How to Stake Tomatoes

 

This video shows four supports for tomato plants in your garden: Tall Titan Garden Stake, Tomato Ladder, Tomato Cage, and Tomato Tower.

Here are some of the pros and cons for each type of support:

Type of support	Pros	Cons
Stake	Good for tight spaces Perfect for square-foot gardens Affordable Easy to store	Plants need frequent pruning Heavy pruning means less fruit per plant Must tie plant to stake
Ladder	Good for compact spaces Perfect for square-foot gardens Nest for storage Extra-sturdy Easy access for pruning and harvesting	Plants need occasional pruning Must weave plant branches through ladder Plant stems will need tying to ladder
Cage	Easiest way to support a plant Surrounds plant on all sides; no need to tie Less pruning needed Good for small to medium-sized plants	Must reach through grid to harvest
Tower	Easiest way to support a plant Surrounds plant on all sides; no need to tie Less pruning needed Good for tall plants	Must reach through grid to harvest

Whatever support technique you use, all tomato plants benefit from some pruning, even those supported by cages and towers. Learn more about pruning and training your tomato plant:

Related Article: Pruning Technique Improves Tomato Harvest

 

Tall Titan Garden Stake, Tomato Ladder, Tomato Cage, and Tomato Tower.

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