Staking in Containers

Stacey · May 29, 2006

Hi,

I have about 15 plants in various sized containers. Does anyone have any information on the best way to stake with containers? I have a few stakes in each container but I know that wont be enough.

Your help is appreciated.

Kind regards,

Stacey

spudleafwillie · May 29, 2006

Stacey,
I use bamboo stakes, eight feet long x one inch in diameter
in all my containers from 2 gallon to 26+ gallon. Cost is about 76 cents each in bulk (50 stakes/bundle) including the freight from A.M Leonard Nursery Supplies in Ohio, They are rot resistant and last me about 7-9 years. Leonard's also has 7 foot x 3/4 inch ones for about 65 cents each in bulk (100 stakes/bundle). They are natural looking and need no painting, just a good car paste wax to protect them. Your choice !!!
Hope this helps,
Spudleaf Willie

**mdvpc** · May 29, 2006

Spud-had a problem with herbicide drift from my neighbor on you rgalinas-but reseeded and things are doing ok. Julia is definately pl and my plant is very compact, may qualify as a dwarf. Reminds me of Kimberly, but smaller. Be well, its hot in our part of the usa.

spudleafwillie · May 29, 2006

Michael,
I still have a few Galinas plants if you want them. Call me tonight (till 11pm) or on Tuesday and we'll figure out a way to get them to you.
Stupid neighbor !!!

Regards,
Bill

**mdvpc** · June 1, 2006

Stacey-I use cages from tomato growers-I have had them for years and they colllapse and stack-When I have tried to use a stake, it just doesnt work out for me.

timcunningham · June 2, 2006

I use cheap wooden stakes around the container, with chicken wire stapled to them.. not pretty but cheap.

May 29, 2006	#1
Stacey Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4	Staking in Containers Hi, I have about 15 plants in various sized containers. Does anyone have any information on the best way to stake with containers? I have a few stakes in each container but I know that wont be enough. Your help is appreciated. Kind regards, Stacey

May 29, 2006	#2
spudleafwillie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 7b sw New Mexico,. Posts: 197	Staking in containers Stacey, I use bamboo stakes, eight feet long x one inch in diameter in all my containers from 2 gallon to 26+ gallon. Cost is about 76 cents each in bulk (50 stakes/bundle) including the freight from A.M Leonard Nursery Supplies in Ohio, They are rot resistant and last me about 7-9 years. Leonard's also has 7 foot x 3/4 inch ones for about 65 cents each in bulk (100 stakes/bundle). They are natural looking and need no painting, just a good car paste wax to protect them. Your choice !!! Hope this helps, Spudleaf Willie

May 29, 2006	#3
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Spud-had a problem with herbicide drift from my neighbor on you rgalinas-but reseeded and things are doing ok. Julia is definately pl and my plant is very compact, may qualify as a dwarf. Reminds me of Kimberly, but smaller. Be well, its hot in our part of the usa. __________________ Michael

May 29, 2006	#4
spudleafwillie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 7b sw New Mexico,. Posts: 197	Herbicide drift Michael, I still have a few Galinas plants if you want them. Call me tonight (till 11pm) or on Tuesday and we'll figure out a way to get them to you. Stupid neighbor !!! Regards, Bill

June 1, 2006	#5
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Stacey-I use cages from tomato growers-I have had them for years and they colllapse and stack-When I have tried to use a stake, it just doesnt work out for me. __________________ Michael

June 2, 2006	#6
timcunningham Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 241	I use cheap wooden stakes around the container, with chicken wire stapled to them.. not pretty but cheap. __________________ Visit my site: tomatoindex.com a database of over 2700 varieties. Vote for your favorite.