Backyard Aquaponics
A place to discuss aquaponics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnZP1-0NsiM

I'm having a hard time upload pics so i linked a video of my set up.

What i'm trying to figure out is how to support my plants in my grow beds.

In the two empty grow beds I have planted cucumber. So i am looking for some inspiration on how to support the cucumbers and also my tomatoes.

Use the frame of the IBC to setup you support. Zipties, pvc pipe or wood and concrete reinforcing wire (Probably shouldn't use it if it's galvanized but I don't think this is ). This will be fairly strong if you do two sides in a corner. You can also let them sprawl. I've never had it happen with my setup but I think if too much weight was unsupported the plants done this way could pull themselves out of the grow bed by their weight.

You can make a cylinder out of concrete reinforcing wire and zip ties (using either 1 sheet or 2). The wire has 6 inch openings making it easy to reach through You should be able to use the frame of the IBC grow bed to secure these against tipping.

Another option is to learn how to prune the tomatoes in a one or two string setup (you'd of course have to figure out how to do this setup then).

This will give you a place to start.

This might help:

I use netting from the garden center.

My plan is to make a canopy over the system and tie strings down the each grow bed. So it'll be dual purpose. It'll provide shade for the ft and tie down points for the gb.