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Texas gardeners praise tomatoes as the state favorite and explore a wire cage method to support plants with less staking. Extension horticulturist John E. Larsen explains shaping a 5 by 5 foot section of welded wire into a cylinder and bending ends to form a cage for fruiting.
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Tomato cage system aids upright growth and yields
Dr and Mrs Paul Stevens describe a 19 inch diameter cage for tomato plants allowing natural growth without suckering or pruning. The method uses ground insertion, six inch wire mesh openings, and optional mulch to control weeds. Larsen notes benefits include shade for ripening fruit and reduced sunscald if soil moisture stays adequate. Watering with perforated cans per plant is advised for best results.
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