How to Build Orchard and Vineyard Trellises (with USS Max-Ten 200 Hi-Tens Fence Wire)

This succinct and highly- technical manual will tell you much of what you need to know to install trellising for your vineyard or high-density fruit tree plantings. The book includes an overview of trellising materials -- the best posts and post sizes, wire gauges and types and installation tools needed. Sections detailing such things as:

• Laying out the trellis line
• Placing end posts
• Planting the trees or vines
• String the guide wire
• Driving the line posts
• Constructing end-post brace assemblies
• Stringing the line wires
• Splicing wire
• Stapling high-tensile wire
• Tensioning wire and measuring wire tension
• Grounding trellis wire for lightning protection

Also covered are various trellising designs including Three- and Six-wire vertical, Geneva curtain type, and Tatura.

An indispensable source of information.