Saturday, March 14, 2015

By Zelma Hurley


Tomatoes are in demand in the market. If you are into business selling this commodity, then you have a big reason to take care of your plantation really well. But even maintaining a small yard with this plant needs utmost care as well. Tomatoes grow easily. To make sure that they grow clean and guided, you will have to create support materials for them.

Creating those accessories can be done at home. All you need to do is to secure the materials for handmade tomato cages. Planning will of course play a huge part in creating a good one. Your creativity will also be of use.

There are commercial units that you can buy in the market. But if you want to save and personlalize its design, then your best bet would be to do it at home. The materials are simple and you can make as many as you want depending on the size of your garden or free space. Here are some of the basic things that you can take note of.

Size of the cage. You can start off with the most basic requirement which is the sizing. This can vary depending on the height of the plant. Before making anything, your first job is to measure those that you want to place inside the cage. Measure the width and the length, and provide a small allowance to give the plant some breathing space.

Raw materials. This is where your preference for the caging will go. You can create it using wires, plastics or wood. Either of the three are great choices. You just have to think which one is more appropriate for your purpose. For instance, if you need something that is flexible so that you can easily bend it, then wires can be your best choice.

Form and style. This has something to do with the the looks of the cage. You can be as creative as you can as long as it controls the growth of the plant in a vertical way. The rectangular one may be a good option when you are using wood. Other styles like the cone shape or the circular ones are also great.

Number of units. The question of how many do you need comes here. The more you have to build, the more time you have to spent building them. In this case you may want to ask the help of some members of your family for assistance. If they are not doing anything important, they may even find this entertaining.

Necessary maintenance. Lastly, think about the maintenance. Just because they only function as containers and guide for the tomato growth does not mean that they do not need maintenance. Wiping them, readjusting and removing those unwanted dirt that has stuck on them is a good way of keeping the materials in good shape.

Proper growth is vital for tomatoes. Placing them inside a cage allows you to save some space and use for growing another set. As an owner, weigh the options that you have to see which among the raw materials can easily be found at home. If you salvage some without spending anything, the better. Do not hesitate if you need assistance from others. Ask them to help you out.




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