If tomatoes are not tied, their tendrils will crawl along the ground. A harvest of magnificent fruits is then a long way off. You can find out here how to tie tomatoes correctly and win the battle with gravity.

Tying tomatoes cleverly - despite the lack of space in the greenhouse

In the greenhouse, the spatial capacity for the cultivation of mighty beefsteak tomatoes or other tomato varieties is always tight. There is only little space for climbing aids. A creative solution is needed to securely tie up the tendrils, which are heavily laden with fruit. This is how it works in no time:

  • stretch a stable wire at a sufficient height of approx. 2 meters
  • attach strings to it at the planting distance of the tomatoes
  • tie the lower end of the rope to the main stem of the plant below the first pair of leaves
  • the tomato plant is guided and tied around this rope as it grows

When the season is over, all the tomato plants are removed from the greenhouse in one operation. Simply pull it out of the ground, untie the knot on the wire and pull it to the compost heap.

This is how the secure connection of tomatoes and climbing aids succeeds

Tomatoes outdoors usually offer enough space to install a climbing aid. Stable sticks made of bamboo, plastic or fiberglass have proven their worth. Of course, the tendrils slip off this smooth material and gravity gets on the winning way. Clever hobby gardeners prevent this with the following trick:

  • Wrap tomato support sticks with synthetic jersey or gauze bandages first
  • then tie the shoots according to their growth
  • Simple Velcro fasteners ensure the best hold

In contrast to smooth sticks, a trellis offers better support. The tendrils can also be spread out so that the weight is distributed. The higher space requirement and purchase price should be considered.

Spiral rod makes tying unnecessary

It is considered the flagship among the climbing aids for tomatoes in the hobby garden. The spiral rod is made of high-quality aluminum or galvanized steel, so it will last for many years. Thanks to the winding shape, the tomato plant climbs up without being attached to it.

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Disused women's nylon stockings are far too good to be thrown away. Cut into suitable pieces, they make an extra-soft yet durable binding material for tomato plants. Injuries to the tendrils are almost impossible in this case.

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Vegetable garden