General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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May 29, 2006 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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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 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Zone 7b sw New Mexico,.
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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 |
Tomatoville® Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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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.
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May 29, 2006 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
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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 |
Tomatoville® Moderator
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
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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.
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June 2, 2006 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Middle Georgia
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I use cheap wooden stakes around the container, with chicken wire stapled to them.. not pretty but cheap.
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