"alan.holmes" wrote in message
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Should one use dozens of canes or is there a simple and cheap way to do
this?

Alan





We grew our Toms in a huge tub last year under the veranda. I put a double
row of string round the tub just under the lip.

I put a hook in the beam over the centre of the tub. I then measured the lip
to the hook, doubled that finding and 'added a bit'.

I then cut four lengths of string to that length, doubled them in half and
made a loop in the top which I hooked on the hook. I then had eight ends
hanging down

Taking two, I tied them at '12 o'clock' to the string under the lip.
Likewise two at '3 o'clock', '6 o'clock' and the last two at '9 o'clock'

The strings were now tight top and bottom and the Toms were supported by the
strings being passed round the stems.

Great success and no doubt 'The Gardener' will do it again this year. Toms
used were just a shade larger than Cherry Toms.

(We could also pick as required without getting wet as they were under the
veranda)

Mike


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