Currant bush holders

Working on a personal plot is one of the most common occupations for both urban and rural residents. Self-cultivation of vegetable and berry crops is not only exciting, but also very profitable.

To obtain the maximum yield, gardeners and truck farmers resort to a huge number of tricks, and also introduce new agricultural technologies. Currant bushes did not bypass these manipulations, which need not only timely feeding and pruning, but also the creation of high-quality and geometrically correct bush holders.

The bush holder for currants and gooseberries is an indispensable tool for growing these crops. The maximum yield of red and white currants can be seen 5 years after planting, but black currants give a decent harvest not earlier than 6 years later.

By this time, a large number of shoots are formed on the plant, which are undesirable to cut and correct, therefore it is very difficult to overestimate the importance of supports, since it has the following functional significance:

• compact arrangement of the bush;
• simplification of harvesting;
• rodent protection;
• increase in the amount of the crop;
• prevention of deformation of shoots under the influence of negative environmental factors;
• ventilation of the root zone;
• reducing the risk of fungal diseases;
• prevention of contact of berries with the soil surface;
• simplification of agricultural work;
• no need to trim side shoots;
• the formation of a correct and beautiful crown.

To obtain the desired result, the support must not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also meet the following requirements:

• stability;
• security;
• long period of operation;
• aesthetic appearance;
• practicality.

For ease of use, the structure should be easy to assemble and dismantle. When choosing a support, novice gardeners need to take into account not only aesthetic wishes, but also the type of plant, the height of the bushes, as well as the volume of the crown.

Technological violations and non-observance of the size range can provoke the following design flaws:

• low height;
• tight coverage;
• overstated level;
• instability of the structure;
• rudeness and disproportion of the product.

Depending on the location of the bushes, the area of ​​plantings, as well as the design idea, experienced gardeners recommend paying attention to the following types of stands.

• On one rack - a simple design, which is presented in the form of a ring on one support. Disadvantages - instability, production only from thick metal, the complexity of installation near an adult plant. The ring of the fence can be made not only of metal, but also of fiberglass.
• On two racks - a product that has the appearance of a staple and supports only one part of the bush. It is best to use at least two supports to support the entire bush.
• On three legs - a universal design that has a high level of stability and reliability.For ease of installation and to prevent deformation of the crown, experts recommend making the structure collapsible.
• On four legs - a convenient model in which manufacturers often install a height adjuster. This trick allows you to harmoniously fit the product to any height of the bush.

Given the simplicity of the bush holder design, experts recommend making this device with your own hands from scrap materials. To make a functional product, you need to choose a material, pick up tools, and also make all the necessary measurements. It is the dimensions of the structure that play a key role in its functionality.

Before proceeding with the independent manufacture of the structure, you should prepare the necessary set of tools, which directly depends on the material used. If the structure consists of metal-plastic or propylene, then you will definitely need a screwdriver, a hammer and a knife.

Metal products can be made using a hammer, pliers, grinder and welding machine.

The easiest way is to make a structure out of wood, which requires a hacksaw, nails and a hammer.

Before proceeding with cutting the frame elements, it is necessary to take all measurements with a special construction tape measure and be sure to make a schematic drawing. Experienced summer residents do not recommend deviating from the planned dimensions and taking all measurements as accurately as possible

Given the high level of demand for these structures, engineers have developed a huge number of product options that can be made from the following materials:

• wood;
• PVC pipes;
• thermoplastic propylene products;
• composite metal-plastic.

The simplest product is a structure consisting of 3-4 stakes that are dug around the bush, and a rope that is pulled at the upper ends. The rope can be replaced with wooden slats, which are fixed with screws or nails to the top of the timber frame. The height and width of the product depend on the size of the bush.

Despite the simplicity of the design, its assembly has a number of tricks. After three slats have been attached to the legs, a bush must be placed inside the product, while carefully collecting all the shoots. When the support is installed in the planned place, you can start fixing the fourth final plank.

More reliable and durable is a metal structure, for the manufacture of which it is necessary to have not only iron pipes or slats, but also a special welding machine. This product can be either one-piece or collapsible. An obligatory final stage is the coating of the product with a protective paint, which will prevent the appearance of corrosive formations. The disadvantage is the large mass.

Modern summer residents prefer to use a more practical material such as plastic. It is products made from plastic water pipes that can increasingly be found in personal plots as supports and fences. From polypropylene and polyethylene, you can quickly and easily make a bush holder of any shape in a short period of time.

For the design, it is better to choose pipes with a diameter of 0.4 cm or 0.5 cm, as well as four tees, into which the workpieces will be inserted. To connect the parts, you can use a special soldering iron, construction glue or self-tapping screws.

If, apart from natural material, there is nothing at hand, then experienced gardeners recommend using wooden spears that can be cut from any tree. The branches should be well supported and double-branched at the upper end. The optimal height of the product is 50 cm. After the elements have been dug around the bush, hanging shoots can be placed on them. The design flaw is a short period of operation and low resistance to external factors.

If a large number of bushes are planted in one row, then it makes no sense to make a separate support for each plant. In this case, it is recommended to make a special fence, which provides for installation along the edges of the section of supports, with a height of at least 60 cm.As a support material, you can use a rope, cord or any metal wire that must be pulled between the supports several times. The stretched rope will become a support for the plant's shoots.

Currants are one of the favorite berries of many gardeners, the fruits of which are used not only for fresh consumption, but also for creating a large number of delicious treats. Despite its small size, the culture has a spreading crown and a large number of shoots that fall directly on the ground. To solve this problem, gardeners have come up with a special support.

The currant bush holder is a unique device that allows you not only to give an aesthetic appearance to the site, but also to avoid a large number of agrotechnical difficulties. This device can be purchased at specialized garden stores or made independently from available tools.

For information on how to make do-it-yourself bush holders, see the next video.