Cucumber plants aim high. They need something to hold onto so they can climb. Plant stakes or trellises help them grow he althily and bear more fruit more easily. Cucumber trellises – which ones are suitable for this?
Which climbing aids are suitable for cucumber plants?
Cucumber trellises include sticks, ropes, trellises or self-made trellises made of wood and plastic nets. What is important is the non-slip surface for tender cucumber shoots and a sufficient height of 1 to 2 meters.
Cucumber plants need space to grow. It is therefore essential to plan the recommended planting distance. Also note that not every climbing aid is suitable for cucumber plants. Because tender cucumber shoots want coarse, fibrous material so that they don't slip off. Climbing aid for cucumbers - these are suitable:
- Trellis
- Rods or ropes
- Spiral sticks
- Self-built trellis
Sticks or ropes for cucumbers should be straight. The cucumber plants use their climbing organs to wind themselves around the trellis and hold on tightly.
Trellis is suitable for cucumber plants that grow wider and produce heavy fruits. Here you not only tie the main shoots, but also the side shoots. Spiral sticks with a smooth surface are suitable for tomatoes but less suitable for cucumbers.
Do you want to grow cucumbers yourself? Then you should purchase suitable climbing aids in advance (€59.00 on Amazon) for the garden or greenhouse or make them yourself.
Suitable cucumber trellis for garden and balcony
Anchor plant poles made of bamboo, wood or metal with a non-slip surface at regular intervals in the garden bed and connect them with a net.
Attach a 1 to 2 meter high plant support grid behind the pot on the balcony. Loosely tie cucumber plants over 10 centimeters high with cable ties or bag fasteners. Then gradually attach the cucumber shoots to the plant support grid as they grow.
Proven cucumber trellis in the greenhouse
Ropes, climbing lines or nets are ideal for the greenhouse. To attach and extend the trellis, connect it to the roof structure and wrap it spirally around the main shoots of the cucumber plants according to the height growth. Before the cucumber plants hit the roof, shorten the shoots and pinch out side shoots. This prevents limitless growth and encourages more flowers and fruit production.
Buy a cucumber trellis or make it yourself?
For cucumber plants, it doesn't matter whether the climbing aid is purchased or made yourself. The advantage of a self-made trellis is that the size and shape can be customized depending on the location and planting.
Build your own cucumber trellis
You can easily build a stable and light trellis yourself using wooden posts and plastic nets. This is what you need:
- Wooden posts
- cords
- Plastic net
- Wire
After you have chosen a sunny, wind-protected cucumber location, simply attach wooden posts to the ground at a distance of 1.5 meters. Make sure that the posts still protrude 1 to 2 meters from the ground. Then stretch the plastic net tightly around the posts. So that everyone is connected.
Tips & Tricks
Do you still have an old swing frame? Then simply convert it into a cucumber trellis by attaching a net. Creative climbing aids create a visual eye-catcher in the garden.
