These are the very best cages for tomatoes .l have used them close to ten years now .this man was so far ahead of all the rest of the TH-camrs . He is greatly missed
Donald, I have used reinforcement wire for years but self standing with wooden 1”x1” supports and also had to reach in and weed by hand within the cage. After watching a number of your videos and taking up your philosophy of “If one is good two has got to be better”. I started using 2 T-post on each side of the cage and elevating cage 10 to 12 inches above the ground to allow me to hoe and side dress around the plant. Keep up the good work. As a fellow Louisiana boy “Hang in there” Carey
Hello Donald, I just bought some of that wire, not cheap, but I know it will last forever. I will have the best tomato cages in town. Thanks for posting these videos, I have learned a lot from you. I made your pickled beets last year , they were great. It was a sad day when we ran out last winter...haha, this year i will make more. Its great to see your grand daughter helping you out. Hope your feel in well these days. Loshepa my friend,
We have been useing concrete tomato wire cages for years. We cut off the bottom ring so that we have prongs that we poke into the ground. This saves us alot of T post. We do put a t post at each end of the row and run a wire down the middle of the row to secure all the tomato cages.
Donald: Loved the watering tube idea. Never thought of that and will add that to my tomato cages next season. The problem with 5 foot cages? Still not big enough! ....My Sweet 100 tomato plant here is now 9 feet tall after adding another 5 foot section and she's still going strong! For fun, I plan to add yet another 5 foot section to see how big she'll get! 15 foot tomato plant, here we come!
Yet again, another great video Don. You know our tomatos Plants have grown higher this year then any other year.! And the seedlings that we planted back in the beginning of April are the tallest ones. We have been using the standard cages you buy at the store and all our plants are tipping over this year. So next year we'll be making some of these cages. This year has been our best year for a garden.. And you deserve some of the credit.. Thanks again for your videos. I just love them!
That's something to work for, a place out in the country. Yes it is hot and humid down here in Louisiana. Next month we should start seeing some cooler mornings........... Donald
If we continue planting large varieties those big cages will work so much better. I've even thinking of stacking one on top of the other and seeing if I can get a 10 ft. tall tomato plant. LOL Glad you had a good year... next year will be even better. I know I learn more with each passing season. Keeping things simple is the key IMHO ........ Donald
Donald, I am glad that you talked about tension that would be on the roll. I bought some and when I cut those pieces holding it together, that coil went crazy... If I hadn't seen your video, then I am sure that I would have had to go to the doctor and get a Tetanus shot cause I am sure that I would have gotten scraped or cut from that rusty wire. Thanks for the video! Brad
Love your videos. You do a great job and I love learning from you. I particularly like watching you use the tractor. Very impressive. Thanks again for your hard work.
look at that ....wonderful tomato bushes ... i have problems to holde life into 1 tomato plante ...because of the weather conditions her in denmark ...but you must also have a wonderful soil ....as the plants grow like that .....you are a lucky one ...i wished i couldt be their and help in your garden ...thats my dream ....
Everything is set, ready to plant tomatoes when the time comes. I think this system is going to work really well for me this year. The hard part is going to be making the cages. Also I wondered about putting the worms in the dug out holes to over winter so that the ground will be sweet with their castings?
This is a beautiful garden extremely well maintained.The cages he is building will last at least 10 yrs. because mine have and are still in good shape.I have never seen a better cage.
I don't even garden - just down have the space here in the city. But I sure would like to, your vids inspire me to hopefully have a nice garden some day. Take it easy down there, i bet its hot as hell.
I like those pickled beets with a good rice n gravy. I’m out of em too but will be planting more this fall. It’s back to the Dr next week so I’m hoping for good news…..Donald
Well I guess you could call it a hobby that feeds the family. I really enjoy growing a vegetable garden, it keeps me real busy in my retirement. I do 99.9% of the work myself........ Donald
You goof! We built your tomato cages this spring, but we decided to get the taller caging instead of the three foot, we were thinking well, they'll be way too tall, but thats okay, well....some are growing up and are 6 foot. Michigan weather no less. Canning tomato juice today. God Bless
This will be interesting. Always love your red dirt. Nearly time to put in the tomatoes here in Australia...suppose I better think about what I am going to use for cages..and go to the hardware to see what's up. Another great vid Don. Thanks...
UraniumMan I have used field fencing for years for tomato plants, just drive 2 metal fence post into ground next to the cages and a couple wire wraps around the cage and fence post and they hold up fine. I have 6 ft tomato plants right now growing in mine loaded with tomatoes and they stand up fine. I too used surplus fence material I had laying around. GO FOR IT
@webcajun Thank You for getting back to me, my tiny house has no room for a green house (someday I hope for a dream house),and I don't grow enough yet to can, only enough to go out and pick while they are growing.. But, I bet your info will help other people that can do it. On the other hand, I think I will at least try to cover them with thick clear plastic bags outside, and come up with some sort of a way to heat them a little, maybe it will work,IDK yet.
Very interested in your PVC watering tubes. Got a video? We've been watering with soakers...you ARE THE MASTER. After seeing the size of your tomato plants, I'll pay homage!
@Sorren11 … When I plant a lot of tomatoes I use T post and rope/wire too. I can only support 3-4 plants at a time cause those big heirloom plants are heavy and can fall over. That concrete wire works very well and it’s sturdy…….Donald
Yup,that kind of wire has hit me in the face,side,and lags more than once until I started laying it flat on the ground springy side down then standing on it. But that was in the good old days before I got rear ended, its has taking me 10 years to be able now to grow some tomatoes in 5 Gal. buckets, only 4 this year but its a start and it makes me feel better and its fun to do. I don't know what it is, but even as a S.Calif Valley kid, there is something magical growing things like tomatoes.
I think these are the best type of tomato cages. So much sturdier and cheaper than the cone shaped cages when you have lots of plants. We use livestock fencing for ours and they’ve lasted for years!
I've been using concrete reinforcing wire for years for my tomato's and I'm going to share,in my opinion, the best way to grow tomatoes. Cut the horizontal wires right next to a vertical wire. Cut to the desired length, approx. 2 feet in diameter. Cut the bottom horizontal wire off, this will leave spikes you can jab in the ground. Take your 9 inch pliers and bend a hook on the horizontal ends. Once you have made your hooks, roll your cage and hook and bend them to the vertical wires . Now you have your cages made. Once your plants get to the point where you have put your cages up for support, put a soaker hose next to the plants, get some wheat straw and put around the plants and make sure not to puncture the hose with the spikes. The wheat straw will keep the moisture constant. Wheat straw is the key to good tomatoes. In the early stages of your tomato growth, you don't have to worry about your cages being blown over, but when they start growing out the top of the cage, they act as sail and will blow over. I usually have around twenty plants. I drive a t post at each end and one in the middle and use a strand of electric fence wire ran through cages. This will prevent cage blow down. Hope this will help.
My pantry is nothing special. Once the vegetables are canned and have cooled off they go into the boxes the jars came in. Glad you enjoy the vids........ Donald
I mainly plant 2 varieties, Better Boy and Coustralee. They get fertilizer when planted and a little Miracle Grow during the season. Good soil also helps…Donald
Love your videos. Got a garden growing in my backyard, and I love all your ideas. One Texas question....what are you saying at the end? I assume it's Cajun, and I have a lot of kinfolks in Louisiana, but I don't understand! Thanks!
@DBSpy1 ... tomatoes can be grown inside, the biggest problem is lack of enough sunlight. If you have a sun porch or heated greenhouse your good to go. I guess you could use grow lights but that would become very expensive. To get around this the simpliest thing is to can tomatoes during the summer so you'll have some for cooking during the off season......... Donald
to make help with the cages, instead of tyin' every point with other wire you can just use the concrete wire itself. the overhang that you had left over, just take the mini bolt cutters and twist the concrete wire back over the overlap point. making a U in the wire. thanks for the videos!
Hey Donald, como sa va?! How's the garden going these days? I heard the weather wasn't all too great over the past couple months. I sure do miss your videos got my tomatoes started, got Box Car Willie, Pink Girl, Sweet 100, Rutgers. MMMM can't wait to make some Shepard salad, and tomato sauces..
those watering tubes are they like something you fill and it slowly waters for you and where do you get them, how often do you have to refill them? Thanks so much!
@ft2judy ... hey Judy, the creole were nice healthy plants but ... they are not heavy producers and not the biggest. The ones in the video were planted as fall tomatoes, I planted some about a week or so ago and will give them a try this spring. If they don't do well, won't be on my list for next year. Better Boy do real well in our zone as well as the Coustralee......... Donald
Thanks for the vids Donald! Enjoy everyone of them. I cant seem to find the right wire. I seem to only find the 2"x4" grid. Any suggestions? And can I grow peas, beans and other vines in these cages? What do you suggest. I live in the city, but I do have some space in the backyard. Just trying to figure out what is the best use for my space. Thanks again for the videos! Jason
Donald, those new cages should last some time. I am going to be scared if next year they are 8 feet and 36 in wide. How many cages did you get out of the entire construction wire?
@TheSavvySwede ... Hey Jason, look for some concrete reinforcement wire. Its usually 60 inches tall and has the 6 x 6 mesh. A little expensive but the cages will last many years. It also works for any plant the vines........ Donald
@nyurtin ... the watering tube sits at ground level and has a very small hole drilled near the bottom. This allow the water to come out slowly and soak into the root zone rather than run off the row. Works very well especially in dry spells....... Donald
@DBSpy1 ... got to be carefull with any type of wire. Four tomato plants can produce lots of tomatoes. Yesterday I harvested almost a 5 gal. can off of 2 plants....... Donald
@webcajun Donald, do those tomatoes taste better than store bought? Which varieties have you been testing lately? I know you said on the corn seed video that you were going mostly to mostly Open Pollenated, That rules out Celebrity and Big Boy/Better Boy. What are you planting and what are the results?
Hi there - I have been lookn for some wire like this for my tomatos - where I live in Australia it seems I can only buy concrete wire in sheets. I was wondering what diameter do you think the wire is? Would it be 6mm? Also what size are the squares of the mesh - would they be 200mm (20cm)?
@Mr2wings ... Cauliflower is a cool weather crop and as you said July was hot. Peppers should have done well in the heat. Not enough information for me to even guess……Donald
@rayls19 ... the PVC water system is for outdoor use and for watering everyday. It would not keep your plant alive for weeks but the neighbor could. lol .........Donald
Elevating the cage is a real good idea for both weeding and giving the cage extra height. I have the Hooke n’ Crooke honeybee long hoe and it fits easily between the openings of the cage. But … I like your idea too……Donald
Once they’re planted and caged it’s just a matter of watering and once in a while a little taste of fertilizer, that’s it. Oh and watch out for bugs……Donald
@broadwayFan28 … Coustralee is a pretty good heirloom, just slow to produce. I’d also like to try the Brandywine Pink which is also slow. Will be planting both of those in the fall. This spring I’ll be planting hybrids Better Boy is one that does well here…….Donald
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These are the very best cages for tomatoes .l have used them close to ten years now .this man was so far ahead of all the rest of the TH-camrs . He is greatly missed
Always good to watch your videos. I bet your garden in heaven looks ever so beautiful. Rest in eternal peace, Donald.
Donald,
I have used reinforcement wire for years but self standing with wooden 1”x1” supports and also had to reach in and weed by hand within the cage. After watching a number of your videos and taking up your philosophy of “If one is good two has got to be better”.
I started using 2 T-post on each side of the cage and elevating cage 10 to 12 inches above the ground to allow me to hoe and side dress around the plant.
Keep up the good work. As a fellow Louisiana boy “Hang in there”
Carey
Constructed your Big Tomato Cages last summer. They certainly beat the commercially made tomato cages on the market. Thank you so much!
Those cages should be with you for many years. They’re also good for cucumbers..…Donald
Hello Donald, I just bought some of that wire, not cheap, but I know it will last forever. I will have the best tomato cages in town. Thanks for posting these videos, I have learned a lot from you. I made your pickled beets last year , they were great. It was a sad day when we ran out last winter...haha, this year i will make more. Its great to see your grand daughter helping you out. Hope your feel in well these days. Loshepa my friend,
I have watched many of your videos. I find them informative and enjoyable. Thank You Donald for making them
James Atkinson Thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoy the videos…..Donald
I have learned so much from this man and his wonderful videos! Thank you so very much Donald!!!!
Hey Orly ... nice to see you back....... Donald
I love your videos. Can't wait for another one.
We have been useing concrete tomato wire cages for years. We cut off the bottom ring so that we have prongs that we poke into the ground. This saves us alot of T post. We do put a t post at each end of the row and run a wire down the middle of the row to secure all the tomato cages.
Donald: Loved the watering tube idea. Never thought of that and will add that to my tomato cages next season. The problem with 5 foot cages? Still not big enough! ....My Sweet 100 tomato plant here is now 9 feet tall after adding another 5 foot section and she's still going strong! For fun, I plan to add yet another 5 foot section to see how big she'll get! 15 foot tomato plant, here we come!
Yet again, another great video Don. You know our tomatos Plants have grown higher this year then any other year.! And the seedlings that we planted back in the beginning of April are the tallest ones. We have been using the standard cages you buy at the store and all our plants are tipping over this year. So next year we'll be making some of these cages. This year has been our best year for a garden.. And you deserve some of the credit.. Thanks again for your videos. I just love them!
That's something to work for, a place out in the country. Yes it is hot and humid down here in Louisiana. Next month we should start seeing some cooler mornings........... Donald
i love this idea, I've used this on our weeds and the extra growth is fantastic. Thank uyou!!
If we continue planting large varieties those big cages will work so much better. I've even thinking of stacking one on top of the other and seeing if I can get a 10 ft. tall tomato plant. LOL Glad you had a good year... next year will be even better. I know I learn more with each passing season. Keeping things simple is the key IMHO ........ Donald
Donald,
I am glad that you talked about tension that would be on the roll. I bought some and when I cut those pieces holding it together, that coil went crazy... If I hadn't seen your video, then I am sure that I would have had to go to the doctor and get a Tetanus shot cause I am sure that I would have gotten scraped or cut from that rusty wire. Thanks for the video!
Brad
tennwhitetrash what do your prongs look like and how big are they and how do you get them onto the cagw
Love your videos. You do a great job and I love learning from you. I particularly like watching you use the tractor. Very impressive. Thanks again for your hard work.
look at that ....wonderful tomato bushes ...
i have problems to holde life into 1 tomato plante ...because of the weather conditions her in denmark ...but you must also have a wonderful soil ....as the plants grow like that .....you are a lucky one ...i wished i couldt be their and help in your garden ...thats my dream ....
Everything is set, ready to plant tomatoes when the time comes. I think this system is going to work really well for me this year. The hard part is going to be making the cages. Also I wondered about putting the worms in the dug out holes to over winter so that the ground will be sweet with their castings?
I don't know what to say. I am a fan. And the video editing is done well! this makes me want to move to New Orleans. Wish me luck on my tomatoes.
This is a beautiful garden extremely well maintained.The cages he is building will last at least 10 yrs. because mine have and are still in good shape.I have never seen a better cage.
I don't even garden - just down have the space here in the city. But I sure would like to, your vids inspire me to hopefully have a nice garden some day. Take it easy down there, i bet its hot as hell.
You are a legend.... I wish I lived in the Bayou
Gotta love this guy! He's doing what I want to do if I ever hit the lottery!
I really enjoy learning from this site
Donald that reinforcement wire is the best I've had some made for about 20 years and the park whoppers love it and me too you did good!
Still using the ones I made in the video. They last a long time....Donald
+webcajun Donald, I use the same concrete wire. Only I use hog rings & hog ring plires to hold it together.
cheers from Florida! Luv your videos, ur funny. That coors was almost as bad ass as your gardening! :)
I like those pickled beets with a good rice n gravy. I’m out of em too but will be planting more this fall. It’s back to the Dr next week so I’m hoping for good news…..Donald
Well I guess you could call it a hobby that feeds the family. I really enjoy growing a vegetable garden, it keeps me real busy in my retirement. I do 99.9% of the work myself........ Donald
You goof!
We built your tomato cages this spring, but we decided to get the taller caging instead of the three foot, we were thinking well, they'll be way too tall, but thats okay, well....some are growing up and are 6 foot. Michigan weather no less.
Canning tomato juice today.
God Bless
This will be interesting. Always love your red dirt.
Nearly time to put in the tomatoes here in Australia...suppose I better think about what I am going to use for cages..and go to the hardware to see what's up. Another great vid Don. Thanks...
Glad you enjoy the vids. Thanks...... Donald
Had a pretty good crop here too. Got the fall plants in the ground and they're doing well. Thanks........ Donald
wow i wish i lived in the south grow all year!amazing plants
UraniumMan I have used field fencing for years for tomato plants, just drive 2 metal fence post into ground next to the cages and a couple wire wraps around the cage and fence post and they hold up fine. I have 6 ft tomato plants right now growing in mine loaded with tomatoes and they stand up fine. I too used surplus fence material I had laying around. GO FOR IT
@webcajun Thank You for getting back to me, my tiny house has no room for a green house (someday I hope for a dream house),and I don't grow enough yet to can, only enough to go out and pick while they are growing.. But, I bet your info will help other people that can do it. On the other hand, I think I will at least try to cover them with thick clear plastic bags outside, and come up with some sort of a way to heat them a little, maybe it will work,IDK yet.
Good stuff. I thoroughly enjoy your videos as sound advice.
Thank you … Glad you enjoy the videos......Donald
Very interested in your PVC watering tubes. Got a video? We've been watering with soakers...you ARE THE MASTER. After seeing the size of your tomato plants, I'll pay homage!
@Sorren11 … When I plant a lot of tomatoes I use T post and rope/wire too. I can only support 3-4 plants at a time cause those big heirloom plants are heavy and can fall over. That concrete wire works very well and it’s sturdy…….Donald
Yup,that kind of wire has hit me in the face,side,and lags more than once until I started laying it flat on the ground springy side down then standing on it. But that was in the good old days before I got rear ended, its has taking me 10 years to be able now to grow some tomatoes in 5 Gal. buckets, only 4 this year but its a start and it makes me feel better and its fun to do. I don't know what it is, but even as a S.Calif Valley kid, there is something magical growing things like tomatoes.
Lots of rain and cool weather has things growing slowly this year. Once things warm up a bit more it’ll start doing much better……Donald
love your videos, would also love to take a peak at your pantry and storage for preserved or frozen veggies
I think these are the best type of tomato cages. So much sturdier and cheaper than the cone shaped cages when you have lots of plants. We use livestock fencing for ours and they’ve lasted for years!
Large tomato plants need sturdy cages to hold them up…..Donald
I've been using concrete reinforcing wire for years for my tomato's and I'm going to share,in my opinion, the best way to grow tomatoes. Cut the horizontal wires right next to a vertical wire. Cut to the desired length, approx. 2 feet in diameter. Cut the bottom horizontal wire off, this will leave spikes you can jab in the ground. Take your 9 inch pliers and bend a hook on the horizontal ends. Once you have made your hooks, roll your cage and hook and bend them to the vertical wires . Now you have your cages made. Once your plants get to the point where you have put your cages up for support, put a soaker hose next to the plants, get some wheat straw and put around the plants and make sure not to puncture the hose with the spikes. The wheat straw will keep the moisture constant. Wheat straw is the key to good tomatoes. In the early stages of your tomato growth, you don't have to worry about your cages being blown over, but when they start growing out the top of the cage, they act as sail and will blow over. I usually have around twenty plants. I drive a t post at each end and one in the middle and use a strand of electric fence wire ran through cages. This will prevent cage blow down. Hope this will help.
+charlie newton Sounds like a great way to do it. Thanks for the tips.....Donald
Wow the size of those tomato plants is amazing, what strand of tomato are those?
Good work, sir. Keep the informative vids coming.
you seem like a very nice person :). thanks for all your tips
We do have a long growing season here which does make gardening kind of nice....... Donald
wow what do you feed those tomato beauties --impressive!
Oh Yeah!!!! Nice video! Just sayin' I was bought here by MHP gardener ...great guy. Loved the show, keep em comin.
Thanks for stopping by. Bobby has a great channel, hope he starts making videos again soon.....Donald
Sterling McHan why did MHP quit?
DANG!
That is one heeeck of a Coors!
Donald, you are too cool!
Chug-a-lug!
Glad you enjoyed the video......Donald
My pantry is nothing special. Once the vegetables are canned and have cooled off they go into the boxes the jars came in. Glad you enjoy the vids........ Donald
I mainly plant 2 varieties, Better Boy and Coustralee. They get fertilizer when planted and a little Miracle Grow during the season. Good soil also helps…Donald
thanks for the info.. nice gargen space you have , grow them tomatoes big
Glad you enjoy........ Donald
Love your videos. Got a garden growing in my backyard, and I love all your ideas. One Texas question....what are you saying at the end? I assume it's Cajun, and I have a lot of kinfolks in Louisiana, but I don't understand! Thanks!
Hog rings work great hooking the two side together
@DBSpy1 ... tomatoes can be grown inside, the biggest problem is lack of enough sunlight. If you have a sun porch or heated greenhouse your good to go. I guess you could use grow lights but that would become very expensive. To get around this the simpliest thing is to can tomatoes during the summer so you'll have some for cooking during the off season......... Donald
Hopefully I'll be ready for em this fall. Got some "Creole" planted and not sure how big they get......... Donald
Got a feeling this will be a good year for you. : ) ....Donald
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.......... Donald
to make help with the cages, instead of tyin' every point with other wire you can just use the concrete wire itself. the overhang that you had left over, just take the mini bolt cutters and twist the concrete wire back over the overlap point. making a U in the wire. thanks for the videos!
Sounds like a great idea.....Donald
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
Glad you enjoy, will try to make some more this season…..Donald
Thanks for the ideal .I got a big roll of hog wire i got years ago now i am going to make me some tomatoe cages out of it thanks for the ideal..
I liked your video very much.
Hey Donald, como sa va?! How's the garden going these days? I heard the weather wasn't all too great over the past couple months. I sure do miss your videos got my tomatoes started, got Box Car Willie, Pink Girl, Sweet 100, Rutgers. MMMM can't wait to make some Shepard salad, and tomato sauces..
In the vids it looked like we were both thirsty. LOL Nice hearing from you .......... Donald
those watering tubes are they like something you fill and it slowly waters for you and where do you get them, how often do you have to refill them? Thanks so much!
@ft2judy ... hey Judy, the creole were nice healthy plants but ... they are not heavy producers and not the biggest. The ones in the video were planted as fall tomatoes, I planted some about a week or so ago and will give them a try this spring. If they don't do well, won't be on my list for next year. Better Boy do real well in our zone as well as the Coustralee......... Donald
Thanks and you're welcome.....Donald
@webcajun Thank you for the kind words, this year four plants next year more, and man they taste so good.
Thanks for the vids Donald! Enjoy everyone of them. I cant seem to find the right wire. I seem to only find the 2"x4" grid. Any suggestions? And can I grow peas, beans and other vines in these cages? What do you suggest. I live in the city, but I do have some space in the backyard. Just trying to figure out what is the best use for my space. Thanks again for the videos! Jason
Donald, those new cages should last some time. I am going to be scared if next year they are 8 feet and 36 in wide.
How many cages did you get out of the entire construction wire?
@TheSavvySwede ... Hey Jason, look for some concrete reinforcement wire. Its usually 60 inches tall and has the 6 x 6 mesh. A little expensive but the cages will last many years. It also works for any plant the vines........ Donald
Thank you........ Donald
@nyurtin ... the watering tube sits at ground level and has a very small hole drilled near the bottom. This allow the water to come out slowly and soak into the root zone rather than run off the row. Works very well especially in dry spells....... Donald
What size is your pvc pipe that you use for the watering tube? Diameter and the length and do you place a cap on it and drill a hole into the cap?
Hey buddy! I'm sweet things wife. (Curtis) He talks about you all the time. Here is to you!
It's no big secret, just keep things simple and let the plants do all the work......... Donald
@DBSpy1 ... got to be carefull with any type of wire. Four tomato plants can produce lots of tomatoes. Yesterday I harvested almost a 5 gal. can off of 2 plants....... Donald
Excellent info and video thankyou friend!
hi , nice video i would like to know the equipment you used to recorded this video i noticed that you have a divice on your left pocket. thank you
I just love this video!
Hey Donald. I had one more question about this video. What did you put on those tomato plants to get them that big?
great intro!
Ray ... I had a doz. or so just like that. I'm going to stack 2 cages and see if I can get one to grow straight up to the top......... Donald
Great work!
@webcajun Donald, do those tomatoes taste better than store bought?
Which varieties have you been testing lately? I know you said on the corn seed video that you were going mostly to mostly Open Pollenated, That rules out Celebrity and Big Boy/Better Boy. What are you planting and what are the results?
Hi there - I have been lookn for some wire like this for my tomatos - where I live in Australia it seems I can only buy concrete wire in sheets. I was wondering what diameter do you think the wire is? Would it be 6mm? Also what size are the squares of the mesh - would they be 200mm (20cm)?
I've never measured the size of the wire but it's pretty tough stuff. The openings are 6" x 6"........ Donald
Get some tall wire cause I got a feeling your tomatoes will grow like crazy this year. Thanks........ Donald
@Mr2wings ... Cauliflower is a cool weather crop and as you said July was hot. Peppers should have done well in the heat. Not enough information for me to even guess……Donald
They are a French heirloom called “Coustralee”. Real nice sized tomatoes with a pretty good flavor…..Donald
@rayls19 ... the PVC water system is for outdoor use and for watering everyday. It would not keep your plant alive for weeks but the neighbor could. lol .........Donald
Elevating the cage is a real good idea for both weeding and giving the cage extra height. I have the Hooke n’ Crooke honeybee long hoe and it fits easily between the openings of the cage. But … I like your idea too……Donald
Every now and then they get a little Miracle Grow mixed in the water.....Donald
I would like to know some of his growing and fertilizing methods. HIs garden just looks great.
Once they’re planted and caged it’s just a matter of watering and once in a while a little taste of fertilizer, that’s it. Oh and watch out for bugs……Donald
@broadwayFan28 … Coustralee is a pretty good heirloom, just slow to produce. I’d also like to try the Brandywine Pink which is also slow. Will be planting both of those in the fall. This spring I’ll be planting hybrids Better Boy is one that does well here…….Donald