Hi just started on my plot ...have bought some mangetout plants from the garden centre...I know they need support but what would be the best structure to use ....ie wigwam...and do I need netting aswell....sorry be prepared for lots of questions over the coming weeks as I am a bit of a novice
Thanks
mangetout
Re: mangetout
It all depends what you have available.
Mange tout peas normally grow to about 3' tall, so anything that they can climb up will do.
Canes or sticks in a wigwam as you suggested would be OK, twiggy (leafless) sticks cut out of a hedge would be better, an bit of old wire netting or plastic fencing mesh or a trellis (bought or home made)or a frame with twine woven like a coarse net, in fact anything that looks like it could work.
The peas are not fussy, as long as they can grab hold of something and grow upwards.
Mange tout peas normally grow to about 3' tall, so anything that they can climb up will do.
Canes or sticks in a wigwam as you suggested would be OK, twiggy (leafless) sticks cut out of a hedge would be better, an bit of old wire netting or plastic fencing mesh or a trellis (bought or home made)or a frame with twine woven like a coarse net, in fact anything that looks like it could work.
The peas are not fussy, as long as they can grab hold of something and grow upwards.
Tony
Disclaimer: I almost certainly haven't a clue what I'm talking about.
Disclaimer: I almost certainly haven't a clue what I'm talking about.