How to Stake Tomato Plants

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather stakes

   If you wait too long, you can damage the roots or stalks when you put the stakes in the ground. ,, Put them deep enough so that they are not wobbly or in danger of falling over.
   
   Check them by moving them back and forth and pound them deeper into the ground if they do not feel secure. ,, Wrap the ties around the tomato plants and the stake loosely, and secure it firmly with a knot. ,,
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   Step 2: ties and a hammer or mallet to stake tomato plants.

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   Step 3: Plan to insert the stakes into the ground either when you plant your tomatoes or shortly after

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   Step 4: before they get very tall.

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   Step 5: Pick a spot about 3 to 6 inches (7.62 to 15.24 cm) away from each tomato plant.

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   Step 6: Pound your stakes into the ground using a hammer or mallet.

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   Step 7: Start tying your tomato plants to the stakes as soon as blooms begin to appear.

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   Step 8: Tie the main stalks to the stakes first.

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   Step 9: Tie branches as they grow

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    Step 10: as well as new growth on the main stalks

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    Step 11: using longer ties so there is enough room to wrap them around the branches and the stakes.

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    Step 12: Check your tomato plants each day to be sure to tie new growth before they get unruly or touch the ground.

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