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Re: Vertical tomatoes

On Mon, 2 Feb 1998 10:53:51 -0600 (CST) jpittenger@selma.bsu.edu (Julia
Pittenger) writes:
>I have recently read several comments in different forums regarding
>decreased production when tomatoes are trained up a "string trellis."  
>Last year, I used the exact pole--string idea from Mel's book and
thought 
>things went pretty well.  I grew Early Girl and Sweet 100.  Neither had
>great amounts of fruit, but seemed OK.  Does anyone have any comments
>about this decreased production debate or some suggestions to increase
the >crop? 

I have always trellised my indeterminate plants, with good yields, so
have nothing for comparison. But this reminds me to remind all who
trellis to test the strength of your trellis netting at the start of the
season. Last spring I had a trellis break when it was fully loaded with a
very heavy set of tomatoes. This can be a real disaster after all of your
efforts getting tomatoes to that stage.

The trellis was starting it's third season. The manufacturer guarantees
the netting for 20 years. Burpee replaced the netting without question.
But the point is that it does not last 20 years. (in Southern California)
If you can't break it with your hands, it will probably last another
season.

oldjohn@juno.com
John Orwick
El Monte, CA [20 miles east of Los Angeles]

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