Gardening tips: When your tomato plants are too heavy

When growing tomato plants, you can often see them becoming too heavy to grow straight.

It becomes a problem when tomato fruits become big and heavy, but even tall plants can be too heavy to support its weight.

Here are a few tips on how to fix the problem.

Get Some Stakes

Find some long sticks or stakes that are taller than your tomato plants. You can use wooden or metal ones.

Place Stakes Near Plants

Stick the stakes into the ground near the base of your tomato plants. Put them on the side where the plants are leaning.

Tie Plants to Stakes

Gently tie the main stems of your tomato plants to the stakes using soft materials like twine or cloth. Make loose knots to avoid harming the stems.

Be Careful with Knots

Don't tie the stems too tight. Leave a little space so the plants can still move a bit, but not too much.

Check Regularly

Keep an eye on your tomato plants as they grow. If they get taller, you might need to adjust the ties and stakes.

Support Heavier Branches

If you see big, heavy branches with lots of tomatoes, you can use additional stakes to support those branches. Tie them gently to the stakes.

Remove Extra Growth

If your tomato plants have too many branches or leaves, you can trim some of them. This reduces the weight on the plants.

Water and Fertilize

Make sure your tomato plants get enough water and the right nutrients. This helps them stay healthy and strong.

Use Tomato Cages

Tomato cages are like round structures that can support your plants. You can place them around the plants to keep them upright.

Harvest Ripe Tomatoes

Once your tomatoes are ripe, pick them. This lightens the load on the plants, making it easier for them to stand up.

Previously, we talked about growing godetia.

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• 22 January 2024

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