What to do when tomatoes outgrow their cages?

Get some plant stakes – (they’re actually long, thin 4′ – 6′ poles, maybe they’re just bamboo?) and some ties or sting and stake the plants up or put 3 or 4 stakes around the perimeter of the cage and tie some string or something between the stakes to make a larger cage outside the wire one.

How do you hang a tomato cage upside down?

Solution – Simply flip your old cage upside down, tie the ends of the cage with twine, and place over your young squash plant. As the plant grows, gently pull the leaves of the plant upward. This will make picking off and spraying for pests and disease a breeze!

Why is my tomato plant so big?

Tomato plants may grow very tall if they are over fertilized, especially with nitrogen-rich fertilizers. The idea is that the nitrogen (the “greening nutrient”) causes the stems and leaves to grow large and thick, at the expense of flowers or fruit.

Can you grow tomatoes without cages?

No-stake tomatoes – without cages or stakes, grow tomato directly on the ground! Growing tomatoes without stakes or cages allows for an abundant harvest: one plant will give you a production equivalent to three staked tomatoes. Without any of the hassle, too!

When should you put a tomato cage on?

After you first plant your tomato plants, you need to place a tomato cage around it. Setting the cage early will allow the tomato’s roots to grow uninterrupted. Placing the cage in the soil when the plant has matured can damage the tomatoes, the roots and vines.

Why use tomato cages upside down?

Tomato cages, in their many forms, are a wonderful way to support your tomatoes. Because our soil is very rocky, and in raised beds, we turn our cages upside down and support the plants that way. A little fushia in the garden.

How do you keep tomato plants from getting leggy?

How Do I Prevent Leggy Tomato Plants? Giving your seedlings enough strong light will ensure your tomato plants stay relatively compact before they are transplanted. You can use T5 fluorescents, CFL grow lights, or LED grow lights. Keep the lights at least few inches above the top to avoid burning your tomato plants.