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Old April 24, 2013   #8
Durgan
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brantford, ON, Canada
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Originally Posted by FlyingZ View Post
Is this a permanent installation? Looks very stout. I use overhead cables with strings dropped down on tomato hooks that I make my self. This spiral wire, can you describe it some more. Here is a photo of my set up.

Ideal system. Simple and not too complicated.

I do similar with about 30 tomato plants but use rebar.
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. I choose a different location each year. My tie strings are 1/4 inch rope tied as necessary.


What size wire do you use for the overhead lines? I would imagine that sagging is a problem.
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