Stakes should be strong enough to hammer into the soil without bending or breaking. Tomato stakes can be made with many different materials, including coated metal, wood, plastic, or bamboo. Some tomato varieties that use a tomato stake are: A metal stake, rod, or piece of bamboo can also provide support during summer storms (especially if the plants are laden with heavy fruit). This helps provide better air circulation and reduces rot and soil-borne disease. Stakes keep the leaves off of the ground (and the tomatoes away from hungry critters). Tomato plants grow as long, as sprawling vines and tend to grow along the ground if not supported. These long-vining types need some type of support for optimal results in the garden. Indeterminate tomato plants grow continuously longer and do not have the natural upright habit of determinate tomato plants. While some compact determinate varieties can grow without vertical support, all indeterminate varieties (the majority of types) should be staked or caged. Most types of tomato plants are more productive and healthy if staked.
Even gardeners who use heavy-duty tomato cages generally use tomato stakes to anchor the cages in place. While the most supportive option is to use a tomato cage, getting tomato stakes set up is generally cheaper and quicker.
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