Sisal Rope Size

SAMPLER · May 12, 2010

Just curious what ever one chooses to use for sisal rope diamater.

1/4" tested at 50#
3/8" tested at 105#

Is 50# test enough for a standard hope bine support?

Maddmann · May 12, 2010

I know that it is probably overkill bit I ran 2 stands of the 3/8" for each flavor.

GilaMinumBeer · May 12, 2010

I go with the 3/8" and still have some that barely survive the season. It's not just the hop bine the rope needs to support but also a water soaked hop, winds, and water soaked bines with winds.

I'd actually go with 1/2" if I could get it in something other than 25 foot rolls. i basically use about 450 foot of line per year.

SAMPLER · May 12, 2010

GilaMinumBeer said:
I go with the 3/8" and still have some that barely survive the season. It's not just the hop bine the rope needs to support but also a water soaked hop, winds, and water soaked bines with winds.

I'd actually go with 1/2" if I could get it in something other than 25 foot rolls. i basically use about 450 foot of line per year.

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HoppyDaze · May 12, 2010

1/4" is more than enough. Thats what I use...

samc · May 12, 2010

Nylon fishing line, almost invisible - makes people wonder exactly how my hops are growing with nothing holding them up. The bines will wrap around almost anything.

likwidbliss · May 12, 2010

I used chain

HoppyDaze · May 12, 2010

animal/human tendons and ligaments work well too

SAMPLER · May 12, 2010

Do most people use a single line or make a split "V" for each plant? I'm considering using a single line that would support my 2 main bines per plant. I think for simplicity this would work best. If is do go this direction I will definitely be using 3/8" sisal.

wyzazz · May 12, 2010

Maddmann said:
I know that it is probably overkill bit I ran 2 stands of the 3/8" for each flavor.

Yup, me too! It's cheap enough that I'd rather not take a chance.

Retrofit · May 12, 2010

1) 1/4 twine per grouping (2-3 bines). Never had an issue.

Bobby_M · May 12, 2010

Oh, this year I actually went with a huge roll of thinner twine but doubled up. I also run two lines up per plant and have them secured to the horizontal about 2' apart.

GilaMinumBeer · May 12, 2010

Two per for me too. 3 bines each drop to form a Vee.

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