In our research we came across a youtube video from
GrowingYourGreens.com.
The video shows cucumbers growing vertically in a very narrow planter box. We felt this would be appropriate for our garden design because if it works we can save a lot of space. We did make the bed a bit wider. We changed the inside dimensions to 9.5" wide 60" long and 14.5" tall. The lattice is simple plastic garden fencing. We also built a similar bed for our sugar snap peas pictured next to the cucumber bed. Cucumber starts were planted approx 6" apart, sugar snap peas were planted in 2 rows 2" apart. The wood we used was leftover from a previous project. I would say if you went out and purchased everything new you would probably have no more than $25 into this design. Remember whenever growing in raised beds use the best organic matter you can find and follow
a mix recipe such as Mel's mix. We also mulch regularly with good organic compost.
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Just After Our Starts Were Planted
Our Lattice Was Built out of 2X4 Untreated Ash
Inside Dimensions 9.5"X60"X14.5" tall |
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| After 2.5 weeks |
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| We Used Nylon Zip Ties to Train the Cucumbers up the Trellis |
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| Peas Planted 6/1/12 Sprouted After 3 Days |
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| Sugar Snap Peas After 3.5 Weeks |
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| Another View at 3.5 Weeks |
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