broken german queen- please help

11 years ago

Hi,

I had to bring my tomato plants in from a heavy wind two days ago, and last night I noticed that my largest plant, the heirloom German Queen, had a break in the main stem. It's about halfway severed, and other leaves and smaller branches got completely snapped off.

What can I do? She has one tomato about an inch in diameter and another one that's smaller than a pea, and I'd really like to keep her going.

There are more pictures here: http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z458/ErikaCoeur/My Plants/Broken German Queen Tomato/

Thanks!

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carolyn137
11 years ago
I've taped up tears that look worse than that and the patient lived.LOL

So get some tape and just tape it up. I've used scotch tape, adhesive tape and labelling tape, so whatever you might have around the house would probably work OK.

Carolyn
JazzyJuliebean
Original Author
11 years ago
That's a relief! How long should I leave the tape on?
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Kerol_82
11 years ago
Hi,

I'm a first time tomato grower but that happened to both my Mortgage Lifter and Big Beef after 2 thunderstorms. I just taped it up with Saran wrap about 1.5 inches wide much like you would a wound with a bandage and they survived just fine. I never removed the tape and they now each have about 25 fruits on them. Just make sure they're supported with a stake or something to keep them upright.
Goodluck.
noinwi
11 years ago
I use masking tape for those accidents. I just leave it on until it weathers and falls off. The break is usually healed by then.