"Ask a seasoned tomato grower what support structure they use to hold up their vines, and chances are you'll hear a rant about cages. The ones you find in the gardening section of your department store are usually too short for plants that can easily top six feet, and they've been known to collapse when the fruit starts weighing them down. You could build your own, of course, if you really want to wrestle with heavy-duty concrete wire to create"
"The Florida weave is a way of weaving twine back and forth between sturdy stakes to keep your tomato plants in place. Start by sinking a sturdy stake about a foot deep at each end of your tomato row. Then place more stakes along the row, spacing them at least two or three feet apart (placing plants too close together is a common mistake when it comes to growing tomatoes). Each stake should stand at least five to six feet above"
The Florida weave secures tomato plants by weaving twine back and forth between sturdy stakes placed along a row. Stakes are sunk about a foot deep at each end, with additional stakes spaced two to three feet apart and standing five to six feet above ground. As vines grow, additional layers of twine are added to keep plants upright and fruit off the ground. The system requires only stakes and twine, avoids bulky wire cages, and can be set up and taken down quickly. Upright plants result in cleaner fruit, fewer pests, better airflow, and more efficient use of garden space. Spacing plants correctly prevents overcrowding and supports stronger staking.
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