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Re: Tomato Plants (ROMA -UV)

Doug,

In the square foot method, tomatoes and other vineing crops are grown
vertically (Exceptions like pumpkins and watermelons noted).  I grow cherry
tomatoes in cages.  I think they need the support.

I grow tomatoes on vertical frames made out of 1/2 water pipe, 8 feet high.
 Stock at most plumming centers.  I use the elbows and had a piece of pipe
cut at 4 feet for the top.  I push the pipe one foot in the ground and attach
it to the block using the omega shaped clamp designed for the pipe.  I've
attached a nylon growing trellis, looks like nylon string made into 4 inch by
4 inch squares, and attached it to the pipe using nylon cable tie wraps.  I
 pinch the suckers, the stems growing out at a 45 degree angle to the main
stem and let the plant grow right up the trellis, weaving it in and out as it
grows.  Hope this helps.

Ed in SW Illinois

Note:  Any other sqft'ers on Gardens having trouble with the mail???  I
haven't received any mail this weekend.

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