A plump beefsteak tomato can weigh up to a pound—that’s a lot of weight for the flexible branches of a tomato plant to support. Add the bulk of several fruits ripening at once, and you have the ...

This story was originally published in June 2021. It’s about time for home gardeners to transplant their tomato seedlings to garden beds in Maine. That means it’s also time to provide some support for ...

Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get better harvests and healthier plants. There are lots of tomato cages and staking options on the market and ...

Caging your tomato plants provides support while improving plant health. A plump beefsteak tomato can weigh up to a pound—that’s a lot of weight for the flexible branches of a tomato plant to support.

Find out if it's better to stake or cage your tomato plants to keep them standing tall through harvest. Tomato plants have a naturally sprawling growth habit that need support if you want to get ...