Can I product my "tomato cages", from aluminun? OK, Everyones out of the metal(galvinized ones), can I make mine from...
OK, Everyones out of the metal(galvinized ones), can I make mine from the aluminun from an old TV antenna? Will this mess up or hurt the flavor of them?
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Great view, utilise available resources.
No harm will come to your plants or fruit.
This won't overexploit your plants at all.
Great environmental option, and frugal too.
Two things to remember: Your DIY cage need to have vertical and horizontal supports (just sticking the antenna surrounded by won't work because they need something sticking out to climb) and it needs to be sturdy adequate to support the weight of the fruit. If you're doing cherry tomatoes, it won't need to be intensely sturdy. Beefsteak or big-boy varieties will need better support.
Answers: OMG if I were there I would hug you! I have a sneaking suspicion that Mother earth will bless you with a ton of tomato's. If you can focus it up it can be a tomato's! We have used wooden window frames (minus the glass), pvc pipe, broken pasture chair, and have made several next to long sticks put together like a tepee. the one thing to remember is that you necessitate to be careful when you tie them up. do not use fishing line. it will cut your plants. Old pantyhose work best and string does honest, just don't get it too tight.
Good Luck!