An end support 10 comprises an inverted U-shaped support member 14, the ends of the limbs 16 of which are fitted, in use, to a gutter element 12, and an inverted U-shaped brace member 24, the ends of the limbs 26 of which are fitted, in use, to the gutter element, wherein the support member is shaped to define retaining regions 20 co-operable with the brace member such that the brace member serves to support the support member in an upstanding configuration. Also disclosed is a crop growing and support system comprising a gutter and an end support as previously described?