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Posted by david8n 4 (My Page) on

Tue, Feb 7, 12 at 20:02

hello all I am trying some heirloom tomatoes this year which I have never done I normally just bought what ever plants I could but this year I am starting my own. My question is I am in west central MN and I will have indeterminet plants what would be the best way to keep about 30 of them up off the ground? and what kinda space should I plan on them taking up? I still plan on growing my viva italia's as they have been good for canning as I make about 150 jars of salsa and need them all done at once. plans so far for plants are pink brandywine, mortgage lifter and oregen early any other good suggestions for cold north

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Posted by dickiefickle 5B DousmanWi. (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 8, 12 at 0:17

Deep straw mulch,let them sprawl . Need about 5 feet each . Eva Purple Ball ,Chapman and Indian Stripe

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Posted by david8n 4 (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 9, 12 at 15:27

What If I don't have enough room to let them just sprawl

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Posted by digdirt 6 -7 AR (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 9, 12 at 16:49

Cages are by far the most popular. Cages made from CRW (concrete reinforcing wire). Just search 'cages' on this forum for all the details.

Next option is stakes - your choice of material but 6' metal works well. Many discussions here about 'stakes' too.

Then there is what is called Florida weave, cattle panels, tripods, etc. Lots of options.

Dave

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Posted by kathywide (My Page) on
Thu, Feb 9, 12 at 17:12

Dave's suggestion is good! Cages are a little bit of investment the first year but then they last a long, long time. Here is a link that explains how to build your own.

Here is a link that might be useful: How to build tomato cages to support tomato plants

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