What can I use to hold my tomato plants up?

The most common ways to support tomato plants is with:

1. Trellis, or against fencing.
2. Tomato cages or fully surrounding supports.
3. A frame supporting a series of wires or strings for ‘cordon’ type growing.
4. Simple stakes beside each plant to which each tomato plant is tied.

Is it better to stake or cage tomatoes?

Staking takes up less space than caging. Simple to install. The vines & tomatoes are up off the ground, resulting in cleaner fruit and less rotting. it is easy to see the tomatoes and easy to harvest.

How do I stop my planters from tipping?

If the pots are in a row, place a piece of rebar or another rod across the tops of the pots, securing each end of the bar to a post, advises North Carolina State University. The bar holds the pots in place and prevents tipping. Alternatively, place one or more lighter pots inside a heavy, larger pot that won’t tip.

When should I start supporting tomato plants?

Do this when planted initially, as it’s easier when the tomato is young and small to avoid damaging the roots. When the plant reaches 12″ in height, loosely tie the stem to the supporting stake using natural, degradable twine or upcycled strips of t-shirts or hosiery.

How do you stake tomatoes without a cage?

It’s pretty simple to construct- just pound 2 metal t-posts in the ground and stretch your wire fencing between them. You can do a long stretch of fence, placing posts every 6-8 ft. Then tie up the stems with twine or string just as you would if you were using a single stake.

How do you secure a top heavy planter?

Secure the Container Instead of leaving potted plants on a balcony, make a box to securely hold the pots. Screw, tie or otherwise affix the container to the ground, a fence, a wall or another structure. Affix pots together so they support each other.

What happens if you don’t stake tomato plants?

Without some attachment to a stake, fence or cage, most tomato plants will flop onto the ground where slugs and other pests may chew on the leaves and later feast on the fruit. Getting those plants up off the ground also allows air to circulate through the foliage of the plant, helping to prevent disease.