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Best Way to Support Tomato Plants: Cages vs Stakes vs Fencing”

Quick Summary: Comparing four tomato support methods; cages, staking, sprawling, and fencing. After 23 years of trials, I recommend sturdy hog wire fencing for the best combination of yield, easy maintenance, and durability. Cages work for beginners with small gardens; staking suits containers and limited space; sprawling is low-effort but high-waste. Determinate varieties may not …

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