Wooden Fences and Stakes

On the Yozgat uplands vineyards, orchards and pasture lie side by side, and each needs its own fence and support. Pasture needs thick, sturdy stakes, a vineyard rods of even diameter, and a young fruit sapling a support that is light but stands upright.

All the stakes and turned rods in this group are impregnated; the end in the ground lasts for years though it takes the most moisture. When ordering, just state the length, diameter and whether the end is pointed or flat. If you write the size of the area, we will work out the quantity together.

Choosing garden and vineyard stakes

Three things matter when choosing garden and vineyard stakes: length, diameter and point. The length is the height above ground plus the part to be buried; in loose soil the buried part should be longer. The diameter follows the load the stake will carry: corner stakes where the wire is tensioned should be thick, while those in between can be thinner. A sharpened point makes the stake easier to drive by hand or with a maul.

With fruit saplings, driving the stake on the windward side and keeping the tie loose enough not to squeeze the trunk helps the tree grow straight.