KaylaWildflower
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Hi, I'm having a 20' long single-wire high-cordon trellis built for muscadine grapes in my North Florida back yard. Our soil is mostly sandy. The question is, for just a 20' long trellis, do I need a bracing system? My research indicates the H-brace is strongest, but it adds at least 6' to each end, creating a space problem.
Then again, the earth anchor or tie back post add maybe as much space, AND create a trip hazard.
An ag extension agent says, "I do not think major braces and tighteners will be necessary," and recommends this design. The instructions do not even mention bracing, just say to set the end posts angled slightly away from each other.
What do people think?
Then again, the earth anchor or tie back post add maybe as much space, AND create a trip hazard.
An ag extension agent says, "I do not think major braces and tighteners will be necessary," and recommends this design. The instructions do not even mention bracing, just say to set the end posts angled slightly away from each other.
What do people think?