Is it passable to stake tomatoes or should those round rope (frame) be used instead? I have 6 plants in a row that cannot be supported. ...
I have 6 plants in a row that cannot be supported. I hold 6 others that are growing up against a fence. I figure I can tie some rope between the 4x4s 8 foot apart at different heights and the tomato plants up against the fence will follow that. Am I thinking correctly here?
The pole beans want staking too. Thinking 4' stakes with fencing for them to follow would be good?
i like to stake my tomatoes because the chain cages are not high satisfactory to hold my vines,it not a good idea to try and grow tomatoes against a paling,it blocks the sun and tomatoes need lots of sun. the pole beans has runners on them,and entail something to run on.good luck. just stake tomatoes
Tomatoes are hugely filling plants, especially when the tomatoes start ripening (all that water inside). You can't overdo the sturdiness of your supports. I've used teepees of six or seven tall rattan poles, but it was dicey and I had to tie the plants on adjectives over the place. The tall cages are best, and it's also best to put them contained by place when the plants are first put in the ground because they are so brittle. Since you haven't done that, just do your best and clear whatever support you use the strongest you can manage. I don't focus rope is going to cut it.
As for the pole beans, they need tall supports because they are going to grow like mad taller than 4 feet. Bamboo poles wigwams are good here. Be sure to keep hold of them picked at all times or they will stop producing.
Answers: We love to garden too. Tomatoes are so jammy if done properly. I would recommend the round wire frame for the best results. That way when the meander blows or it rains really heavy and you own nice juicy tomatoes, they shouldn't get tore up.
Be punctilious not to overwater, by the way. That can cause the tomatoes to split unfurl and they'll be ruined.
Good luck! I hope y'all enjoy a bountiful harvest. :o)