Re: Small Space Optimaztion. Vines on Fence?

In a message dated 07/11/00 4:07:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rtalley@tbcnet.com writes:

> Can I put a wire mesh fence 
>  around the perimeter and allow the vines to grow up the fence, effectively 
>  increasing the vine lengths and leaf surface area???
I cannot see why not. But reinforce that fence! And watch out that a fruit 
does not set up there on the fence and eventually tear itself down as it 
reaches 50+ pounds.
I usually let at least one vine grow up a fence just for the 
gee whiz!" effect it has on tourists. Or out of sheert laziness.

John in San Jose

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