Market Farming

[T A Patterson <greengenes AT comcast.net>]

Thanks, Janet. 
I have the netting an use it with zinnias, etc.
I confess I haven't _tried_ it with dahlias.  I thought it would be
difficult to raise up as the plants grew tall.  Clearly a lack of
imagination on my part....
Perhaps the solution was under my nose.
Thanks for helping me think bigger. /Ted

 On 6/22/05 4:47 PM, "Janet Bachmann" <janetb AT ncat.org> wrote:
> Last year I used flower support netting brand name Hortnova and it
> worked fine for the tall dahlias, snapdragons, and other flowers that
> tend to fall over and grow crooked.  I am using it again this year.  I
> think I purchased it from Fred C. Gloeckner (1-800-345-3787) or Hummerts
> (1-800-325-3055).  It is sold in rolls the width of a planting bed and
> various lengths and is not expensive.  It is stretched horizontally
> across the length of a bed, ideally before the plants are up.  You can
> use T-posts or rebar or other stakes to stretch and support the net, and
> move it up high enough to support the plants.  I think some people use
> two layers.  You may be able to find a photo on the Association of
> Specialty Cut Flower Growers Web site, www.ascfg.org.  Look for the wrap
> up of the 2003 Southern regional meeting
> http://www.ascfg.org/SWrapUpPics03.asp   I hope this is helpful.
> 
> T A Patterson wrote:
>> I'm looking for ideas on staking tall dahlias, the long-stemmed ones that
>> run 4-6 ft., perfect for cutflowers.