Search
Latest topics
» N&C Midwest September 2023by OhioGardener 9/23/2023, 7:06 pm
» Closing beds for winter
by OhioGardener 9/23/2023, 7:03 pm
» Famous Gardening Quotes
by OhioGardener 9/23/2023, 12:51 pm
» Foodbank’s composting program creates food from food
by OhioGardener 9/22/2023, 8:29 am
» What Have You Picked From Your Garden Today
by OhioGardener 9/21/2023, 1:15 pm
» Turning existing garden beds into SFG
by jemm 9/20/2023, 7:35 am
» updating my mix - what should I add
by sanderson 9/18/2023, 5:04 am
» Senseless Banter...
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 11:37 pm
» Walking stick kale
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 12:27 am
» Lumber and measuring for SFG boxes
by sanderson 9/16/2023, 12:21 am
» Avatar issues
by Guinevere 9/14/2023, 7:53 pm
» Ohio Gardener's Greenhouse
by OhioGardener 9/14/2023, 5:27 pm
» Happy Birthday!!
by sanderson 9/11/2023, 4:40 pm
» When to harvest? / Watermelon seedlings
by sanderson 9/9/2023, 6:07 pm
» Hornets Nest
by sanderson 9/8/2023, 8:15 pm
» Tropical Storm Hilary
by jennyjo37 9/5/2023, 5:31 pm
» A square foot garden in a round bed.
by alicej 9/4/2023, 3:39 am
» Determinate Cherry Tomato for Greenhouse
by OhioGardener 9/2/2023, 6:52 pm
» N&C Midwest August 2023
by Scorpio Rising 8/31/2023, 9:01 am
» Hurricane
by Scorpio Rising 8/30/2023, 7:25 am
» No-Fail Zucchini Bread
by OhioGardener 8/28/2023, 11:11 am
» buying compost small town SW Pennsylvania
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 6:41 pm
» Phosphate
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 3:43 pm
» Topping brand new SFG box with more gorgeous compost???
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 3:36 pm
» 8 Great Vegetables for Fall Planting
by sanderson 8/27/2023, 2:58 pm
» What are you eating from your garden today?
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 7:19 pm
» Flowers to attract hummingbirds
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 6:59 pm
» Hoss Tools Seeds 50% off
by OhioGardener 8/26/2023, 6:25 pm
» Fall is For Garlic Planting
by OhioGardener 8/24/2023, 6:27 pm
» shop lights vs grow lights
by OhioGardener 8/24/2023, 10:16 am
Google
Tomato Issues
+2
donnainzone5
scbusf
6 posters
Page 1 of 1
Tomato Issues
Well, I think I may have made a mistake in choosing tomato plants. I have 4 squares (out of an 8 square box) allocated to tomatoes. I bought plants at a local garden center because I got a slow start and didn't get my seeds planted in time.
I got plants like Better Boy, and 3 others ... I don't recall all off the top of my head. Are these going to be too big for my 4 squares?
And what types of supports does everyone prefer? Cages, stakes, something else? The 4 squares are against my house (long story) and I don't want to build the support netting with metal that Mel talks about in the book.
Sherry
I got plants like Better Boy, and 3 others ... I don't recall all off the top of my head. Are these going to be too big for my 4 squares?
And what types of supports does everyone prefer? Cages, stakes, something else? The 4 squares are against my house (long story) and I don't want to build the support netting with metal that Mel talks about in the book.
Sherry
scbusf- Posts : 33
Join date : 2010-03-27
Tomato Supports
If you do not wish to build or purchase one (although you could paint the metal portion), you might want to consider the tomato supports at Gardener's Supply. They even come with optional height extenders! There's a choice of green or red.
Last year, some of my tomato plants were more than 7' tall, and I was glad I had that type of support structure for them.
Last year, some of my tomato plants were more than 7' tall, and I was glad I had that type of support structure for them.
Re: Tomato Issues
scbusf wrote:
I got plants like Better Boy, and 3 others ... I don't recall all off the top of my head. Are these going to be too big for my 4 squares?
Yes, they will be big, and yes, you will have room.
scbusf wrote:And what types of supports does everyone prefer? Cages, stakes, something else? The 4 squares are against my house (long story) and I don't want to build the support netting with metal that Mel talks about in the book.
As Donna suggested, some type of support is in order. One option that is seldom mentioned on the forum, that worked for me very nicely last year, is an old school wood lattice, purchased or made. I made mine from 1x2 size scraps. Vertical pieces about one foot apart, horizontal pieces about one foot apart. Come to think of it, it almost looks like a grid in a vertical position. I used garden ribbon/tape to support the vines as needed.
Tomato support
I have been using stakes, or cages and stakes for years. You can buy those very long stakes made of steel covered with green plastic. They will last for years. If tomato plants became too long I just cut them. I cut my tomato plants severely, I must admit, but it have never diminished their productivity.
Jola-
Posts : 107
Join date : 2010-03-23
Location : Lansing area, MI (5b)
Re: Tomato Issues
I've been using Ultomato cages for 2 seasons now and really like them.
I get them for under $70 each at my local Home Depot (see link below).
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgg/R-100643901/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
They can be taken apart for easy storage at the end of the season.
I get them for under $70 each at my local Home Depot (see link below).
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgg/R-100643901/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
They can be taken apart for easy storage at the end of the season.
Re: Tomato Issues
ummmmm... I think you have a typo in the price... $70 for tomato cages??? LOL
(The link says $6.97)
(The link says $6.97)
Wyldflower-
Posts : 530
Join date : 2010-03-21
Age : 72
Location : Colorado Springs, CO Zone 5b
Re: Tomato Issues
Thanks everyone! I have bamboo stakes with the plants for now. I saw that the Ultomato ones can be added later if needed. So I think I will see how my stakes do and then figure something out later if I need to.
Sherry
Sherry
scbusf- Posts : 33
Join date : 2010-03-27
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|