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Drew Swainston

How and why to stake a tomato plant – expert advice for the best ways to protect your plants

Ripe red tomatoes on plants

It is important to stake a tomato plant to ensure the fruits are undamaged and you get the best harvest possible. No matter what type of tomato you are growing, they will benefit from being supported as they grow.

Tomatoes can be bolstered in a variety of ways, including using tall stakes, cages, or trellises. They all give vital stability to a tomato plant as it grows and the support needed when the plants are laden with fruit.

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