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Tomato Spirals?
"Frogleg" wrote in message ... On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 18:53:10 GMT, "FDR" wrote: Frogleg wrote: On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:57:16 GMT, "FDR" wrote Looking through the Garden Tools by Lee Valley catalog, I came across a tomato staking method using spirals. Basically, it's a 6 foot long piece of metal that you push into the ground and it is spiraled all the way up. I like those cages from Gardener's supply too, but I can't see myself paying so much for them. If they were cheaper I'd definitely get them. Go somewhere like Home Depot and get a roll of 6" mesh concrete reinforcing wire. Ask about what kind of tool you need to cut the wire. Here's a rough illustration and directions: http://www.extension.umn.edu/project...37trellis.html This page suggests tying the cage to a stake, but if you snip off the bottom wire, you'll have a 6" multi-spike perimeter to put into the ground. These are sturdy, last for years and years, and do a good job of supporting the tomatoes. Though they are certainly sturdy, I don't think they'd be for me since my wife wouldn't appreciate the aesthetics or lack of easy storage capability. |
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