Quick and easy gentle tomato ties

[BarbJ]

Last year I put together some ties that I really like. They're easy to make, easy to use, and easy on the stems.

I used a package of pre-cut garden twist ties, 8" long. I think they're available in most garden centers. Plastic covered to last longer and pre-cut because it's faster and I'm lazy.
Then I took some silicone tubing for aquariums and cut into 3" lengths. I had some laying around from an old fish tank, if you have to buy new it's pretty cheap, and I like the green color as it blends well, but clear works too.
Just cut the tubing and slide in the twist tie and you have a nice strong yet soft tie that's easy to install.

[ginger2778]

Simple yet very clever. Nice job!

Marsha

[RayR]

Very clever Barb, I like it!

[kurt]

Run to the patent office!