Trellis for grapes from plastic pipes
A grape trellis made of plastic pipes is a good option for a base for bushes, which you can do yourself.
Trellis for grapes from plastic pipes
Benefits of using a trellis
For grape bushes to produce a good harvest, they need to provide them with good conditions for growth. For this, simple and complex structures of plastic pipes are built, which serve as a trellis.
Purpose of the construction:
- optimal bush formation;
- providing the plant with the required amount of sunlight;
- creating a strong support for the branches;
- counteraction to fungal diseases and harmful insects.
Making a trellis from pipes with your own hands
Types of grape trellis made of plastic pipes:
- columnar structure;
- semi-arch;
- arch.
The store sells ready-made designs, but you can make a trellis with your own hands. It will cost much less, and it is also convenient to adjust it in size to the size of the site.
Columnar trellis
The advantage of such a tapestry is its ease of manufacture. The structure consists of support pillars, which are interconnected by a fishing line or thin rods. This design is sufficient to support the vines in the early years of development.
The creation of trellises consists in the installation of pillars made of plastic pipes, which are buried in the ground and fixed in an upright position. The distance between the supports depends on the type and size of the plot. The optimum is 2-2.4 m. Horizontal joints are pulled 40 cm from ground level and higher every 40 cm.
Types of columnar trellises:
- single row;
- two-row.
In a single-row trellis, the pillars are lined up in one row. In a two-row, 2 rows of columns are installed in parallel at a distance of 1-1.2 m. It is effective to install the columns at an angle to each other, which outwardly resembles the letter V. This gives additional space for the growth of the vine, which increases the yield indicator.
In addition to plastic pipes, wood or metal is used. The advantage of plastic is its low cost, low weight, durability and no corrosion.
Pipe diameter and depth
Select pipes up to 60 mm in diameter
It is better to take plastic pipes with a diameter of 30-60 mm. They will provide a solid structure and will not be too heavy. Both round and square pillars are installed. For fastening the horizontal parts, use glue or self-tapping screws. The line is simply wound tightly. To increase the strength, the pipes are strung on the reinforcement.
Do not build trellises that are too high. This will make harvesting difficult and will require the use of a ladder.
Pillars from pipes are buried in the ground at 50-60 cm. For this, a hole is dug with a diameter of 6 cm and a depth of 80 cm. The bottom is covered with sand or small stones.
Tying vines to trellises
In order for the trellis to be useful, it is required to correctly tie the grapes. The main branches are tied up on the 1st and 2nd rows. There is a horizontal and inclined version of the procedure.
The optimum tilt angle is 45 °. The vertical method is not used, since this does not allow the eyes to develop at the lower levels. This leads to a decrease in yield.
Half-arch
The advantage of this method is the formation of a cover that protects from the sun and creates shade. This design is decorative. The tapestries are connected to the roof of other buildings to make them look harmonious.
A tapestry of this shape from plastic pipes is made similarly to a columnar one. An exception is the curved top, the curvature of which depends on the purpose of the design. If necessary, the top is additionally reinforced with columns on 2 sides, which prevents the semi-arch from falling.
Arch
This design is suitable for growing a large number of grapes in spacious areas. The trellis consists of 2 rows of support pillars, which are connected at the top with an arched tube. Along the entire height there are horizontal rods or wire, to which the vine clings.
The disadvantage of the arched structure is the need to build it with a height of more than 3 m. This makes it difficult to harvest, prune and inspect branches for diseases. The advantage is the ability to use the arch as a covering or to make a gazebo out of it. She also serves decorative purposes.
Conclusion
In order for self-made plastic pipe trellises to be useful, timely maintenance of the vineyard is also required. It consists of fertilizing, pruning and watering regularly.
If a disease is detected on the branches, the affected segments are removed. For treatment, chemicals are used, the action of which is directed against the fungus and insects.