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Staking Tomatoes Over 5 Feet?

9 years ago

My Amana Orange and White Beauty tomatoes have really outgrown the 54" metal cages I'd provided them. With their late blooming fruit and a big wind their branches have severely bent downward. What's the best way to support these large growing varieties?

TIA

Comments (3)

osagecounty
9 years ago
I use a mix of Texas Tomato cages and 8' plastic covered metal poles. For the taller tomatoes like Sun Gold I use both.
seysonn
9 years ago
Just let them cascade, if there is room around the cage.
Anothe option would be to tie 3 or more stakes to the cage (extension) and tie the branches to them.
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osagecounty
9 years ago
Yes, tie the cascading branches to poles.

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