Space Saving EASY Climb Trellis || Cucumber & Asparagus Pea

In this video, I show you how to build a lean 2 space-saving trellis for a large raised garden bed to grow cucumbers and asparagus peas over 6 months of constant cropping and growing!
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[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Everyone, I thought I was going to get some good weather for a change, but alas, it's raining again in this video, too! I shouldn't complain... I would rather the backyard be green than brown! Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video. Feel free to leave a comment, and I'll answer as many as I can. Thanks for your support! Cheers :)

[@Obliv69]

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[@Crystal-il3jl]

I love this lean-to trellis!

[@knotengajin7359]

My experience here in the hot, humid southern US has been that vertical and diagonal trellises both work very well for cucumbers, even for so called bush types. They seem to keep climbing all season long and don’t suffer as much sunburn and wilt as vines on the ground. Have used welded wire and kennel panels that were handy, but am about to get some cattle panels that are flexible but still self supporting and have larger gaps so fruit doesn’t get bound up in the wire.

[@matthewbrown7860]

​@Obliv69 until i see a video of himself mentioning it the page is hacked. He makes videos. Makes sense that he would make an explainer video. I have no doubt if it wasn't hacked, prior to the change he would have made a video announcing the change. All we've had so far are some written posts that could have been written by anyone. Written posts on Facebook... he's never posted a written post on Facebook ever

[@EastTexasLivin]

Great idea. Hey and I ordered some of the old style birdie beds when they had that promo a few months back and used your discount code. Good savings!

[@sangwulan6589]

In my country (Malaysia), we call this asparagus pea as 'kacang botor', one of popular 'ulam' (vegie that eaten raw) in our daily menu, you can also cooked it by blanch, stir-fry with garlic or served as a quick salad 😊

[@helenaalexandra4197]

If you're not familiar, you can make a cucumber lemonade too. You juice the cucumbers then mix it in equal parts with lemon juice, then sweeten & dilute to your taste :)

[@Selfsufficientme]

No, I didn't know that recipe! Thank you :)

[@GumboGalahad]

I've never heard of that but it sounds refreshing on a hot summer day.

[@RistoKappet]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZonEaHemaJKYj6M cucumba

[@thedoors1388]

Keep and plant those hybrid cucumber seeds. Not all of the plants grown from them will be true to type, but if you keep saving seeds from the ones that are, you will eventually get a stable variety that is true to type. Given your description of its growing habits and flavor, many gardeners would be interested in it. I, for one, want to be able to grow Valencia's Cucumber in my garden.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@theclumsyprepper]

I did that with tomatoes few years back and they are my best cropping tomatoes ever. I just keep saving the seeds each year and they are getting better and better.

[@ImmortalLemon]

You know that last video you did where you made an improv dinner with crops you found was really cool. I wouldn’t mind cooking and food prep videos going further, I’m curious about the details of how you prepare and fully utilize all the food you grow! 😁

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Mark, and Family. How wonderful that you can enjoys natures bounty daily. Hard work and study pays off. You are seriously one of the best top 10 (Out of THOUSANDS) " of Gardening/Growing Veg channels on YT. Great job.

[@Selfsufficientme]

Thank you for your kind words and feedback 👍🙂

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[@JonR-hn1bx]

What happened to your FB channel? Have you been hacked or did you really hire a company to manage your page? I hope you can fix it. We all enjoy your videos.. not the random spam that is currently being posted on it.@@Selfsufficientme

[@SBoots29]

Perfect timing. I am finishing up the construction of my raised beds. My wife and I are older and the thought of not bending over too much is good. I will use your idea of a lean to trellis to grow my cucumbers. That will leave more room for something else. Cheers.

[@RaoneG34]

For Cucumbers There was a quote ( The More You Pick The More You Get).

[@user-zf4hf5yg8g]

I’m married to an Aussie from Perth! We live in Marshfield, Missouri and I’m so happy I found your channel…you’ve already helped me so much ❤

[@balthizarlucienclan]

what you have there is the beginnings of a landrace, cucumber. You should look into Landrace Gardening to see if you can produce crops better adapted to your area, like that cucumber is Happy Gardening!

[@lybaohan88farmlife]

Hello, my farm also grows this fruit

[@qvanergy5453]

Thats why I am breeding a landrace squash I live in zone 6b so it gets cold here but I love long season japanese squash like tetsukabuto kabocha black futsu and others can wait to see the crosses

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Very nice Mark, I am about to plant Cucumbers. I eat one everyday.

[@suezaple4950]

Great idea with the trellis such a beautiful garden.

[@a.p.5429]

I accidently did something similar with pole beans a few years ago. My trellis wasn't strong enough and I braced it up with small poles. I found I could lower the top down by moving the pole bottom out and pick the beans then put it back. Made a better trellis the next year but made it so I can lower it on purpose. Great channel. Watching from NC in the US. 👍

[@snowstrobe]

Fascinating. Had never heard of asparagus pea. Another advantage of growing your own is being able to explore options other than the limited range in our shops. Love the leaning trellis idea.

[@zachooton6036]

Im really leaning 2 this channel for gardening tips and advice

[@snowstrobe]

9 out of 10 dads approve this joke...

[@lis819]

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[@zachooton6036]

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[@snowstrobe]

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[@randymartin5521]

I'd never heard of asparagus pea before, I may have to try growing some. I'm in central Arizona USA, we get a bit over 12 inches of precipitation per year. Last year was a bit below average with 11.27 inches, we had a dryer than usual monsoon season. Between the heat, blazing sun and little precip, growing here is challenging to say the least. Even though we are worlds apart, literally and in climate, you are by far my favorite gardening channel. I learn about so many plants I'd never heard of and get so many ideas for my garden.

[@Selfsufficientme]

G'day Randy, I appreciate the feedback, and I'm glad you have accepted the challenge of growing in your harsh climate. I imagine the satisfaction you get from working out how and what to grow and then being successful would be great. Cheers :)

[@bmiles4131]

I grew those in central Texas and they loved the heat and humidity. They were also hard as wood, so I didn’t eat them. Maybe like okra, I should’ve picked them small?

[@raggedy_esh]

Yum I had those those beans in Thailand. Might have to plant some!

[@georgetuider654]

Greetings from North Florida! I've done the Wing Beans here and they grow like crazy in the summer heat when few things will, that's for sure!

[@TW-gb6mh]

I am also in N Florida, and was just thinking I would look them up on IFAS to see if they would grow here! Do you recall where you bought your seed?

[@georgetuider654]

@@TW-gb6mhBaker Creek seeds out of Missouri.

[@TW-gb6mh]

@@georgetuider654 Thank you! I will order them for this summer!

[@SoilToSoul]

For years my husband and I wanted a new bed. We got one last fall, and instead of throwing out the old metal platform we split it in half (a king size becomes two twin basically), and because it already folds in half the way it was built, we used it for two 'pyramid' style trellises for our sweet pea bed! It seems to be working great so far! Here in deep south Mississippi, sweet pea season is already going on, by early May it will be too hot for them. I'm trying to figure out what type of plant I could use them for in fall now lol. They should last several years!

[@jackstone4291]

Cucamelon like it hot? Melons? Sweetcorn for sure? Some summer squash? Rosemary? Any other suggestions for heat loving plants ?…!

[@Selfsufficientme]

What a top way to repurpose/upcycle! Maybe asparagus pea to follow the sweet pea? Cheers :)

[@VeysPlace]

I just love your videos. Even though your climate is a lot warmer than mine, I still learn a lot. Thank you.

[@derickl436]

Great idea with that trellis. Definitely going to give that a try 👍

[@teenagardner3623]

Great way to extend limited space. Thank you, Mark 😊 I'm putting Asparagus Pea on my list to grow. Here in Coastal SC, USA, our summers get brutal hot and humid. Be great to have an additional food growing

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

Always a pleasure to feel your contagious enthusiasm! You brighten up our days. LOVE from Montréal!

[@ms.curiouswilliams9931]

Raining is Blessing falling from Above

[@valkariaziska578]

This video came right on time! Just got my seeds started and wasn't sure how I was going to keep my dad from mowing over the cucumbers. Thanks so much for the idea and tips!

[@yolandasilverio1205]

Hello from New Jersey. I love your videos and your brilliant ideas for growing a vegetable garden. Thank you

[@marcherwig8060]

I saw this trellis in one of your other more recent videos and thought it was brilliant! I immediately told myself I'm doing one in one of my raised beds this year and am super happy to see you made a video about it!

[@gardeningsimplified]

We definitely have some heat with our Texas Summers. The Armenian cucumber seems to produce well once the heat arrives.

[@VisionYpensamiento]

"Life finds a way" - Thought of the same phrase from JP!

[@panedrop]

Those asparagus peas are wild looking.

[@marilynciccone]

I'm from Vancouver Canada and have never even heard of asparagus pea. Such a neat looking veg.

[@susanc-c7817]

Great to see you in your garden

[@manelliyanage985]

Mark! As always, excellent! Thank you so much.

[@jacmayran]

Thanks again Mark. Always easy to watch and fun to learn.

[@Optimistforreal]

🍉 Asparagus pea is a beautiful flowering plant originating from the middle east, where locals will call it Palestinian Lotus. The latin name is lotus tetragonolobus. 🍉 In fact for most viewers the name "asparagus pea" creates confusion, because in contrast to peas, these are cold fearing heat loving plants! ❤

[@corinne7126]

Will be making your trellis next week, great idea

[@flintstonegirl3372]

What a genius idea!❤

[@LoisELewis]

Amazing adventure in growing stuff in your garden, Mark.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heidikendra6672]

I always learn so much from your videos!

[@jenniferkvarnes542]

Very cool awning style trellis!

[@sw-iz1ux]

Thank You Mark for all of your work and dedication. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and your family. And be gracious unto you and give you piece. Cheers!!

[@tinakoziol1690]

Good morning ☀️ Great to see you. Thanks for sharing this tip for cucumber plants.

[@brendacrawford260]

Love this idea Mark , we are for sure going to give this a go in our garden !

[@ren2ski]

Thanks again Mark love the trellis will try that :)

[@user-Rocket-Fest]

This has sparked several ideas for my micro garden with the cooler winter sun, cheers Mark

[@elisaangel9789]

I like that leaning trellis idea. I might give that a go.

[@Steve-ze1mz]

Thank you friend. Much respect from central VA USA.

[@alanballard2841]

Loved seeing you on Gardening Australia. I enjoy your work.

[@cyruswatersplants]

such a cool video -i loved to see the hybrid cucumber that grew!

[@deedieducati2272]

Love the leaning trellis idea and end results on the ground below. I might try this!

[@tnlshow]

Amazing idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@ozradek1]

you are an excellent teacher and inspiration, thank you

[@sandiheilman-ry4jt]

Very wise idea. I'm going to try that!

[@diannebritten1454]

You are getting so good with your videos 😊

[@driqbal316]

Genius idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

Love the idea of a leaning trellis. Congrats on an amazing harvest!

[@craigsudman4556]

Really fine harvests Mark. Great video thumbs up.

[@margaretpollard2179]

Thank you, Mark! What wonderful ideas! Will check to see if they will grow in my area! Shalom!

[@aw9522]

Will try this growing season. Hope it works,thanks Mark!!!

[@nathangray4601]

I’m going all out with cucumbers this year, this video couldn’t have had better timing. Thanks for the video Mark!

[@budgarner3522]

You are always inspiring. Looking forward to start this year's garden at our new home.

[@rideathome]

Great idea Mark! This will make it easier for the kids to pick too! Gotta get them involved

[@marilynturcotte5304]

Thanks for the idea, it may work in my limited space garden.

[@hollydimig3998]

Great set up!

[@SoberOKMoments]

Wonderful idea. Will give it a go. Thank you, as always.

[@mrscaldwell3147]

Wonderful idea...you have so many good ones thank you for your time to post these; God bless you and all your loved one's sir.

[@Marie-tl3yq]

Those Asparagus Peas look delicious, I would love to grow some! How wonderful that you grew a hybrid that you guys could enjoy all Summer 😎

[@Maria-ql3fc]

Now I think I've seen it all 😮. Mark you are in a class of your own 😊

[@TheTamrock2007]

Hello Mark. Love the idea

[@jdschuncke]

I just set up a cucumber lean-to yesterday!

[@dnawormcastings]

Great idea how to grow cucumbers 😎

[@lifewithrebeccaa]

I love your garden videos. I hope you do another one”clean up” garden video.

[@kristenhoskin5822]

Great video! We just got our 1st Birdies beds and can’t wait to try them out here in California

[@ShortbusMooner]

Oooh! Thanks for the lean-to tip! 👍

[@jeffclarke5497]

Very cool! Thanks much. I think I'll try a sort of leaning trellis this year. Cheers!

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Thanks again Mark for your great tips mate 👍

[@elleeo1495]

Brilliant! Your lean-to trellis us a clever idea & may be just the solution I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & insights.

[@enicole1203]

I love poona keera cucumbers they're my absolute favorite. So glad to see them get highlighted!

[@Detour4it]

Always loads of information and great ideas! Your channel is a great help for.my gardening efforts in hot n humid Florida 🎉🎉🎉😉👍

[@driftwoodcraftsgb8316]

Hi Mark loved this episode, just got my asparagus pea seedlings up . really looking forward to seeing them grow this season … hope I get as many as you 😀

[@ESPSJ]

That's pretty funny and very interesting that you unintentionally created a new type of hybrid cucumber. Nature is so creative and amazing.

[@earthkeepinggreen7763]

Well thought out! Love it!!

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

I like this idea a lot. I use trellises as much as possible, but haven't thought of doing a leaner right out of a birdie bed, Thanks!

[@pman2916]

I really enjoyed this video Mark😊

[@KARIS1961]

My garden beds are on a large concrete slab. This idea is brilliant!

[@kushscentedbeard3098]

My favorite time of year. Videos from everyone! Lol

[@ReRootedgarden]

Thank you so much for these amazing videos and ideas! As I'm starting this channel in the northern Midwest USA, I'll be using-most- of the things you show. I can't wait to use this in my garden and channel! You're the best!

[@gengenone1163]

This is brilliant

[@elisabethtremonte9563]

Very entertaining. Never heard of asparagus pea...interesting.

[@compticny3138]

Great idea and will try it this year.

[@nildaotero2933]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@dewy2cool]

Had to take a double take when you said it has been a long hot summer as her in the U.S. we are just entering spring. Glad you did this video of the lean-to trellis as I have gone from ground growing to all raised beds this year and have been thinking about how to trellis my cucumbers. Was going to do the normal vertical trellis, but like your idea and will be doing this for them. Great idea and episode, glad i saw this prior to planting.

[@mando7789]

Very good technique. Just planted cucumber seeds the other day. Going to do something like this. 👍🏼

[@aga5897]

Superb idea !

[@juliehartley3652]

Hi Mark - I'm in UK and my cucumbers have just germinated into little seedlings. Last year I grew them outside but this year I have a greenhouse - so they should do much better in there. It's great to see the weird hybrids that grew by themselves - that makes gardening really fun sometimes doesn't it? I don't think we have the weather here for asparagus peas but nice to see them looking so tasty. Keep up the great work your videos are always very informative. 👍😊

[@user-mw5ce5ox1c]

Love your videos.

[@preacherjoegros1092]

What a great idea 😮🎉!

[@georgiamama3806]

It's just now spring here about to start planting out seedlings

[@user-gz2qh1ie8d]

Great idea! I tried that on a small chunk of wire last summer but will do it more like you did for this year! Thanks alot from still chilly n. Idaho, US of A!!

[@Xx-ib6bf]

I like your puppy dog in the background!