Before the work began, the students learned about how Ethylene Gas is often used to ripen vegetables and fruits that are prematurely picked (click here for more information on Ethylene gas) and how using green bags to store fruits and vegetables makes them last longer. Some interesting facts about tomatoes and cucumbers were then discussed like how most of the tomatoes produced today are turned into salsa and not Ketchup (click here for the fun facts)
The students then helped install several posts and stringed up twine between each post to be used as support for the growing bean plants. Using slipknots, the students then attached several tomato plants to the rows of twine above to help guide their growth.
Lastly, the kids assembled about sixteen trellis structures that were placed over each cucumber plant. The trellis’ were made out of recycled 1”x1” posts and attached together at the top with a bolt/nut and garden twine. The students then threaded twine through three pre-drilled holes on each leg of the trellis for further stability and guidance for the cucumber plants.
A great time was had by all!
