This Technique of Tying Up Tomatoes Will Change Everything

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4 жыл бұрын

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@greenthumbgardens8440 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 11 and you have been such an influence on me starting my own garden.😀

@howbigisyourlove 4 жыл бұрын

ah .. too cute

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Let's Goooo!! You are the future my friend, it all starts with a seed.

@mrpix3011 4 жыл бұрын

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@christianhansen3292 4 жыл бұрын

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@swanlilly100 4 жыл бұрын

Too cute!! Good luck kiddo!!

@susanmariesilburn9513 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to have found you - and of course Tuck! Lost my fuzzy baby about two years ago & can’t wait to get another dog to help me garden. Thank you so much for your info & not only the “how” but the “why”. So important! I’m a new gardener so your info is improving all that I do. Thank you so much!

@1Yomammy 3 жыл бұрын

I have been doing single stem tomatoes for years with amazing results! I love the idea of those clips and will definitely purchase. Your videos are great and so is your pup.

@roller9158 2 жыл бұрын

When it's dark outside, use a "Black Flashlight" to find Hornrworms on your tomatoe plants, very easy to spot.

@RichKulakowski 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you talk about protecting the balance by leaving some pests and their predators. Thanks for the post.

@jamesmcpherson4057 2 жыл бұрын

I did this with my tomatoes last year and they grew 6 - 7 feet tall and were loaded. This also makes it easier to find pests and prune damaged areas.

@JS-jl1yj 2 жыл бұрын

I love your gardening videos. My veggie garden is quite small. So tomatoes, beans, cucumbers have to grow vertically. This year for the first time, I tried using netting trellis & clips to make my heirloom tomatoes climb. I used 8' metal T-bars rather than wooden posts to save space and to ensure that my posts will not rot. Pruning and clipping the single stem to the netting as the plant grew taller each day was so much easier than tying it to a stake. The netting was not bothered by gusting winds. Harvesting the ripe tomatoes was so easy.

@katim3111 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips on the pests and leaving suckers to shade the fruit. You are helping so many people. Keep it coming, we love it :)

@michellem6445 3 жыл бұрын

I started using the Velcro ties a few years ago too. The best part is, they’re reusable! I collect all the pieces in a handy Velcro stack at the end of the season as I take out my tomatoes. Then, next year, I don’t even have to cut anything, just Velcro my tomatoes. So adjustable and flexible, it’s great!

@Egalitarian-bt7kz 2 жыл бұрын

What a great demonstration, information and explanation. This is an EXCELLENT video of growing and increasing your harvest. I ABSOLUTELY love the tomato clips! An ENORMOUS thank you…

@pappy9892 3 жыл бұрын

I'd never grown tomatoes in the past but grew one using the vertical string method. It went well. Now I like the look of those clips

@CleanSlateFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous advice! I used to trim and stake but I just watched this and was inspired to try your suggestion. Went through the tomatoes last week and trimmed and tied them up. I already see a difference in managing them, light, and airflow in the middle. Thanks! Best tomato advice I've had yet. I also did low tunnels over the raised beds this spring which was a great improvement on my previous design. Thanks for that as well.

@Kaya1366 4 жыл бұрын

Your little dog trotting happily away with his peas made my whole day.

@hrc6628 4 жыл бұрын

ditto

@BrisLS1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was a cute dog. Is he a terrier?

@BraveGamerCat01 3 жыл бұрын

You're like the hype man for gardening and I'm here for it

@A1soldiersaint 2 жыл бұрын

I have been tying up tomatoes with hemp string and I love using the hemp to tie it to the main hemp string line because at the end of the season I can just cut the tops from the side posts and then throw the whole tomatoe plant and string in the compost. Fantastic clean up.

@Nexus-ub4hs 3 жыл бұрын

Aww it’s March and this video popped up, have missed yours and Tuck’s great vibes, it’s put a big smile on my face 😊 Looking forward to a new growing year. Hope you’re well James, thanks for all your awesome videos.

@lastblow4563 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this video! I wait for the suckers to grow some, then clip and propagate them as new tomato plants.

@robertcuff5704 3 жыл бұрын

i always do this, works great

@donnastormer9652 3 жыл бұрын

If you add a string across the bottom to attach your bottom string to it won’t stress your tomatoes at all. You have now demonstrated the Mittlieder tomato growing method that’s been around for over 50 years! It’s the best for sure, I’m glad you found it

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@dustinkurtz9939 3 жыл бұрын

I started this 2 years ago and love it. Thanks for the idea of the string at the base. I get strong winds and when you tie it to the tomato base, it can rip the plant out. That string should be a huge help and allow it to move.

@ghanus2009 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean string at the base? Not sure I follow.

@ghanus2009 3 жыл бұрын

@@dustinkurtz9939 Ohhh you mean it becomes a huge "net" so strength in numbers?

@BrisLS1 Жыл бұрын

Old method, but so many videos skip right to the clips, and the trellis hardware. I guess because they want that click-though-sell money. It was good to see a nice slow motion demo of using only twine, with some good advice about it.

@thinkb4youtalk 3 жыл бұрын

I was trying to find a way to manage the tomato plants and this is exactly what I needed. Really helpful. Thank you so much.

@stevestegall4406 2 жыл бұрын

I'm totally doing the string support this year. I planted 3 cherry tomato plants each in a large flower pot and I have them growing under my veranda. Strings would work perfectly to tie at the top and down to the plant.

@sandyfoster4055 4 жыл бұрын

I love this. Can't wait to see how the tomatoes fared with the clips. I have been using cages through the years and probably NOT pruning nearly enough. This gives me some inspiration.

@pastorjimbakker7596 3 жыл бұрын

@sueevarico4372 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was actually just now looking at my sprawling tomato bushes 🍅 wondering how I could tie them up. Thanks! 😊

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Let's Gooo!

@PRog-zx5vh 4 жыл бұрын

I started using those clips on my tomatoes this year and love them, they are so easy.

@amedeoavogadro2788 3 жыл бұрын

We used to grow a huge garden when I was young. We used cattle panels for our tomatoes in a vee shape down the row. Fence posts to hold the panels. It allowed the tomatoes to spread and be supported without any ties. The cattle panel openings are plenty big to reach through for picking. Our tomatoes were more like 4 feet tall though.

@kevinwhite9937 4 жыл бұрын

James , I used this method last year. Problem for me was the tops got too heavy and plant still bent at the base knot. Improvement this year is wrapping the stem like a corkscrew at the base. We will see what happens! Thanks for the great videos.

@theresaalexander4142 2 жыл бұрын

Last year was my first growing tomatoes. I watched some pruning vids and misunderstood the objective. I went thru my plants several times over the summer pulling off the fan leaves and tying the stems to stakes. I thought the purpose was to keep air flowing thru and keep the fruit , on all the dozens of stems, off the ground. By the end of summer, I had a forest of stakes in that part of the garden AND a bounty of huuuge, flavorful, ripe tomatoes. I didn't know what I was doing, but it worked. 😀

@linboelz7477 3 жыл бұрын

My sister and brother-in-law told me about your video. Decided to give it a go. After just one, I am now a subscriber to your garden videos

@kimmcarthur6524 4 жыл бұрын

This is my 3rd season having a garden, and I finally know what suckers are on the tomato plants from your video great ideas to with those clear clamp clips! And I learned a few things from your video so thank you I will keep watching👍🏼

@mariposarn8038 4 жыл бұрын

You've so inspired me to dream again with gardening! Thank you JP & Tuck! Finally got my raised bed in a friend's backyard, grid outlines done for my square ft gardening and I'm going to plant after the rains this weekend. 😊Gotta love that random FL weather! 😎Thanks so much for sharing all your tricks and tips! God bless your harvest. 💛🥬☀️🥒🍅🍅💐🥕🥦🐞🐝🐝🦋🌼

@colette8694 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this tomato demonstration 🍅 thank you for the Amazon clip link and the bit about the hornworm and wasp larvae was very interesting! Save our pollinators 👌

@thegreathmisanthropist9507 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is rad. I’m gonna have to try this next year. One of the best videos on tomatoes I’ve ever seen.

@pumpfakeppllvn2bmeamerican477 4 жыл бұрын

Your just awesome. I Love how you present your info. Not too slow.....yet not too fast either and your just pleasant to look at as well. Thank You. Your a wealth of information ! ! !

@sylviaroberts8103 3 жыл бұрын

I like you. You are straight-to-the-point, pack in a load of information and you are also inspiring. Thank you, from Wales, U.K. (new subscriber).

@brianb2687 4 жыл бұрын

The beginning of your videos is always the best! "Whhaaatttsss going on growers!!!" Appreciate all the vids and positivity

@kennethdavies3676 3 жыл бұрын

I certainly agree with this as I experimented using this same idea. The string method also works on a balcony to with your tomatoes in pots🙂

@dominicgreene9528 3 жыл бұрын

I watched your video today. James, I've been using these for years, both with string and loosely with welded wired fencing, with tomatoes and cucumbers. While they are inexpensive and work well, they do tend to get very brittle by winter. Sometimes, they break when cleaning the garden at the end of the year and great care must be made to keep plastic pieces out of the soil.

@cathyramos4849 Жыл бұрын

Morning coffee, homemade cinnamon roll and time with the Guys in the garden. You and Tuck make my morning thank you so much for all your hard work getting us valuable information in such a fun way give Tuck belly scratches from Kayla and me 🥰🥰

@joshtosh6058 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great technique. This year I’m trying the Florida weave. So far so good.

@chrissy9876 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Tosh I tried Florida weave this year too! Didn’t work well for me sadly. Once my plants got around 4 ft tall they all were falling over. I had to get stakes and tie them up then remove the weave. I hope it works better for you than it did me!

@ericaferreira9406 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel the other day and it's quickly become one of my favorites. Thank you for all the helpful information. Jersey strong baby!

@rmbrugge Жыл бұрын

Hi just found your channel. I grew up in Pequannock and my dad always had a amazing garden. Gosh what great memories. There's no place like NJ for excellent produce. Thank you for sharing this information.

@jazzmietze 3 жыл бұрын

This man has the best energy ever.

@IIJOSEPHXII 4 жыл бұрын

I did that method where you tie twine to the bottom of the stem last year but with the weight of the toms and the wind the plants sagged and the twine cut into the stems. This year I am running clothesline between the house and the concrete fence posts with eye-bolts, tying loop knots along the clothesline, then passing the stake up thru the loop then pushing it down into the soil. The stake is then secured at the top and bottom and is going nowhere. I also use nylon stockings material as ties. I cut a leg into 4, roll each piece up then clamp the ends with strips of tin cut from butane gas cans. Incredibly strong yet stretchy - haven't left a mark on a plant yet. All the best to you and Tuck!

@avwarrior 4 жыл бұрын

Love the permaculture mindset here! I have an issue with buying special little clips of plastic just to stake tomatoes...we have enough plastic on this planet as is!!

@kyyurtman1416 4 жыл бұрын

Try my method above. I think we all have strangled our tomatoes I know I have. You'll find a technique or a combo of tricks that will work. Then your be off to the next challenge.

@kyyurtman1416 4 жыл бұрын

@Vandal Savage so whats your method? And as far as my method, I use about three to 4 clips per plant. But one of those actually is used to hold the string up to the support line so i can tighten without having to remake knots. Apparently trying to explain staking up tomatoes is as about the same as explaining how you make a PB&J to someone who's never made one. Sooo many methods. :)

@kyyurtman1416 4 жыл бұрын

@Vandal Savage hmmm. Gonna try the inverted "y". As far as the nylons is concerned.... I draw the line at picking up tampons.

@charismatic1516 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I had bought those clamps last year and 100% of them broke off by becoming brittle in just a few short weeks. They not only break in two, but can easily be crushed into smaller pieces. Nowadays, I use those green ties with two holes. Those are much more flexible and longer lasting.

@piscesdiva50 3 жыл бұрын

I watched so many garden diy.. And I promise you, YOU ARE THE BEST!. You explain all the important things that I was looking for. Thank you so very much..

@sarahk5276 4 жыл бұрын

I debated for a while on whether I would try this type of trellising for my tomatoes this year. In the end I decided not to because I was worried that if we got a windy storm that the tomato stems would break off. I’m curious if you get heavy, windy storms and if so, how it affects your trellised tomatoes.

@m.montague5228 4 жыл бұрын

I was able to get ahold of some free wood chips yesterday. The tree trimmers had a chipper right there with them & left them for me. Today I got the entire pile laid out across my back yard, I’m so stoked! Thank you for doing these, I’m learning so much from you. Great channel!

@OR6600 Жыл бұрын

Thank you from north Jersey my wife and I will be trying your techniques in a few days 5-17-23 gonna be 34 tonight waiting till this weekend to plant happy gardening enjoy

@susanerickson3577 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James and Tuck, I always learn something new from your videos. Such a blessing ~

@SoCalKevin 4 жыл бұрын

I have cattle panel laying across the top of my tomato trellis and theres already about 40 Cherokee purple tomatoes hanging! You should try it on your trellis because it looks stunning when the tomatoes grow to their full size and are hanging horizontally from the top. I confirmed last year that tomato vines can handle the hot cattle panels throughout the summer heat.

@SoCalKevin 4 жыл бұрын

@Bokehify yes SoCal. Last summer the vines on the cattle panels looked like they were getting cooked, but they kinda just grew slow and hardened themselves off. The green vines turned into a light-brown color as if they were growing a tomato plant's version of bark. All the tomatoes that were already on there developed just fine. When the temps came down in the Fall, all the brown vines put out lots of new growth and I was picking tomatoes all the way to Feb this year. I uploaded a vid of my tomato plants last week.

@jimwilleford6140 4 жыл бұрын

SoCal Kevin Very interesting. Thanks for the data.

@MistyMarie1970 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos they are always informative and inspiring. I was watching the tomato trellis and it came to me that waratah posts (I think you call them T posts) might be good to use. Ours have holes in them for wire. Bolting two together for height and running the string or wire from the top to other side, maybe a cheaper way than building timber frames or using fragile supports. I might give this ago next season. Thankyou for your tips.

@aliciafewtrell8903 3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you mentioned the tip of leaving the sucker if in Texas!

@lstringfellow9301 3 жыл бұрын

James you were right - life changing!! I didn’t know my tomatoes were in determinant until you told us. So my plants are a mess. Next summer will be different. But for this summer, I have now been able to get my plants sorted as best as possible using these fab clips and attaching them to their tomato cages. Not perfect but much better. I also got rid of a lot of suckers. Both of these techniques have opened my plants up a lot. Many thanks for the very useful info! Keep it coming!!! So Jersey gal transplanted to So Cal.

@Big-Government-Is-The-Problem 4 ай бұрын

are those clips still working well? the reviews on amazon say they break very quickly from getting brittle in the sun

@petercallaghan9851 4 жыл бұрын

This is perfect for me as MOST of my gardening has to be done in a wheelchair. I also have a great community who have embraced me in my fight against cancer so any heavy lifting????? Just a phone call away.

@dawnbenson3132 17 күн бұрын

That's great to hear, Peter. I've just come across this site, looking for advice on growing tomatoes, my first time growing anything that isn't flowers - and I'm very much average at that. Have you any gardening tips to share? Have a blessed day.

@Pondandgardensanctuary 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic visit to the garden with James.

@B30pt87 3 жыл бұрын

Tuck is adorable - and he eats his veggies! I am definitely tying my tomatoes this year. Good video (as usual).

@BUBCvision 4 жыл бұрын

Tuck is the master of his garden so much swagger in one little Yorkie. Great video. Love your garden.

@CoopMauKona 4 жыл бұрын

Funny you are showing this. I watched another channel and literally bought a similar setup two days ago. Still good to see your implementation.

@cliffords2315 3 жыл бұрын

my dad grew his tomatoes the same way in the 60s

@happyheartgardening 4 жыл бұрын

I started pruning the suckers this year off of my tomatoes. They look beautiful! I hope they produce a lot more! :)

@pastorjimbakker7596 3 жыл бұрын

@WORK-HARD.PH.99 3 жыл бұрын

Your garden is so green and clean and its so good to be outside doing stuff like that thanks for sharing buddy.👍✌

@dogslobbergardens6606 3 жыл бұрын

I don't usually grow single stems, but I do limit the number of stems on a trellis, and I often grow them up a cord like that. It really does help one get a lot of productivity in a small space and keep the plants nice and healthy with airflow, etc. I enjoy experimenting with blending different growing techniques; they can all kind of work together in varying degrees if you don't like to commit to all one style. And sometimes a certain variety will just really love a different growing style or soil mix than the rest, and go crazy for you in exactly the right container or bed for it.

@Gbutler777 4 жыл бұрын

“I know that me and Tuck can do better” 🥰🥰🥰 always giving credit to your partner

@jv21575 3 жыл бұрын

They 9l

@wandamcknight786 3 жыл бұрын

you both are fun to watch, I am learning so much!

@verneparrish1540 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying this method for the first time this year. LOVE the structure that you built for your ties. I used EMT with manufactured 90s at the corners. I was able to bury them 2 feet into the ground. Hope they don't fall over when laden with fruit! :

@user-ue9ol6gp2p Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I will be using this method for my 200+ tomatoes this year, and I bought the clips before I saw this and they are the same ones you linked to!

@user-ts6im4qo7s 3 жыл бұрын

Literally learn something every time I watch one of your videos, clips and twisting string around tomato’s - love the options and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you!!! Shout out from Kyle ,Texas👋

@bjreynolds5537 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribing! I’m a 65 yr old lifetime gardener and didn’t know to use dill to detect hornworms earlier and easier...love learning the little things that sometimes make a big difference:) I’m also an old English teacher and you get an A+ for presentation! Keep up the good work! You make a bigger difference than you will ever know...

@calidrisrex 3 жыл бұрын

The caterpillars on the dill are swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, not hornworms! Don't kill those! Hornworms don't eat dill.

@catherinelambert1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Thank you for you’re great videos! I’m growing our tomatoes up a string this year as well here in North NJ. I love the technique, but I was wondering what you do with them once they become to high to reach? Thanks!

@abbibrennen2549 2 жыл бұрын

You know James, I enjoyed your video so much I could almost smell the tomato plants?!! Amazing.

@shelbywillis6551 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought these. Thanks for linking in bio! Cant wait to see how they work in my garden.

@SuperCidermonkey 4 жыл бұрын

You can also bury the string directly under the plant (when you plant it).

@davidaugenti5841 4 жыл бұрын

Hey hey, Im here in jersey myself! Thanks for the tips and enthusiasm!

@eileenie3101 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a positive influence on children and for that I thank you!

@Lucky_5090 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good teacher and videoing what your talking about so we can visualize what your sharing💕

@BidwellCanyonFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video J! One thing we found at BCF is the clips will start breaking down after about two to three years and will split where they grab onto the twine. I think one way to prolong the life would be to store them out of the sun when not in use. Ours were in a bucket in our hoophouse when not actively being used. Oops! Hope this helps. Keep up the good work!

@patrickshelley1579 2 жыл бұрын

I used this technique last year for the first time. Oh man! I had more tomatoes than I knew What to do with.

@benthere8051 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice, thanks for sharing. Support from above is essential. Just wrap the twine around the stem for support. An elevated grid of cables is optimum. Just twine is all that's needed after that.

@kentbyron7608 2 жыл бұрын

You're an activist with what you're doing. You are helping out the world with your Excellent work. Keep that light shining in so many ways that you do. Gratitude!

@elephasltd 3 жыл бұрын

Love your plot. Twisting round string is how commercial growers do it (I grew up on a nursery looking after thousands of tom plants). It's a lot easier if you measure your length of string first plus a few feet, tie it round the base and then thread it through the vine before tying to the support at the top. Makes it easier to avoid damaging the delicate stems. The big big advantage of this method is that as the season goes by and the fruiting trusses at the bottom are picked is that you can layer the plant by lowering it down from the top. This lets the lower stem root itself into the ground, keeps the plant strong due to the extra roots and keeps the fruit within reach for picking with no need for a ladder. So the plants start out looking like ||||| but by layering end up looking like /////

@dilligafwoftam985 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent technique, thanks mate 🤓🇦🇺

@groussac 2 жыл бұрын

Using the string method, how far apart do you plant your tomatoes?

@dilligafwoftam985 2 жыл бұрын

@@groussac about 8 weeks😂 ... Sorry, couldn't resist. 🤓🇦🇺

@lareinademaz 2 жыл бұрын

What type of string/twine? Lots of conflicting info out there. Is either jute or "garden twine" good?

@riceke 3 жыл бұрын

Great teaching websits. Great effort. You cover more than the basics.

@jamesprigioni 3 жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@tonydittmer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying the clips this year, have also tried velcro in the past and agree these clips are awesome! Thanks so much for you videos and your energy. Keep em comin'!

@waynebourchier6718 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work brother 👍 Digging deep down under 🌻 Love your enthusiasm & energy. Much respect for all passionate gardeners. ✌

@FiandRin 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m growing tomato plants on my balcony!

@jamesprigioni 4 жыл бұрын

Let's Goooo!

@DanielinLaTuna 4 жыл бұрын

James! I’m sending you this one to an urban friend (Hollywood, California) who started a patio garden in response to the coronavirus emergency. You rock!

@pastorjimbakker7596 3 жыл бұрын

@magdalenejackson5375 Жыл бұрын

You make me smile. Your videos are helping me through the cold season here to spring. I also got two birdies beds!

@floriebrown2089 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James those clips are very clever have to try them. I have saved all my old tights for tying plants in the garden I have one round a rose plant its been there so long that moss has grown on it. Thanks for the video.

@josiegarciabain2732 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 10 and you are such a good influencer I am already growing a whole lot because of you I just wanna say thank you

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@@ms.farmgirl I've seen some very knowledgeable 10 year olds during my own 12 years of life. Don't underestimate. As a side note, that is not very ADULT sentencing and words.

@knuckledraggerfinance 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! also Thank you for the tid bit on Texas and hot climates. I have Garden in Jersey at some capacity from the start of my gardening experience (my gmas garden as a kid)... I've been in Texas now and finally have a good first crop planted and working on right now, it's like all the rules have changed lol... Two zones difference in Gardening is like two different planets i'm learning🤦🏽‍♂️

@skittles0001 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in Nevada and it's very hot here too. Try the "3 sisters method" of corn, tomatoes and zucchini together.

@jasons-jungle 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK where we tent to grow mostly indeterminate toms in the greenhouse. I've used all three methods and the clamps are probably my favorite. As you were tying the string to the tom I was thinking "he should use a clip there". You can start them off with a clip to hold them then wrap the string around the plant as it grows. If you wait until you have tied/strung it up before taking of the new suckers you can have a bit of insurance incase you accidentally snap of the leader when tying.

@jsmythib 4 жыл бұрын

The method of winding the stem from a drop line has worked well for me this year. A giant ball of twine and posts made of scraps in the woods(+ alot of time!) can go a long way. A garden by Gilligan! A great channel , thankyou for all the great ideas and insight. :)

@mattsuttner5959 3 жыл бұрын

Hi James! Do you ever have issues with the limbs of the tomatoes breaking off because of the weight of the tomatoes and having no supports like you would with a cage? If so, how do you combat this issue with the string method? Thank you!

@tee9313 3 жыл бұрын

By staking your tomatoes with the sting or stakes, how close are you planting them? Great video, Thanks!

@pamelausher6763 3 жыл бұрын

You are so amazing, thanks for your passion and enthusiasm knowledge and love for what you do. I appreciate these tips and cant wait to reap harvest from your tips.

@poolman8676 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, that was awesome! I learned so much from you in the last 17 minutes. Thank you so much

@elmalai1883 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Do you have a video on building the trellis for the tomatoes? and what is the spacing between the tomato plants? thank you!

@fieldtrippin1 3 жыл бұрын

Most tomato cages just don't cut it by the end of the season. Best wishes to all the gardeners out there!

@davidsuedkamp7235 Жыл бұрын

I have gotten so much from your videos. Love seeing Tuck in them regularly. I have two dogs myself. Pretty new to growing stuff, so I need all the help I can get. Plants are doing good though. Thanks to you. Oh and got those clips myself and you are right, easy peasy.

@markstoll9636 3 жыл бұрын

you are an amazing person. you have the young hip groove going on yet have discovered the true value of watching making things grow. good job. i first found you when searching on videos on how to prune apple trees.

@priayief 4 жыл бұрын

Good tip about removing suckers (from indeterminate varieties). I've used this technique for several years but I learned something new this season - that is, do not remove the top-most sucker immediately below the newest set of tomatoes. The reason is that once in a while the top of the plant will get broken. Although the tomato will keep growing by producing a sucker on the top, it takes quite a while for the top sucker to form. If you already have a sucker, this will reduce the amount of time to produce additional fruit. Cheers.

@BenniLkitchengarden 4 жыл бұрын

I have used those tomatoclips for years and love them. The clips last for years. I also use them for my cucumbers. Nice video. Thanks.

@nellygerman8376 4 жыл бұрын

where to buy clips

@BenniLkitchengarden 4 жыл бұрын

Nelly German If you look in the description for the video, you will find a link to Amazon.

@Erik-dk7ss 4 жыл бұрын

The clips are already unavailable. Are there others that are good?

@surefiremushroomsmicrogreens 4 жыл бұрын

Erik yes you can find them on eBay or amazon and they are very cheap I purchased 250 black for $9.99 plus free shipping worth every penny and remember to try and get colored clips because the clear clips break easier must be made out of a weaker plastic

@Mr_Daddy1980 4 жыл бұрын

@@Erik-dk7ss They don't have to be those exact ones...just something similar. Amazon has multiple options.

@jeffdonnell8245 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Started using the tomato clips last season it they are a huge player for my garden.

@darkomtobia 3 жыл бұрын

I drive 2 "T" posts then put in either woven wire fence (square wire pattern) or a section of cattle panels. I can tie up and weave in and out of the square (they're like 4"x4"). I do a hay mulch, so I keep the base of the wire up at least a foot so I can add more easily. The posts are far enough apart that I can place 3 or 4 plants along the "fence".