Unpopular opinion: I stopped using tomato cages three years ago and my plants are better for it.

I used to cage everything, but after a storm in July 2021 flattened my whole setup, I switched to just using a single strong stake and tying the main stem loosely with twine. The plants get more air, I see fewer bugs, and harvesting is way easier. What's your go-to method for keeping tomatoes off the ground?

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susanm5624d ago

I was a total cage loyalist for years, swore by them. Watching my neighbor's staked plants do better after that same storm made me switch. Now I use the Florida weave with posts and string, and it's a total game changer for my bigger beds. So much easier to manage.

umar5924d ago

Didn't I read that the weave lets plants sway a bit so they get stronger?

the_brian20d ago

@umar59 yeah I let mine sway too but mostly cause I'm too lazy to stake them right.