There are different grades of 1x7 galvenized guy strand cable.  you will want to make sure you select "Extra High Strenght" EHS Class A cable which will hold the most.  You will find cheaper cable and usually it's one type above that will hold less weight.  Be very careful when selcting your cable.

 Selecting the correct cable diameter will depend on a few factors.

• Distance of row
• Number of plants planted in row
• Full grown plant weight (Average is 35lbs, we use 45lbs to account for rain and wind)

For example if you have a row that's 200 feet long with 55 plants in the row your total weight for that row would be (55 x 40 = 2,000 lbs).  According to the cart on the left you could use 5/32 and above to support the row.  We don't reccommend going below 3/16 cable so that should be the minimum.  The lenght of the row will also distribute the weight so the longer the row is the less the formula works above.  Call us for fill out the free hop yard layout to have us help you.

You also have to select either 1x7, 7x7 or 7x19 cable, we recommend going with 1x7 which will last longer on V design hop yards. Many people use 7x19 cable which we DO NOT RECOMMEND.  The areas where the cables cross in a V design rub and after 5-7 years the tiny strands in the 7x19 begin to break and can cause total failure.

Please contact us at 585-869-9641