On Tue, 09 Sep 2003 13:50:15 GMT, DigitalVinyl
wrote:


I can see that--you manage quantity for variety. I might be curious
about different varieties, but I have limited space so a few is all I
can do. Next year I'm thinking a early cherry in a hanging basket
would be a good addition.

Unless you get a miniature tomato (Yellow Canary is an
indeterminate miniature), I think you would need an
absolutely huge hanging basket and very strong support.
Beyond what's practical, really.

Most cherry tomato plants are immense: we've got two in our
garden now that are about six feet high and about six feet
in diameter.

Small tomatoes does not equal small plant.


I think two cages in that corner and just let them grow wild would be
easier.

I've always caged tomatoes because I think it's easier. But
once we get the hoophouse, I'll be more interested in
conserving space - so at least the tomatoes grown in the
hoophouse will be pruned and trellised in some manner.

Pat
--
"Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of
supply and demand. It is the privilege of human beings to
live under the laws of justice and mercy." - Wendell Berry