So the hops have now outgrown the first part of the trellis, so it was time to build the section section.
About 10 feet away, I am adding a second set of posts. These will be higher, and the growing twine will run on an angle between the posts to maximize the growing length.
The second posts will consist of a 10 foot 4"x4" post that is sunk about 30", with (3) 50 lb bags of concrete for a footer. I will then bolt on a 10 foot 2"x4" board, with a cross at the top with eyelets for the twine. That way at the end of the season I can take down the upper section.
The top of the cross is bolted on with two 5/16" diameter carriage bolts, and also supported with two small "L" brackets. All the hardware is galvanized to hold up to the weather.
The upper section will be bolted to the main post with two 1/2" diameter carriage bolts.
The two boards are overlapped 3 feet, making the overall height about 15 feet high.
The twine is strung through the eyelets at the top of the trellis, and secured to rope cleats on the side of the post.
The one post was done a few weeks ago since the Nugget vines were growing faster. They are about half way up the angled section of twine.
But the Cascades (on the right) are starting to catch up, but I think they are getting less afternoon sun due to the Maple tree.
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