Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 10:48 pm
Hello, I am new here. I was trying to escape the winter storm we are by gardening on line. -40 C for almost a month and now a blizzard can't wait until spring planting.
I bought some stakes from Lee Valley. They have an online store. The stakes are spiral and the plants grow up with very little help. Lee Valley was the cheapest I saw for these wonders. but the price adds up for 750 plants. I plant about 24-30. Or I did when I used cages. Once I started to use these stakes my yield doubled, way less blossom end rot and healthier plants. I have tried the cages, they just tip over due to the weight...even if you cut the suckers. Now I plant about 12-15 plants, can amazing amounts and still have lots to give away. I have used them for 2 season. Out of 25 the first year 3 bent a few degrees but they were straightened. They are ready for a third season. I've introduced some of my friends to these and they love them
Hope this helps
I bought some stakes from Lee Valley. They have an online store. The stakes are spiral and the plants grow up with very little help. Lee Valley was the cheapest I saw for these wonders. but the price adds up for 750 plants. I plant about 24-30. Or I did when I used cages. Once I started to use these stakes my yield doubled, way less blossom end rot and healthier plants. I have tried the cages, they just tip over due to the weight...even if you cut the suckers. Now I plant about 12-15 plants, can amazing amounts and still have lots to give away. I have used them for 2 season. Out of 25 the first year 3 bent a few degrees but they were straightened. They are ready for a third season. I've introduced some of my friends to these and they love them
Hope this helps