stehaggan Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well after returning from Oz - fantastic place.. I am still knackered but already cracking on with the allotment as I haven't planted a thing yet. I need to make some pea frames (4 of them) for some 2 meter by 1 meter beds. Last year I had one bed with runner beans in with a frame i made from bamboo canes and string... typical triangle frame. But when the plants reached the top they started to topple over and bend etc and it was a nightmare keeping them up so this year I want to build some strong ones I can use each year that wont topple under weight... any ideas?? I need help from fellow pea growers please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have 2 huge poles banged in each side of my raised bed,with pea netting looped over another pole going across the two,so there is scrambling space each side. I think it is also heavy-duty stapled to the pole at the top,as my Husband doesn't do anything by half's! Thats for the peas - the beans grow up a big wigwam of canes that I bought ready wigwammed (if that makes sense),and in a large pot. Never had any problem with stability with either of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Oi Ste what's happening with your broody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I use an 'A' frame type made from 40mm x 40mm channel 3meters long 2.5 meters high 700mm wide with canes on both sides,thats never blown over for runner beans and french climbing. I also use 2 arris fence panels clamped togeather at the top for french climbing beans that does blow over through but not when I use it for tall peas I also use wigwams made out of canes with great success and have done for more than 30 years for both french climbing and runners beans as well as sweet peas I get the odd one blow over late in the season but that's nearly all ways when a old cane snaps at the base the nice thig about wigwams is that if you grow more than one variety of bean you can keep them apart from each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamV Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I use an 'A' frame type made from 40mm x 40mm channel 3meters long 2.5 meters high 700mm wide with canes on both sides,thats never blown over for runner beans and french climbing. I also use 2 arris fence panels clamped togeather at the top for french climbing beans that does blow over through but not when I use it for tall peas I also use wigwams made out of canes with great success and have done for more than 30 years for both french climbing and runners beans as well as sweet peas I get the odd one blow over late in the season but that's nearly all ways when a old cane snaps at the base the nice thig about wigwams is that if you grow more than one variety of bean you can keep them apart from each other This is the kind of frame that I've been using and it is really great for this kind of purpose. So yeah, I vote for this advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks I have made some a frames from wood using 2.4m lengths so thy are 2.4m long and a bit shorter as I have dug them into the ground. I've put a wood beam Across the top and all around the bottom so hopefully it won't fall over and will goodnight of goodies. All I need to do now is to decide whether to use string to make the climbers or use pea netting? I'm thinking string from Top to bottom in rows. Thanks for ur help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Lidl are having some obelisks in from Thursday 14th. A set of 2. Another way is to make a mini fence of welmesh for them to grow up. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
