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Dummer Twp - Ontario

How does everyone support their tomato so it does not snap off the plant when it gets big? Pictures would help greatly

8/7/2011 11:20:25 AM

Wv

You can check my pics in my diary,they show the slings i make and use. TREETOP

8/7/2011 6:01:29 PM

valparaiso, in

I use old pantyhose. Tie it around the tomato, and the stake. Works well for me.

8/7/2011 10:16:59 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

LOL, earlier in the season...some lady, showed how to support two at the same time!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...it included one type of women's only wearing apparell!!! LOL

8/9/2011 2:29:28 AM

Navarre,OH

That would be Tina i think. LOL

8/9/2011 8:34:34 PM

Massachusetts

i tried to support one of mine with a thong! but there seemed to be no support in the rear, (of the tomato!!!)
sorry had to do it!, lol. but , the panty hose works the best for me , they stretch great and also support the mater great. scott

8/9/2011 9:31:59 PM

Muddy Waters

Our we supporting the branch or the Tom???

8/9/2011 9:34:01 PM

valparaiso, in

Either or Handy. If the tomato is big enough I do both. If not I just support the tomato.

8/10/2011 3:11:19 AM

Massachusetts

gritch your right, handy, with that giant megabloom of yours, i would support both,(stem and mater). hope it goes big!! good luck.. scott

8/10/2011 1:45:20 PM

Sourthern Utah

i just ripped an old towel into a strip about 8"s wide.. about 20"s long and tied it to the uprites,, then put up a shade clothe, so its not getting the full midday sun.. but tina's over the shoulder boulder holder was a great idea,, lmao

8/10/2011 2:50:49 PM