Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grape tomatoes grow with the support of a tomato cage - Jay Gao/Shutterstock Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) may start as ...

Among the garden staples, tomato plants are some of the fastest growers. While this can be a beneficial trait, it also means that they need support early on to prevent breakage, disease, and crowding.

Caging your tomato plants provides support while improving plant health. A plump beefsteak tomato can weigh up to a pound—that’s a lot of weight for the flexible branches of a tomato plant to support.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomato plants. Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow and for a good reason. Growing tomatoes is fun, whether you ...

Once you learn how to stake tomatoes, you can give your plants the support they need for their rapid growth. While staking tomatoes takes time and effort, the results are worth it. Knowing how to ...