Mittleider Gardening: How To Build T-Frames for Vertical Gardening

These six foot wide Mittleider T-frames for vertical gardening are one of the keys to maximizing your harvest from a four foot wide ...

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Key insights about video Mittleider Gardening: How To Build T-Frames for Vertical Gardening

🌱 The T-posts are being installed to support the vertical plants in the row boxes of the mid-lighter gardening method.

🌱 To make the T-posts, 7 treated 4x4 lumber pieces that are 8 feet tall were used, with crossbars that are 6 feet long.

🌱 Pre-drilled holes were made and 3-inch galvanized screws were used to attach the crossbars to the support pieces.

🌱 The 8-foot tall posts were set into the ground using a post hole digger and made level with the help of a level.

🌱 The use of 2x4s on the outside of the T-frame system provides stability to support the weight of growing plants.

🌱 By growing into the aisles, more light and space can be utilized, increasing productivity in a small area.

🌱 Nine-gauge tension wire was used to create four rows where plants can be attached for growing.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 The video introduces the process of putting in T-posts for the vertical plants in the row boxes.

01:15 The T-posts are set into the ground using a post hole digger and a level to ensure they are straight.

02:07 The 6-foot horizontal support is nailed onto the T-posts.

04:06 The video addresses the concern of wasted space in the aisles, explaining that the crossbars extend into the aisles and still allow sufficient light and space to walk.

04:47 The tension wire is installed using bolts and turnbuckles to keep it tight.

07:04 The video concludes by discussing the practicality of the tea frame system and provides links to purchase the necessary materials.

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Q&A

What are T-posts used for in gardening?

T-posts are used to support vertical plants as they grow in row boxes in the mid to lighter gardening method.

How far apart should T-posts be placed?

T-posts should be placed no more than 10 feet apart in a 20-foot length bed.

How tall should the T-posts be?

The T-posts should be 8 feet tall.

How do you attach the crossbars to the T-posts?

The crossbars are attached to the T-posts by cutting support pieces from 4x4 lumber, drilling holes, and using screws.

How do you secure the wire on the T-posts?

The wire can be secured on the T-posts by wrapping it around the post and using turnbuckles or by using a kit that includes special items to tighten and secure the wire.