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Posted by axydlbaaxr 4 (My Page) on

Sat, May 30, 09 at 12:27

Hi ya'll.
I'm working on a new DIY tomato system and am looking for people who like DIY projects and LOVE tomato gardening (but hate all the tying up of plants, etc) to try out this project with me. I've put instructions online and am more than willing to answer questions. It takes less than 20 minutes to build and can be disassembled for storage.

Here is a link that might be useful: DIY tomato system

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Posted by greenhouseland 7 (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 27, 09 at 1:01

So, how is it going? Are your tomatoes climbing well? I am going to try your idea! Thanks.

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Posted by axydlbaaxr 4 (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 27, 09 at 12:47

It's going well! We just had some 90+ degree days and the tomatoes just started to take off. Everything seems to be working as planned! I'll be posting more pictures at the site very soon!

The trellising works sooooo well! You do have to gently push the top end of the plant one direction or another every few days, but it seems so much less stressful on the plant that tying them up...not to mention less time consuming.

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Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on
Tue, Feb 1, 11 at 9:59

This is absolutely fantastic info! It is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much for sharing how to make these.

Thanks!
~Wendy

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Posted by weedlady Central OH 5 (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 7, 11 at 9:57

Posted a query at your Tormato website but think I will ask here, too, so others may view your answer in GW. What do you do when the plant starts to produce suckers? Pinch them as you would in a traditionally-staked tomato?
My tomatoes always grow to 6-7 feet or so in my compost-filled raised beds... Will it support that tall a plant?
Thanks for a cool idea. I love to experiment even after 40 years of gardneing so likely will be trying a few.

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Posted by
Sean North NJ
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Wed, Jul 13, 11 at 18:48

Some of my tomato cages have some rust on them. Is there a problem using them?
Thanks for your help.

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