarn or a little on the inside or outside.?

[@barryhoven9861]

I am planning on using a miter box to make my cuts do you know what angle the tops of each end piece is cut to?

[@sheliadeakin9795]

I’m a new gardener & very anxious to learn the basics of how to grow optimal product from the space I have …. How far apart do you put the plants under the a frame. Seed package says 4’ apart???

[@russellewandowski843]

I have never had any luck growing cucumbers. The vines produce many, many flowers, I'll get a few fruits and then the whole plant starts to wither. Ant growing tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@philkc2446]

What do you feed the cumbersome to make them grow. Last year couldn’t grow any

[@ashleywright8686]

How long does it take for cucumbers to grow? This is my first attempt at growing them😂 I did pick off the first yellow flower on each of my plants. They’re thriving, trellised, watered, and loving life 🎉

[@awbranson]

Hi, appreciate the time you take on the videos. I've already started building my trellis! Any suggestion on the type of yarn to use? Are certain types better than others (cheaper?). Thanks!

[@donnamilligan1763]

Hi, are you planning a cucumber but it’s growing very slow. Any suggestions?

[@frankies.8325]

Any suggestions for planting at 6300 ft in Colorado ? Too hot or too much sun ?

[@hogue3666]

Perfect. Now does anyone have a good garlic dill pickle recipe? :)

[@bbgirl6741]

Look up KZbin has lots of easy recipes I got an easy one watching homemade refrigerator pickles didn’t know u didn’t have to boil n can Just simple refrigerator pickles. Few ingredients too.

[@lindajacobs7971]

Are you planting the cucumbers on either side of the frame?

[@wynastewart2731]

Can you make it foldable? I like to be able to store my trellis''s flat.

[@gwenjohnston-petrarch5071]

Jordan I love your channel. I also like your motivation. Even without additional mental health problems gardening is just plain good for the soul. Question: what if I want to build a trellis that has a wider footprint with a little more space at the apex? Would I cut the angles shorter than 9inches or make that angle cut longer? I’m not that mechanically inclined so I’d love the advice. 😊

[@jarrettmaryframe2278]

Would all varieties of cucumbers grow well with this arrangement? We usually grow burpless cucumbers. Also, with this size trellis, did you plant your seeds in hills and how many seeds?