Trellis Wicket Kit
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The Trellis Wicket Kit is designed for tomatoes and cucumbers and was developed at Neversink Farm for small-scale growers using lower-and-lean trellising.
Wickets can be combined with QLIPR Hooks, roller hooks, Tomahooks, or other lower-and-lean systems. Instead of leaning vines sideways, the lowered vine is laid or layered over the wickets. This keeps vines and fruit off the ground while reducing unnecessary handling and plant stress.
Wickets are made from zinc-plated, heavy-duty 6 mm steel. Each wicket is made from three pieces. A pack of 11 weighs more than 15 lb.
Place wickets at least every 20" within the row. Standard wickets hold vines approximately 17" off the ground.
SIZE GUIDE
30" bed — Use the 24" Wicket.
40" bed — Use the 34" Wicket.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LowCat or Wicket Risers — Raise the wickets approximately 10" for taller crops and longer vines.
Trellis Wicket Farm Starter Kit — 110-Wicket option for larger installations.
Trellis string is not included in the wicket kit.
Hook and Wicket
Hook and Wicket
Fast and Easy Trellising
Hook and Wicket
This system was developed at Neversink Farm by adapting proven large-scale trellising methods for small-scale growers.
You can combine Wickets with Qlipr Hooks, roller hooks, Tomahooks, or other vine-lowering systems to create the Hook and Wicket approach.
Traditional lower-and-lean systems move vines sideways as they are lowered. With wickets, the vine is lowered and supported on the wickets instead, helping keep fruit off the ground while reducing unnecessary handling.
The result is a faster, simpler trellising workflow with vines positioned at a more convenient height for harvest.
High production through the season from one cucumber planting using the QLIPR Hook and Wicket system.
Recommended
Trellis Support
QLIPR Hooks without wickets — A well-installed, reinforced support wire or pipe is needed for a traditional lower-and-lean setup.
Hook and Wicket — 1/2" EMT tubing can be laid across the trusses to support the system.
Selecting Your Hook
Hook length is based on the distance from the ground to your trellising support wire or pipe. Use the chart to choose the hook length that fits your setup.
The same sizing method applies to tomatoes and cucumbers. The goal is a comfortable working height. When using 1/2" EMT pipe, the chart positions the bottom of the hook approximately 45" to 53" above the ground. Add approximately 2" when using wire instead of pipe.
"If your workers are on ladders or step stools when trellising then you are burning money" - Conor Crickmore
Labor Saving
High Efficiency
Conor switched Neversink Farm to this system more than a decade ago to reduce the time spent trellising and lowering tomatoes each week. With the Qlipr system, one person can trellis the entire 100' × 30' tomato house in roughly half a day.
Education
Videos on Trellising
For more information about the QLIPR system, Hook and Wicket trellising, and setting up your own trellis, visit our YouTube Trellising playlist.
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Trellis Wicket FAQs
Use a 24-inch wicket for a 30-inch bed and a 34-inch wicket for a 40-inch bed. Place wickets at least every 20 inches along the row.
No. Wickets support lowered vines above the ground. Use them with a compatible lower-and-lean trellising system; QLIPR hooks and clips are sold separately.
Wickets hold lowered tomato or cucumber vines above the soil so they do not need to be leaned along the ground.
Yes. Wickets can be used with QLIPR hooks, roller hooks, Tomahooks and other compatible lower-and-lean systems.
Yes. Optional LowCat or Wicket Risers raise wickets by approximately 10 inches.
Plan to place wickets at least every 20 inches along the crop row. Calculate the total from your row lengths and review the available kit quantities.