I am new to gardening. I've never grown tomatoes. I'm sure the method is the same for both plants. Thanks.
2006-09-21 14:33:33 · 5 answers · asked by fergal_lawler_iowa 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Tomatoes: use tomato cages but also add some extra stakes around the cage cuz sure enough...it's gonna fall over if you don't. I use old material (sheets, towels etc) to tie the plants to the cages. Still might fall over but at least you'll have a fighting chance.
Moonflowers: Use a trellis. (wire, strings, bedframe, whatever you can find) They will twine up it themselves. No tying needed....in fact, they'll twine up almost anything if there's something there to climb.
2006-09-21 15:52:15 · answer #1 · answered by redneckgardendiva 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I find the best material for tying tomatoes up is old pantyhose. The nylon is stretchy and will give your tomatoes breathing room as the stems grow thicker. Cut lengths from the hose and tie them loosely when the plants are young. Check them as the plants grow to ensure they don't become too tight. I've never had the hose damage one of my plants in any way.
I've had problems with the metal tomato cages damaging my crop. A tall bamboo stake is ideal, but when the plants are young, you can use sturdy branches you may be able to find around your home or a nearby wooded area. Cheap, easy, and environmentally friendly. :)
2006-09-21 15:01:33 · answer #2 · answered by LovingMother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always bought the wire round hoop that you put in the ground dirt and planted my tomatoes in the center of the hoop. I have done the same thing with moon flowers and you may have to add more support with a stake and tie the stems with a green thin wire that you buy at Walmarts or home depot. Just ask the clerk and they should know what you are talking about. Its green thin wire that is used to support plants and it comes in a round spool in the garden section..
2006-09-21 14:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always have a roll of the green plant tying tape in my truck. About 1/4" wide, and breaks off the roll easily. that and a bundle bamboo stakes, and I'm ready fr anything
2006-09-21 14:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by hardy_rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use cloth rope tied loose. As the plant grows add more.
2006-09-21 14:37:37 · answer #5 · answered by Peter W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋