Jun. 7—It's about time for home gardeners to transplant their tomato seedlings to garden beds in Maine. That means it's also time to provide some support for those growing plants. Shortly after you ...
Master Gardener Bob Woods hs been growing tomatoes for 75 years. Bob had advice for helping your tomatoes grow strong and free of disease and pests. SUPPORT YOUR TOMATOES - Tomatoes - fairly easy crop ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For gardeners, a tomato cage is a vital tool that provides essential support for all kinds of climbing vegetables, including tomatoes, ...
Numerous readers of this column have been calling or emailing me over the last couple of weeks to inquire about the tomato cages I apparently wrote about here in the past. The problem is, that when I ...
Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get better harvests and healthier plants. There are lots of tomato cages and staking options on the market and ...
If you're looking for a novel and cheap outdoor holiday decoration, these tomato-cage-turned-Christmas-tree decorations are inexpensive and fun. You'll need some 3-tier wire tomato cages, black ...
It's almost tomato-planting time, and if you know your tomatoes, you know they'll need a sturdy support as the season progresses. The Hallockville Museum Farm is hosting a tomato cage-building ...
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How To Use Tomato Cages

Caging your tomato plants provides support while improving plant health. A plump beefsteak tomato can weigh up to a pound—that’s a lot of weight for the flexible branches of a tomato plant to support.