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Re: Tomato Support

At 11:20 AM 2/16/97, Billy Williams wrote:
>I have been gardening in raised beds for two years now (this will be my
>third summer). I have tried trellising tomatoes and staking them and was
>not happy with the results. I am also concerned that using cages would
>not be very space efficient. My beds are all 3x12. I had thought that if
>there was some sort of removable contraption that could be built and
>that would serve as a tomato support that fit the entire bed it would be
>ideal. Some sort of framework I guess except removable and maybe even
>able to break down for storage after the season. Anyone have any ideas
>on this subject or any method you use with good results? Thanks.
>Mary (Napa, CA Zone 9)

I've had very good results with tomato cages made of 4 foot by 7 (8?) foot
concrete reinforcing mesh rolled lengthwise into a cylinder.  The result is
a tall cage about one and a half foot in diameter.  I just train the tomato
vine up the cage. It seems crowded but works well, keeps a small
"footprint" and the air circulates well around the vine.  Tomatoes are
partly protected from sun scald also.  You can cut some of the bottom cross
pieces if you want some "spikes" to stick in the ground but I've taken to
just pushing it some into the ground.  No other support usually needed
unless you have more than just a bit of wind.

Dan Dirkes, Poway, CA Zone warm and very behind in getting garden going this yr.
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