For my new tall spindle orchard I am putting in this spring I was
going to use Best Angle stakes just like you mentioned with larger
end posts. However, I wanted my trellis to be 10 ft tall to maximize
space and custom run stakes would need to be produced to get the 12'
length. With the small quantity I needed, it was not possible. I do
have Best Angle stakes on other trees and they are nice but they are
too expensive for single stakes at every tree for the new training
systems. I am still going to do a metal trellis but with the help of
my local fence builder.
Maybe the original poster could do the recycled decking material for
posts. I have seen a few pictures of trellises with this.
Nick Lucking
Field Manager
Cannon Valley Orchard
Cannon Falls, MN
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