Things You'll Need:
- 8 10-foot bamboo poles
- 14-inch plastic zip tie
- trowel
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Step 1
Using a trowel, delineate the base of your trellis by drawing a circle that is four feet in diameter.
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Step 2
Visualize the final spacing of the poles by laying them out in even increments around the circle (it should look like a sun when you’re finished). Then pick up each pole and drive it 18 to 24 inches into the ground.
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Step 3
Create the teepee by gathering the poles together at the top. Secure the poles by placing a 14-inch plastic zip tie around them. Place the zip tie about six inches below the top of the poles, then cinch it tight. Clip off the tail of the zip tie. If you’re short you may need to enlist a tall person, or a step stool, to help with this step.
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Step 4
Make a small mound of soil at the base of each pole and plant five seeds (such as peas or pole beans) in each mound. After the seeds germinate, thin out the two weakest seedlings and then train the vines up the poles. Make the most of your garden space by planting salad greens like lettuce, arugula, or spinach in the center of the teepee. The growing vines will shade the salad greens and extend their harvest period.
