RE: Tomato support
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- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:59:39 -0700
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Here's what my roommate did about his flourishing tomatoes needing support:
This is hard for me to explain, so attached is a picture of the setup.
Here's what you'll need:
1. 2 2x4's
2. Twine
3. Staple gun
4. Hammer
5. Nails
I hope this helps!
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From: Pat Meadows [p*@meadows.pair.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2000 3:30 AM
To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: Tomato support
On Tue, 25 Apr 2000 22:56:21 -0700, you wrote:
>As spring planting is upon us (or at least it is in San Diego
>County), I am faced with an ongoing dilemma -- how to support my
>kazillion tomato plants. I've tried those conical wire cages
>(awful), setting up horizontal netting in layers (so-so), a wood and
>irrigation hose contraption (has promise). What is your best
>solution?
>
I agree that the conical cages are no good.
I like (round) cages made out of concrete reinforcing wire
or hog fencing, or "tomato cage wire." I reinforce each
cage by pounding two stakes into the ground on opposite
sides of the cage, and "weaving" the stake in-and-out of the
wire.
Pat
Tomatos Galore.jpg
