In which we describe this summer's attempt to build the best tomato support system in Northeast Ohio
. The ultimate goal is a tomato support system that is affordable, doesn’t require a lot of tools or time to assemble, is reusable for several seasons, is reasonably attractive because it is visible from the street, is sturdy enough to withstand storms, and of course, does its job providing support to the plants throughout the Northeast Ohio growing season.
The netting has six squares that allow weaving the tomato plants in and out as they grow throughout the season. The material is light and flexible, which means cutting the right size and hanging it up is a cinch compare to the rolled fencing material I have used in the past for plant supports. When the season is over, I hope to be able to take down the polyester trellis material, store it for winter, and hang it up again next year and for several seasons afterward.
I settled on gray electrical PVC pipe, which is designed to be used outdoors and withstand UV light. Although it is a little more expensive than white PVC pipe or metal conduit, I can use my PVC cutter to get the gray PVC to the exact size I need, and connectors are readily available too. The gray color, while not exactly beautiful, is subtle enough to avoid being an eyesore, especially once the tomatoes started growing.
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