For extra stability, ... So let the tomato cage debate begin: Send us your homespun tomato-support solution to [email protected]. We’ll post some submissions in the weeks to come.

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. Add the bulk of several fruits ripening at once ...

View full size Gardener Harry Olson came up with a way to make strong tomato cages. Courtesy of Harry Olson Harry Olson, an avid tomato grower in Salem, knows the value of a good support.

The best tomato cage is made of heavy-duty metal wire with 4-to-6-inch openings for easy harvest. Wooden or plastic cages can work, but aren't as strong or long-lasting as metal ones.

A: Tomatoes need extra-large, heavy-duty cages since they get so big in our climate. Foliage shades the fruit, and overpruning can result in sun scald or sunburn. So prune sparingly. Pruning also ...

The only thing better than a fresh Jersey tomato in the summertime is one you can grow in your own backyard. Right now, Amazon has some juicy deals on square plant cages up to 30% off.

Growsun 5-ft Tall Tomato Cage 6-Pack for $43, instead of $50 Hatiis Sun Hats for $17, instead of $22 RIFPOD Garden Kneeler and Seat for $50, instead of $70 ( with an extra 20% off coupon ) ...

Find out if it's better to stake or cage your tomato plants to keep them standing tall through harvest. Stake vs. Cage: What’s the Best Method for Your Tomato Plants? Skip to main content ...