Tomato String Trellis: Game On!

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Grow the best tomatoes ever with this easy DIY Tomato String Trellis! 🌿🍅 I show you step-by-step how to create a simple, sturdy trellis that'll keep your tomato plants healthy and productive, and help you grow more tomatoes in less space. Don't miss out on this must-try trellis-you’d be crazy not to give it a go - game on!
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DIGITAL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Last year’s crop - epic fail
00:45 How this trellis works
00:58 Pruning advantage #1: Manages size
01:06 Pruning advantage #2: Plant’s energy focuses on tomatoes not leaves
01:13 Pruning advantage #3: More sun exposure
01:16 Pruning advantage #4: More air circulation= less disease
01:27 Supplies
02:28 Step 1: Paint T- posts and wooden posts
02:36 Step 2:Pound T-posts into raised bed
02:52 Step 3: Attach wooden posts and tree branch top support
03:03 Step 4: Assemble trellis - attach wooden posts to T-posts
03:26 Step 5: Prepare garden bed
03:39 Step 6: Tie twine to landscape staples and insert into planting hole
03:46 Step 7: Run string to top support, tie off
03:55 Step 8: Plant tomato in front of the string
04:17 Step 9: Prune lower branches
04:27 Step 10: Twirl tomato around the twine
04:42 Step 11: Prune suckers
05:05 Step 12: Prune and twirl once a week
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@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener Ай бұрын

Hi Kim (and Camera Guy) - so excited to see you try this method! I have limited space in my backyard garden and I converted to this type of method 4-5 years ago. I am a total fan. It allows me to plant more densely and, in doing so, grow way more varieties. If I may offer a few added tips? Always try to run your string under a sunleaf branch instead of a fruit cluster. The leaf branch is stronger and will offer more support overall. Also - don't be afraid to run additional string/twine/cord from above in case the tomato plant decides to provide a double or even triple stem (not from a sucker). You might not run into this - but I grow a lot of heirlooms that seem to do this naturally. I hope you end up loving this as much as I do. Great vid - thank you!

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Wow, this is fabulous insight! Thank you!!! SO HELPFUL, CeeCee ---I will keep you posted via the channel videos! CK

@colleen4574 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kim. I'm trying the method you used to build a tall trellis. You need to get yourself some tomato clips though. They hold the string in place and no wrapping, much simpler and cleaner. Wishing us both luck. I have cattle panels too that I'm still going to use for my heavier toms, Dr. Wyches get huge and all my determinates. I'll wave them in the panel. I also follow a recipe from an older gentleman who grows huge award winning toms showed . 1 cup each diatomaceous earth, gypsum, fish bone meal, azamite, kelp, oyster flour and Greensand. Put compost up around plants and broadcast the rest of stuff. Of course a type of manure I use chicken and water in with a water soluble 2-2-2. Watch them go nuts!!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

GREAT advice here, Colleen, espesh' the tomato clips. I'll take a look at that for sure. GREAT ADVICE here, THANK YOU!!! CaliKim

@teriwilliams4212 Ай бұрын

I don't have a yard so don't think ill be doing this, but I love how you try different ways to grow. You left out 1 ingredient = a trusted garden dog named Mac.😊

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Awwwww, Teri😁

@ireneasanoma2925 2 ай бұрын

Oh I'm so excited that you're doing this. After researching and watching various videos like James Prigioni, I decided to do the same. I got lucky and found somebody that was giving away a bunch of bamboo . They are absolutely huge pieces. I'm sooo happy with them. Anyways I built mine the same way as you but used The bamboo and large zip ties. I have a 3x6 raised bed. I put 4 in determinate tomatoes across the back, I will be stringing those up. I also have indeterminate tomatoes positioned at the front of the bed. I also have a 4x8 raised bed. I did double rows. 5 tomatoes across the back and 4 across the front staggered. I built a double stringed trellis for that one. Also have a row of determinate tomatoes across the front. I added onions, marigolds and basil in both of them.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Hi Irene - so excited you're "stringing" tomatoes along with me! You're method sounds perfect for your space - you really hit the jackpot with the bamboo - so sturdy. I'm going to build another one this weekend. Can't wait to hear how yours grow - keep me posted. Thanks for watching!

@ireneasanoma2925 2 ай бұрын

I will keep you updated. Wish I knew how to send you some pictures🤷‍♀️

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

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@ramonajolley1966 2 ай бұрын

This is so nice, Kim!! I'm emptying a bed. I had cauliflower in it. All of those tomatoes that I have this will be amazing to try. Have you heard of Florida weave? I like yours. I can't wait to build it. Thanks again!! Take care!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

No, no, I have not heard of that!

@juliekovach9784 Ай бұрын

This is definitely in my plans for next year. I must say that I LOVE the music used for this video. So relaxing!

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Nice, Julie, thanks!! Go for it , next year! CK

@southernskytngardendiy 2 ай бұрын

I’m so excited to see another video on this trellis method. I’ve seen some people do it in greenhouses but wondering how I can do it without a greenhouse. My tomatoes get crazy by the midseason so looking forward to trying this this year!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Coming soon! I am too honestly! I think this is really going to be fun. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any of the posts. Thank you so much for watching a commenting, CaliKim

@nightrush79 2 ай бұрын

Good work Kim!! Appreciate all your help and energy..

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, I appreciate your comment and hope that are subscribing! CaliKim

@nightrush79 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 Thank you! Im so cal too so you've helped me understand alot to build with and also using Gary's input. You both have helped me build a garden all around my house. Thank you!

@LanaiDebbie 2 ай бұрын

Another great video! I first saw this method on Brian Lowell’s channel, Next Level Gardening, (who I found through one of your videos). Alan helped me build a similar trellis and it really works well for me. I am glad you are giving it a try!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Yes, us too at Brian's. Good on Alan for helping you with the build, too. This should be fun! CK

@jackiehorsley9263 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kim I love the way your growing your tomato plants Iam growing my tomato plants the same way

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jackie, let's grow them together. I've never done this...should be interesting. CK

@KK-FL 2 ай бұрын

Glad to know you can use a mallet to bang in t-posts! I really didn’t want to buy a driver but was starting to think I had to. Thanks for showing that!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

The ground was soft, CameraGuy had the heavy steel mallet on stand by!! Are you thinking about trying this, too?! CaliKim Thank you for subbing and I hope you are enjoying, learning from the content! Thank you!!

@KK-FL 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 I live in Florida and have super sandy soil, so I think it will be possible here. And I have friends and family with big muscles 😂😂 definitely gonna try it now!

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

What a GREAT response!! Consider them VOLUNTERRED. Love it! CaliKim

@esthersdaughterlong8149 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could make that trellis, yet It would've fit on my patio. Kim, I was told not to use a lot of fish fertilizer because it contains a lot of salt.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Hi Esther - it's a stunner, and you could easily customize the size for your patio. For containers, I'd recommend attaching it it to something solid, like a patio railing on either side of several containers, or a Smart Pot raised bed. Let me know if you try it! As far as fish fert goes, I've used it for years with great results. Generally, I use it at the beginning of the growing season to help the plants take off then again after a heavy pruning to encourage new growth. The brand I use is Alaksa, available at most garden centers or online. A link is in our last tomato video. Thanks for stopping by, always great to read your comments and see you on the Monday livestream!

@randydeshane9991 Ай бұрын

I have used this method for about three years and have failed every year. Just for a change I am going back to the older method of using a very sturdy tomato cage and see what happens. I think the heat we have here really affects the tomato’s on the string method. We shall see based on what happens this year.

@CaliKim29 Ай бұрын

Keep me posted. I think your plan is a good one. You'all have a whole different heat going on up there! CK

@itme7685 2 ай бұрын

I’m debating trying this. I have 4 8’ T-posts in ground and in an row already for a “Florida Weave” set up. I put 3 tomatoes in between each set for 9 total. It wouldn’t be hard to convert it to this. I can probably fit even more this way. I’ll stick with Florida Weave this year as I don’t like heavy pruning. I’ll prune a lot to start to keep the bottom open, but then I’ll just let it go mostly. Florida Weave is constant work weaving the twine in between all the tomatoes though.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

That's ok, if things are work great in your garden right now, as is....leave it be!! But do follow along, I think it's going to be fun! Thank you for watching/commenting. CaliKim

@user-fy7cp9yw7y 2 ай бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Are you going to build one? It would be fun to chat about how our tomatoes grow this summer!

@user-fy7cp9yw7y 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 I am considering building a trellis since I will be growing an indeterminate tomato. I enjoy your videos-they are so educational.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

I recognize you fy7cp9, etc.... thank you for your comments, alwasy so positive and encouraging me . Thank you. Go for the trellis is your time allows! If not now, perhaps down the road - CaliKim

@ToddfromCalifornia 2 ай бұрын

I want to see how yours do this season.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

So do I. LOL!!!! Should be interesting, Todd. Thanks for subscribing this past year! CaliKim

@sherrimcleod8389 2 ай бұрын

How to keep bug out of my raised garden bed

@mcgritty8842 2 ай бұрын

Let’s goooo!!!!! (I’ll be back after watching)❤ Perfect timing because I finished my platform today, and now I just need to add piece of wood going across the top with a support beam in the middle (8 foot wide section). Original plan was polypropylene netting because it’s easy, then changed to chicken wire because I had extra… but I keep seeing this style trellis and might change plans again 😂😂😂😂😂 Do you think this would be viable method for cucumbers and melons too? Also, James Prigioni had an interesting idea to add to this style, where he releases tension on the string when the plant gets to the top (at least that’s what I believe he said and sorry to mention another channel) So easy to get caught up in info overload 😂❤❤❤❤❤

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Hey McGritty! I love it when the timing works out like this! The top with support beam is a great idea too, so many ways to do this method. I considered that as well, but decided to keep it simple with my first build and then adjust if needed with the next one. Cucs and melons climb more naturally than tomatoes, their tendrils grab, but this method will work for them as well. I also saw James Prigioni's (lol, no worries) release method, but again decided against it as I wanted to use mostly re-purposed materials and spend as little as possible. Make sure to let me know how it goes and good luck! Cheers to a great tomato season!

@mcgritty8842 2 ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@CaliKim29Hmm, simplicity is a beautiful thing. Maybe I’ll just do the poly netting this year because it’s probably the most simplistic for me and then I can focus my energy on other things in the garden. My chicken wire has been sitting outside and has some unpleasant spots on it, not to mention I don’t like the feel of it… And then I’ll keep this style trellis in mind if I run out of space because it’s simple to set up too ❤❤❤❤❤

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Sounds wonderful...I want to come over!!! LOL

@beckymartinez9926 2 ай бұрын

I did the exact same thing but instead of wood I used pvc with t-posts.

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Becky!! How's it going? I am open for suggestions! Kim

@bethb8276 2 ай бұрын

@CaliKim29 I did something similar with t-posts, a metal conduit pipe for across the top, and pvc elbows to connect them. Mine isn't as tall since it was for sweet peas over spring with net, and afterwards some determinate tomatoes. I would like to try the tall version though. Looks easy, and attractive.

@beckymartinez9926 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 my favorite part is that it’s not a permanent structure. I can use it in another location for pole beans, or luffa. Also my favorite part of yours is that you didn’t go buy expensive materials. You could have bought the best or most attractive trellis on the market but you used what nature gave you. 🌿

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant, great idea (makes total sense). Yah, try the tall when you have time! CK

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Good point, at the structure being NOT permanent, Becky. I do try to do things as low cost and simple, as possible. Thank you (always) you are such and encouragement to me, Becky. Kim

@keithrodz6485 2 ай бұрын

Good kim do u still use Epsom salt and pit fish in the ground for tomatoes and I just got my fish fertilizer for my peppers I cant went to use it❤

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

Hey Keith - always great to see you here! Yes, I use Epsom Salts, check out our recent pepper video for more info. LOL that fish in my giant tomato planting hole was fun - but lately I've stuck to fish emulsion, as the plant can immediately uptake the nutrients. Are you going to try the tomato string trellis? Good luck with your peppers, keep me posted and thanks for watching!

@keithrodz6485 2 ай бұрын

No I planted my peppers a few weeks ago now I'm going to use fish fertilizer I'm the ground every 3 weeks to how big and tall my peppers plants get

@esthersdaughterlong8149 2 ай бұрын

Be careful you don't get too much salt in your dirt from fish fertilizer.