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Durgan · March 4, 2013

I made about 20 square cages from the 4 by 8 concrete sheets and used black ties three on each side to make a hinge. The cages flattened for storage by cutting the hinges on one side. Each side of the cage was two feet wide, and of course four feet high. They were supported by a six foot rebar along one side and tied with the black plastic ties, also the sharp pieces at the bottom gave some support. They were a good cage as cages go but too much effort for the job.

Now I use a rebar structure and overhead ropes, which are as close to the ideal as one can get for less than 50 or 75 plants. Possibly too much work if more plants are required depending upon one's work ethic.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?ZWBJH 12 June 2012 Tomato Support System
A few more cords were added today to support fruit laden branches. The tomatoes are absolutely free growing with no obstructions.There are 32 plants.

March 4, 2013	#102
Durgan Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brantford, ON, Canada Posts: 1,341	I made about 20 square cages from the 4 by 8 concrete sheets and used black ties three on each side to make a hinge. The cages flattened for storage by cutting the hinges on one side. Each side of the cage was two feet wide, and of course four feet high. They were supported by a six foot rebar along one side and tied with the black plastic ties, also the sharp pieces at the bottom gave some support. They were a good cage as cages go but too much effort for the job. Now I use a rebar structure and overhead ropes, which are as close to the ideal as one can get for less than 50 or 75 plants. Possibly too much work if more plants are required depending upon one's work ethic. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?ZWBJH 12 June 2012 Tomato Support System A few more cords were added today to support fruit laden branches. The tomatoes are absolutely free growing with no obstructions.There are 32 plants.