Trellising tomatoes STAKE HOLDERS

There are so many variables when it comes to working out the best technique for trellising tomatoes. We can learn a lot from people who grow them for a living.

Opinions on the best way to trellis your tomatoes are many and varied. And for lots of gardeners, experimenting with different methods each year is all part of the fun of tomato season. But there are people who have grown more tomatoes in the last decade than many of us will grow in our entire lifetime. People who, depending on their climate, conditions and required results, have perfected tomato trellising techniques.

KNOW YOUR PLANT

Tomato plants fall under one of two types: determinate or indeterminate. Before you can think about your trellising options, it’s important to know which of the two you’re looking to support. Determinate tomatoes, sometimes described as bushing tomatoes, will reach a certain height – usually around a metre or so – and